Investing Tips Grampa Taught Us: A Guide to Financing College Costs and More

With so many money management books on the market I decided to write this book from the perspective of two of my grandchildren. In 174 pages adorned with cartoons and other graphics I try to offer guidance on money and markets in a style devoid of jargon. There are no short easy methods for doubling your money. The book is however a road map to help traverse today’s baffling financial highways. My investing ideas drawn from 45 years of money management and teaching experience are keyed strictly to a get-rich slowly strategy. Stockbrokers may not like the strong warnings aimed at not-so-independent advisers. Stock investing is my investment of choice with a dedication to fundamental valuation for long-term investing planning today for financing young children’s education as well as retirement planning for adults. My dedication to stock investing stems from statistical comparisons compiled by a leading research firm which shows over a 68 year period stocks have outperformed bond Treasuries and bank CD’s by wide margins. For most my best bet is to invest in well-chosen no-load mutual funds. Hold for the long term put in a fixed amount periodically and do not withdraw dividends. That’s my strategy.