{"product_id":"a-letter-to-my-future-joe-m-thomason-9781979557603","title":"A Letter to My Future Stepson: Getting Started Investing","description":"\u003cp\u003e Oil and Gas industry consultant, Joe M. Thomason, has been an avid stock market investor for decades. He will be the first to admit that he made some mistakes when he was an eager beginner, but since then he has learned to build and manage a portfolio that withstands market downturns and has averaged over 20 percent gains the past several years. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e When his future stepson asked him for advice about how to set up a profitable portfolio, Thomason was eager to share his insight. He has now expanded this letter to an entire money-management guide for anyone beginning a new financial journey. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this simple guide, Thomason covers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe best ways to get started, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe importance of establishing an emergency fund, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe many pitfalls to avoid along the way, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe different types of accounts and funds you will encounter, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe pros and cons of mutual funds, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe nuances of various investment strategies, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe definitions of some of the most common investment terms, and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about investing. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThomason's direct advice includes examples for different investment strategies and a warning against following flashy stock trends. His guide allows you to build a solid foundation for your future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe M. Thomason\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1979557608\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781979557603\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/11\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d","brand":"Joe M. Thomason","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48587984240895,"sku":"9781979557603","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-letter-to-my-future-joe-m-thomason-9781979557603","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}