Starting today, I’m going to be giving out free copies of my book: Investing Made Simple. (Not just pdf versions. Actual books. Delivered to you from Amazon.)
But first, let me back up a step.
Sometimes I suspect that I’m preaching to the choir here with this blog. Many of you are already implementing low-cost, diversified investment strategies. If that’s you, great! I hope you continue to find my blog helpful and informative.
But for those of you who have yet to start investing or who are considering shaping-up your current investment portfolio, I’d like to give you a nudge to actually get moving.
So here’s the skinny:
If you open an account (IRA or otherwise) with one of the following low-cost brokerage firms (via one of the links on this page), just forward me the confirmation email, and I’ll send you a free copy of Investing Made Simple.
- OptionsHouse ($2.95 per trade. No annual fees. $1,000 account minimum.)
- TradeKing ($4.95 per trade. No annual fees. No account minimum.)
- TradeMonster ($7.50 per trade. No annual fees. No account minimum.)
- E*Trade ($12.99 per trade. No annual fees if you keep a $2,000 balance.)
It’s not all altruism.
To be clear: I have a selfish motive here too. I’m a member of the affiliate program for each of those companies, which means that I receive a commission if you open an account through one of my links.
My hope is to create a win/win:
- You get set up at a brokerage firm where you can implement a low-cost, diversified investment strategy, and you get some information (my book, that is) to help you get started.
- I come out a little bit ahead financially, because my commission is higher than my cost of sending you a copy of my book.
Sound good?
ETFs aren’t for everyone.
It’s worth noting that for some of you, investing in ETFs via a discount brokerage account is actually not the lowest-cost option. If you’re investing small amounts or making purchases every single month, using open-end index funds at a company like Vanguard may cost you less.
If that’s your situation, I’m sorry, but no free book for you. Vanguard has yet to pay me a dollar, despite how frequently I promote their products. 
A Few More Notes
- This offer is only valid in the U.S., and it’s void where prohibited.
- Please include your mailing address when you forward me the email.
- Limit one free book per household.
- I can cancel this offer at any time.
- If the confirmation email from the brokerage firm includes your username, password, or other information that I really shouldn’t have, please edit that out before forwarding the email to me!
So let’s get started actually putting our knowledge to work, shall we?
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- How to to pick winning mutual funds,
- Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA vs. 401(k),
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Just wanted to make sure you received my email with the TradeKing Account Confirmation.
Thanks again for the book offer and Happy Holidays!
Yep, sure did. I hope you find the book to be helpful.
“Sometimes I suspect that I’m preaching to the choir here with this blog.”
You are, and thats fine because the choir has a great blog to point others (those needing to be saved) to.
Thanks, Dylan.
Indeed it would. And it would mean you got nothing out of the book either if you were “trading like a banshee.”
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