Financial Jiu-Jitsu : A Fighter's Guide to Conquering Your Finances
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Summary
Table of Contents
| Foreword | |
| Introduction | |
| Prepare to Win - Now and Forever | |
| Give Back | |
| Pay Yourself First | |
| Automate! | |
| Maintain a Cash Safety Net | |
| Manage Credit Wisely | |
| Get Time on Your Side | |
| Never Procrastinate | |
| Make Reality Your Perception | |
| Follow a Simple and Comprehensive Strategy | |
| Balance and Base What is True Wealth to You? | |
| Step One: Forget Financial Goals (at least for now) | |
| Step Two: Develop your Vision for Your Life | |
| Step Three: Determine Your Specific Goals | |
| Closing the Gap Analyze your Current Situation | |
| Before You Close the Gap: Overcome Your Fear of the Unknown | |
| Step One: Forget about Budgets | |
| Step Two: Make Sure You Have Positive Cash Flow | |
| Step Three: Create a Personal Balance Sheet | |
| Step Three: Keep in Mind the Total Financial Picture | |
| Family Your Family Benchmark | |
| Your Family Benchmark: An Introduction | |
| The Family Benchmark in Action | |
| Time and the Power of Compounding | |
| Tie the Steps Together | |
| Starting Point | |
| Your Team of Advisors 2 is Better Than One: The Power of Respect | |
| Types of Advisors | |
| All Those Initials: Professional Designations | |
| How Financial Professionals Earn Their Keep | |
| Choosing an Advisor | |
| Interview! | |
| Trust - but Verify | |
| Timing What Is Your Investment Strategy? | |
| Stage One: Build an Emergency Fund | |
| Stage Two: Own Your Home | |
| Stage Three: Take Advantage of Tax-Deferred Investments | |
| Stage Four: Max Out 401(k) Match Contributions | |
| Stage Five: Contribute to Traditional and Roth IRAs | |
| Stage Six: Determine How to Invest your Funds | |
| Stage Seven: Diversify into Other Investments | |
| Gain Control Your Estate Plan | |
| Estate Plans: The Basics | |
| Revocable Living Trust | |
| Pourover Will | |
| Health Care Power of Attorney | |
| HIPAA Power of Attorney | |
| Property Power of Attorney | |
| Family Retirement Preservation Trust | |
| Estate Planning Letter | |
| But Don't Simply File Your Plan Away! | |
| Pay Attention to Beneficiaries | |
| Position before Submission Analyze Insurance Needs | |
| Protect Yourself - but Not to the Extreme | |
| Life Insurance | |
| Auto Insurance | |
| Property Insurance | |
| Health Insurance | |
| Disability Insurance | |
| Attitude Life in Retirement | |
| How Much Money Will You Need? | |
| Current Spending Estimate 10-10-4 Rule | |
| Leverage Establish Your Tax Plan | |
| Tax Savings: Homeowners | |
| Tax Savings: Students and their Parents | |
| Tax Savings: Retirement | |
| Love, Discipline, and Dedication Have Your Plan Updated | |
| Conclusion | |
| Afterword | |
| An Overview of the Development and Principles of Jui-Jitsu | |
| Appendix | |
| About the Author | |
| Index | |
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