Make Your Money Work For You: Think big, start small

by Anthea Gardner

DO YOU DREAM of a future free of financial stress? One where you can afford to start your own business, travel or retire comfortably? In Make Your Money Work For You, investment specialist Anthea Gardner shows you how to 'sweat your assets' and grow your wealth to achieve these dreams – and you won't even need a degree in accounting.

Gardner makes the world of investing accessible

Illustrating why it's important to know the difference between saving and investing

Explaining key terms, from 'unit trusts' and 'retirement annuities' to 'compound interest'

Clarifying the role of different players, such as financial advisors and asset managers

Describing how easy it is to buy shares on the stock market

You don't need millions to start. You can launch your financial future by investing just R100 a month. It's time to take action and make your money work for you.

Genres: Finance

205 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 11, 2019

Reviews

[Itai Makate · Rating 4 out of 5]

The vast majority of people do not invest nor save.
Most of those who do, do so with limited scope of the investment system. This book covers everyone. The seasoned investor will find it useful and the total newbie will love the information and writing style that simplifes most technical financial jargon.

The writer defines the difference between saving and investing and provides a tool for determining the type of investment suited for you i.e conservative, moderate or aggressive.

The knowledge shared is of a balanced nature offering investment strategies suited for each investor type.

Bonds, ETFs, unit trusts, money markets, equities, shares, funds, commidities, property and various other investment classes are easily defined.

I particularly loved the practical section explaining the 8th wonder of the world which is compound interest.

I have never considered investing outside of equities but this book has definitely aroused my interest into alternative investment assets.

A great read for anyone looking to enter the investment space or looking to broaden their investment asset base knowledge.

[Paul Lloyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not think I would get through a book on finance so easily. Anthea was interviewed about her book by Michael Avery during his show Classic Business on Classic FM 1027. This interview inspired me to obtain a copy of the book. It is written a bit like a novel, this makes it easy to read, understand and remember. The book has some practical exercises which help to determine one's financial needs. Well done Anthea, a superbly written book about what can be a boring subject. I am inspired to Make My Money Work For Me!

[Ruan Stander · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thorough and basic explication about the different aspects of the financial industry. Overview on the parties, the products, the risks involved.

Not for professional investors (to basic). But perfect for a novice who would like to gain a better understanding of the financial industry and investing.

[Britt Lawton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to understand break down of investing money wisely. Anthea explains the basics thoroughly and well. Encouraged me to build my investment portfolio TODAY

[Chali M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for someone with no investment background and is quiet helpful for someone who wants to start investing. Simple and easy to understand.

[Dylan Bacon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good read, but I did not learn anything new really. So, if you've read a couple of personal finance books before, I would not recommend. If you're new to the genre, go ahead!

[Nigel Suliaman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book for the novice, who intimidated by the topic of Investments

[Ian Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great starting point for anybody who wants to learn about the basics of investing. Thorough and easy to understand.