By Lisa Rogak

You can choose to be your own boss.

If you need ideas on what type of businesses to start, this book is a good reference. For each business, there is a 2-3 page summary on the skills required, the estimated investment, the potential clients of the business and other details.

As you flip through the book, you may suddenly realize that there are so many opportunities out there that may be worth a try.

By Larry E. Swedroe

Know the market, avoid disastrous loss.

Most people who consistently do well in their investment do not succeed based on luck alone. They study the trends of the market and develop understanding on the behaviour of the market. In this way, they are able to see tell tale signs of unstable market and cut cost when necessary.

In this book, the author devoted one chapter each to the 14 “truths” that he has observed about the market. These pointers are good learning points for other investors.

By Martin Hawes

Plan for the life you have always wanted.

After 30 to 40 years at high-pressure jobs, it sounds good to switch to a slower pace of life, to do things that your have only thought of but never have the time to do. At the same time, this is also a frightening idea. The first inevitable question will be “How long will my money last?”

Learn how you can plan a more relaxing lifestyle from Martin Hawes, a financial expert. Look into how you can free up more time for yourself, work less and maximize the returns of your current assets.

By David D. Corbett and Richard Higgins

When a person hits 50 years old, the word “retirement” starts to surface. David Corbett has new ideas for seniors in their 50s and 60s. Targeted at executives and professionals, the author has proposed a life portfolio that tackles 5 main areas: 1) work, 2) learning, 3) recreation, 4) family, and 5) community.

With this life portfolio, one can have new purpose in life and have more meaningful post-career engagements.

By David Bach

It is never too late to do financial planning.

This book provides encouraging incidents of people who started financial planning late and yet ended up wealthy. It is easy to read and full of ideas on how you can save more money, get rid of your debt and increase your sources of income.

It also explains how insignificant habits like buying bottled water to quest your thirst everyday may snowball into a large sum of money over the years.