Category - Other Assortments
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Other Assortments
These are other graphic collections, literature writings, media broadcasts, software projects, practical snippets, learning articles, cooking recipes, travelling diaries, sports exercises, and other random things which were not seen to be satisfactory to be listed under the primary categories. They have been included here for archiving and secondary interest if anyone is curious enough to inquire.
Book Summaries
- Finances And Investing - Bogleheads' Guide To InvestingThis summary is based on the ideas and learnings from "The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing", 2nd Edition, by Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, and Michael LeBoeuf in 2014. The description of the book mentions: "Investing can be simple, but it's certainly not simplistic. Over the course of twenty years, the followers of John C. Bogle have evolved from a loose association of investors to a major force with the largest and most active non-commercial financial forum on the internet. You will learn how to craft your own investment strategy using the proven methods which have worked for thousands of investors and how to choose a sound financial lifestyle and diversify your portfolio; start early, invest regularly, and know what you are buying; preserve your buying power while keeping costs and taxes low; and throw out the advice promoted by Wall Street which leads to investment failure. Their trusted advice has been brewed and distilled into an easy-to-use, need-to-know, no frills guide to building up financial well-being". The authors deliver on this with suitable advice.
- Finances And Investing - Bogleheads' Guide To The 3-Fund PortfolioThis summary is based on the ideas and learnings from "Bogleheads' Guide To The 3-Fund Portfolio", 1st Edition, by Taylor Larimore in 2018. The description of the book mentions: "Investing does not need to be complicated. This all-indexed portfolio contains over 15,000 worldwide securities, in just 3 easily-managed funds, which has outperformed the vast majority of both professional and amateur investors. For a new investor or an experienced investor who wants to simplify and improve their portfolio, this is a short and easy-to-read guide to show how that is possible". The author accurately portrays this and it reliably serves as the ideal philosophy for most investors (although the reasons are not discussed).
- Finances And Investing - Elements Of InvestingThis summary is based on the ideas and learnings from "The Elements Of Investing, Easy Lessons For Every Investor", 10th Anniversary Edition, by Burton Malkiel and Charles Ellis in 2020. The description of the book mentions: "Investors today are bombarded with conflicting advice about how to handle the increasingly volatile stock market - from pronouncements of the death of diversification to the supposed virtues of cryptocurrencies, investors can be forgiven for being thoroughly confused". The authors go on to deliver short and straightforward lessons in the rules and principles needed to mitigate risk and realize long-term success for investments. Overall, the premise of the book is structured around six elements of investing: save, index, diversify, avoid blunders, keep it simple, and troubled times. The authors present understandable information.
- Finances And Investing - Behaviour GapThis summary is based on the ideas and learnings from "The Behaviour Gap: Simple Ways To Stop Doing Dumb Things With Money", 1st Edition, by Carl Richards in 2012. The description of the book mentions: "Why do we lose money? It is easy to blame the economy or financial markets, but the real trouble lies in the decisions we make by letting emotion get in the way of smart financial decisions. This distance between what we should do and what we actually do is the behaviour gap. The aim is to help avoid the tendency to buy high and sell low; avoid the pitfalls of generic financial advice; invest assets, time, and energy more wisely; quit spending money and time on things that do not matter; identify real financial goals; start meaningful conversations about money; simplify financial life; and stop losing money". Along with uncovering detrimental behaviour, the author highlights that it is never too late to make a fresh financial start.
- Finances And Investing - Become Your Own Financial AdvisorThis summary is based on the ideas and learnings from "Become Your Own Financial Advisor: The Real Secrets To Becoming Financially Independent", 1st Edition, by Warren Ingram in 2013. The description of the book mentions: "A step-by-step guide to financial peace of mind - financial freedom is possible for everyone. Money plays a role in nearly every aspect of our lives and, yet, very few of us know how to save, where to invest, and how to avoid money troubles. A range of topics are covered from saving, investing, debt management, and buying a house to common blunders to avoid". Overall, it is a basic attempt with honest intentions, but some content is opinion and objectively incorrect.
- Finances And Investing - How To Make Your First MillionThis summary is based on the ideas and learnings from "How To Make Your First Million", 1st Edition, by Warren Ingram in 2016-09. The description of the book mentions: "A simple and easy-to-follow guide which shows various methods of how to make money and reach financial freedom. Sadly, very few people ever get to a stage where they are able to live off the income from their savings and investments. This book provides real examples of ordinary people who have reached their financial goals in their own unique way and offers practical ways of setting goals and keeping motivated to achieve them". Overall, it is a basic attempt with honest intentions, but some content is objectively incorrect.