Podcast 74 - Stocks Versus Other Investments - 27 july 2022

Send us Fan MailIn Podcast, 74 ,in addition to answering the usual 5 questions, I have received from investors in the last week, I begin reading from Chapter Five of my first investment book, “Income and Wealth from Self-Directed Investing. The chapter’s title is “Stocks and Other Investments”. It begins with the pluses and minuses of the  very basic investment tools:  a bank savings account progresses to bonds and mutual funds. Next week it will cover real estate, hedge funds, collectibles and more.QUESTIONS: 1. Wouldn't you need to work for 50 years and deprive yourself of many pleasures to get enough money invested to live off a dividend income? Is making such a sacrifice worth it?2. How can investors protect themselves from stock market crashes?3. How would you go about learning how to invest?4. Is it safe to invest in the stock market without a knowledge of technical analysis tools like candlestick charting and moving averages?5. Where can I find a list of outstanding dividend stocks? The objective of these podcasts is to turn all investors into successful self-directed investors who are shown how financial independence can be achieved by investing in the common shares of financially strong companies paying high dividends. For more  insights into stock scoring and to obtain a wealth of investment information, go to, www.saferbetterdividendinvesting.com. There you will find book reviews, PowerPoint videos, stock scoring software and other investment aids.All of my four investment books are available from amazon.com as e-books or in print:American High Dividend HandbookCanadian High Dividend HandbookSafer Better Dividend InvestingIncome and Wealth from Self-Directed Investing*Those purchasing the investment books can also request stock scoring software at no additional charge. It helps you quickly and easily create strong dividend portfolios and verify the current strength  of any stock before you purchase it. If you like fast moving, entertaining, adventure stories, check out his three novels at amazon.com: Beware the AbandonedUsing Drought USADuelIf you are interested in my art,  visit his Fine Art America website a https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ian-macdonald and scroll through the many paintings, photos and digital art Please direct any questions to [email protected] or to Ian's phone numbersToronto (416) 245-4994 or New York (929) 800-2397Ian Duncan MacDonald Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,President of  Informus Inc                              2 Vista Humber Drive                               Toronto, Ontario                                Canada, M9P 3R7                                 Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994                                   [email protected]