HOW TO EAT AN ELEPHANT? MONEY.CA Book Review
Written by Ian R. Whiting, Senior Editor
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/25/13 -- Editors note: There is a photo and a video associated with this press release.
Not exactly what you had in mind when you think elephants but this analogy turned idiom is a great way to describe and explain the complexities of personal finance in an easy and manageable way.
Frank Wiginton has developed a reputation as an easy-to-understand financial educator and has written an interesting book entitled "HOW TO EAT AN ELEPHANT - ACHIEVING FINANCIAL SUCCESS ONE BITE AT A TIME" that includes access to a self-help website () that takes people through his entire process. His chosen title is very appropriate as developing a sound financial plan is perceived as a daunting exercise for most people.
Frank uses a variety of stories and scenarios to share his thoughts and perspectives on each part of your plan. Frank takes people through a logical process beginning with setting goals followed by that most feared word - budget! To his credit, his process helps relieve people of the much of the stress that often accompanies this challenging exercise.
Frank takes his readers on a journey through all of the important parts of a sound plan including debt and cash-flow management, life and disability insurance along with critical illness and long term care needs. He discusses pensions and other retirement resources including OAS and CPP/QPP, your RRSPs and TFSAs. He provides sound guidance on savings for education requirements and the legal niceties required to ensure our wishes are carried out in the event we are unable to act for ourselves and after we pass away.
After reading the book, I came to a series of conclusions about his process and style:
a) he emphasises that achieving your own definition of financial success is a journey, not a destination;
b) each person is accountable for their own successes and failures;
c) working with a professional team of advisors will reduce your overall level of risk of failure and enhance your probability of success, but you can't abdicate your own responsibility to your team;
d) common-sense is your greatest ally;
e) you need to have patience - starting with the patience to devote time each month to your own financial affairs; and
f) you need to monitor your progress regularly against your goals and make needed adjustments as soon as the need becomes apparent.
Like every effective author, Frank has strong personal beliefs and has done a very good job at sharing them with his readers. Even if you choose not to agree with his perspective or views, the process he uses to explain each part of the plan ensures that you go through a logical evaluation of the various options before making a decision rather than shooting from the hip.
Throughout the book, there are "One Frank Thought" boxes in which his personality shines through while sharing some unique perspectives on the topic in question - they add greatly to both the material and the concepts he presents.
A very worthwhile investment of $21.95 plus taxes is available at fine retail establishments including Chapters and Indigo through Wiley and Sons Limited the publisher or .
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