Dear investor, what the hell are you doing? : smart and easy ways to fix the mistakes you make with your money

Even smart people do dumb things with their money. Are you one of them? Despite its irreverent title, __Dear Investor, What the Hell Are You Doing?__ has a serious purpose—to help you identify and fix the common blunders you may be making with your money. Long-time investment advisor Ken Weber exposes the minefield of financial tricks and psychological traps that ensnare millions of investors—beginners and old pros alike—and shows you what you should be doing instead. Whether you're investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, or other investment vehicles, this book gives you the facts you need to make smarter moves with your money. Ken Weber has had thousands of conversations with investors of every type, and this book stems directly from those real-world experiences. He's heard it all, and now he wants to stop you from stepping into the most common financial potholes. Part 1. Getting on track. Great expectations Why do you think that way? First, do no harm Quick and dirty tips Why don't you have a plan? Estate planning : what are you waiting for? Part 2. Eyes wide open. Why are you buying into a big promise? Why do you believe marketing hype? Part 3. Stocks, bonds, and common sense. Why do you think your stock can't fail? Why do you care what the market did today? What makes you think you can time the market? If not now, when? Part 4. Are you getting the right advice? The problem with stockbrokers Is it time to replace your broker or advisor? How to find the right advisor Part 5. Beyond the stock market. Why are you speculating instead of investing? Are hedge funds right for you? Are you blinded by taxes? Are you buying too little or too much insurance? Why do you buy annuities you don't understand? Why do you keep buying things you can't afford? Part 6. The path ahead. Why are you buying stocks and bonds instead of mutual funds? Are you sure you understand index funds and ETFs? The road ahead : summing it all up.