Learn to save, invest, and plan to achieve financial independence in retirement and take charge of your financial destiny, from the author of The Coffeehouse Investor

In The Coffeehouse Investor's Ground Rules, financial advisor Bill Schultheis helps you take control of your long-term financial goals and enjoy financial freedom in retirement. Building upon the philosophy that made his first book, The Coffeehouse Investor, a critically-acclaimed bestseller, Bill shows you how ignoring Wall Street and the myth of the 'perfect portfolio' lets you focus on the only three components that really matter-saving, investing, and planning.

One of the most common mistakes investors make is staking their entire financial futures on index funds while ignoring the basics. Index funds are not the solution to building lasting wealth. Index funds are simply the financial tools that enable you to devote your attention to the essential components of long-term financial security. By following the Ground Rules in this real-world guide, you can transform your whole approach to saving, investing, and planning, and become a true 'Coffeehouse Investor.' Packed with personal stories and easy-to-understand explanations of financial concepts, this engaging and enlightening book shows you how to:

• Tune out the noise of Wall Street an adopt a simpler, smarter long-term investment philosophy
• Navigate the stock market, decide how much to save, and know where to put your investments
• Save money with confidence and stop underestimating your own financial abilities
• Reap enormous benefits tomorrow by saving even small amounts today
• Build a well-balanced financial plan that incorporates tax management, insurance, and estate planning

If you're a man or woman wanting to become more involved in your long-term finances, The Coffeehouse Investor's Ground Rules: Save, Invest, and Plan for a Life of Wealth and Happiness is a must-have resource.