You Can Never Be Too Rich: Essential Investing Advice You Cannot Afford to Overlook

Dismayed by Wall Street? Looking to learn all the things your broker has never told you, or, better put: doesn't know about? His insights and vision of the entire financial picture are all well executed and integrated into a book that is packed with punch. The only thing I don't exactly agree with in the book are his views on diversification: too much diversification lowers one's overall returns, and he does address this, countering this by his explanation of "flavors of the day," which to him, represents the only part of a portfolio that is somewhat actively traded. I'm not too sure about the total "buy and hold" approach - in these days of highly troubled stock markets, I doubt many could bear watching their accounts go down in value, and many I'm sure will want to sell out and not hold "their children" for the long haul. That said, his "systematic" approach to investing offers the reader a simple STRUCTURE and PROCESS which is far better than most shoddy financial advisors that probably couldn't tell you anything about their system of investing, which is why, when push comes to shove, I give this book a top rating - while I dont exactly agree with all his views on investing, Mr. haft does offer something that most financial advisors couldn't: have a firm grasp on his subject matter, stick with a solid approach and doesnt deviate from it. Furthermore, I have to say, the chapters on Life Insurance, Structured CD's (referred to as growth CDs) and Annuities has opened my eyes into investment products that I never thought of integrating into my portfolio, but now after reading this book, I am absolutely convinced I should consider. Be sure to read the section about what he calls The Private Pension: his introduction to the subject (where he compares it to a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich) is a true gem, and the strategy is something everyone should understand for their retirement goals. Really, a valiant effort and something I'm sure everyone can get a lot of benefit from.

This Alan Haft is really on to something special..A WONDERFUL BOOK full of all kinds of information a novice must know. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes MONEY!!!! A great gift for the holidays.

I have been reading Alan Haft's blog for the past few months and was sure to order this book, and I was not disappointed whatsoever. This is a very, very good book that is filled with some truly fantastic investment advice. I have had a difficult time understanding some of the personal finance books I've read - many of them are too technical, and the ones I can understand are far too simplistic. "You Can Never Be Too Rich" is both: sophisticated yet very simple to understand. I just got this today and read the entire book all in one day; I'm going to go back through it again and this time, I'll be taking avid notes. The book is not only highly informative, but it has a lot of heart, which is something that is most certainly very hard to find in any book on personal finance.

I loved this book!!! Finally a book on investing that did not put me to sleep. I learned so much and was entertained in the process. I have read quite a few books on investment stratedgies. Alan Haft's book is by far the best!

I met with Mr. Haft at a seminar that he led in California about a year and a half ago. The seminar was very informative and has worked extremely well with my portfolio. I had wished I took better notes. :( So much information was given that day I wanted to attend his next seminar but unfortunately it was across the country. Now that he has a book out I cannot wait to apply these strategies. I just wish I had it sooner!!! Thank you for putting these strategies in easy to understand, concise terms that the "average guy" off the street (me) can grasp and actually use. If he is in your area I highly recommend going to see his investment strategies seminars.