Great Eastern Life paid me $4,000.

Time really flies and there are just too many signs that I am growing older.

Today, I received a letter from Great Eastern Life to inform me that they have paid me $4,000.

The last payment took place three years ago but it sure doesn't feel like it. It feels like only a few months ago. Three years just went by so quickly.

I have quite a few simple endowment plans and this is one of two regular premium endowment plans. The rest are single premium endowment plans.

These days, I don't think we can find such simple endowment plans anymore or at least that is what people tell me. It is the era of ILPs now.

It is really strange how things are mixed up these days but there is a reason why things are strangely mixed up, isn't there?

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Getting started in stock investing and trading.

I have met people who told me that they find it hard to learn fundamental analysis (FA) or technical analysis (TA) by reading books. Some would get bored very quickly and lose interest. Some just find it harder to understand and absorb information presented in writing. For sure, not everybody enjoys reading.

Many of these people who are interested enough in the subject of investing and trading in the stock market could end up signing up for courses which could cost $X,XXX per course. I am not saying that these courses are not good as, indeed, like what a friend told me, some learn better in a classroom environment.

A case of different strokes for different folks? Maybe.

However, if I were to tell these people that there is possibly a book out there which they could find enjoyable to read and, in the process, save them lots of money, would they not give the book a chance? Is there such a book? Yes, I found one recently.

The book is an amazingly fun and engaging read. Each chapter is preceded by illustrations in the form of comic strips!

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The chapters are well organised and bring the reader through fundamental analysis (FA) and technical analysis (TA). Yes, the author marries both schools. As this is something which I have always suggested as the most holistic approach to investing, I highly recommend this book.

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The book is obviously written with the beginner in mind. However, any seasoned stock market participant who is in the FA or TA camp would find this book a worthwhile read if he is willing to keep an open mind.

The book is now available for order from BetterWorldBooks. With every book ordered, a book will be given to the poor.

Follow the banner below to order a copy of  "Getting Started in Stock Investing & Trading: An Illustrated Guide":



Search for books by "Michael C. Thomsett" and you will find the book. Purchase a copy and you will be doing good in more ways than one.

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