Independently Wealthy: How to Build Financial Security in the New Economic Era

Praise for

"Are you looking for a way to take charge of your financial future? Read Bob Goodman's Independently Wealthy. It is a terrific first step to financial prosperity."—Bill Griffeth, anchor, CNBC-TV.

"A fascinating look at the events and trends influencing today's economy, coupled with pragmatic ideas on creating a solid investment portfolio."—Ginger Applegarth, author of The Money Diet: Reaping the Rewards of Financial Fitness

"Written in a forthright and accessible manner, Independently Wealthy places current economic events into perspective. It is must reading for anyone who aspires to financial independence in the new economic landscape."—Arthur Laffer, President, A. B. Laffer, V. A. Canto & Associates

"A well-reasoned, commonsense approach to achieving financial independence in the new economic landscape."—John Bachmann, Managing Partner, Edward Jones.

"Dr. Goodman's overview of the economy is concise without being simplistic, erudite without being intimidating. His grasp of finance will help you plan effectively for your personal financial security."—Robert Metz, editor Money Talks, a financial news magazine on the Internet.

"Bob Goodman's message about retirement: Uncle Sam is about to take the ax to Social Security and Medicare, but he's providing plenty of help for workers who are willing to invest for their own financially secure retirement. Goodman shows that you have to deal effectively with this new reality."—Todd Robinson, Chairman and CEO, LPL Financial Services.

ROBERT GOODMAN, Ph.D., has been the Managing Director, Senior Economic Advisor at Putnam Investments since 1989. His experience also includes working at such major investment and brokerage houses as J. & W. Seligman & Co., Citibank, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He is a frequent guest on radio programs and television shows, and has made numerous appearances on CNN and CNBC.