From inheritances and divorce and insurance settlements to retirement payouts and the most recent phenomenon of stock options, the largest transfer of wealth in the history of America is now taking place. For some, this welcome event is relatively stress-free. But for those who are inexperienced in dealing with large sums of money, a windfall can be an overwhelming, even losing, situation. What is the difference between those who build on their financial gains and those who end up worse off than before? In this much-needed, one-of-a-kind book, top financial planner Susan Bradley gets to the heart of the matter by examining the emotional complexity of the windfall experience and how to manage it-and your newfound money-successfully. Whatever the sum involved, the impact of one's emotional state on the way money is handled--or mishandled--cannot be underestimated. In addition to the legal intricacies of receiving sudden money, the element of surprise that catches people unprepared also often leaves them there. Here, at last, is a type of "owner's manual" to sudden money that demystifies the process for recipients and their financial planners. Based on her work with countless clients, many of whose stories appear in this book, Bradley has developed a step-by-step program for moving safely through the three phases of building a solid financial foundation: Preparation and Planning Investing Monitoring, Giving, and Sharing Giving individual attention to each possible windfall event, Bradley addresses their distinct tax consequences, insurance and estate planning considerations, as well as the crucial emotional component. She also shares advice on how to put together the proper team of advisors, including an attorney and a therapist. When correctly handled, an unexpected windfall can provide expected benefits that will continue far beyond the lifetime of the initial recipient---and turn sudden money into lasting wealth. Turn Sudden Money into Lasting Wealth Maximize your wealth and minimize your stress and confusion with this unique, indispensable guide to handling a sudden financial windfall. Written by nationally recognized financial planner Susan Bradley, Sudden Money provides a complete program for successfully managing newfound wealth. Discover ways to: Stay calm and not make decisions based on your emotions Seek experienced, professional advice Avoid pressure from others Create and execute the best financial plan for you Most important, Sudden Money provides you with easy-to-implement, proven ways to ensure that your financial gains are more than fleeting good fortune. "A 'must read' for financial advisors and for clients who have received financial windfalls. Susan Bradley has detailed--in an easy-to-apply way--a new financial planning discipline that is sure to become a vital part of discussions about the burgeoning wealth in this country." —Ronni Burns, Wall Street consultant "This book is essential for anyone who receives a financial windfall. It's an easy read and packed with useful advice." —Don Phillips, CEO, Morningstar "Reading this book is like having a trusted friend explain what to expect, what to do, and what not to do at a happy time that can also be overwhelming and stressful. This book has been extraordinarily helpful to me." —Marci Shimoff, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Soul "Women in particular are often ill prepared to manage a financial windfall. Without careful planning, it could turn into a pitfall. Susan Bradley's book is a sensible guide on how to handle instant wealth." —Jennifer Openshaw, CEO, WFN.com, Financial Network for Women

Robert's book is the Bible of sudden wealth. So read it now!" MARY BUFFETT, New York Times bestselling author of Buffettology Up to 90% of sudden wealth is lost according to research. Why? What makes sudden wealth so different and so fleeting for so many people? And more importantly, how can you avoid the unforeseen dangers and mistakes even the most money-smart and sophisticated people often make? Sudden wealth is a roller coaster ride of emotions from the highest highs to the lowest lows. Sudden wealth is often portrayed as creating dire consequences for its recipients, but it can be an amazing opportunity that improves your life and those around you. I ve worked with enough sudden wealth clients over the years to see patterns what works and what doesn t. With proper guidance and a willingness to stick to the 12 Principles outlined in this book, you can avoid the common pitfalls that so often destroy money, and instead transform your sudden wealth into lasting wealth to create a better life for yourself and others. Here are just a few things you ll learn in The Sudden Wealth Solution: What does sudden wealth and surviving a disaster have in common? This one idea can help protect your money for generations. Learn about the three sudden wealth stages and what they mean. Never be caught off guard again. Learn just one sentence for when someone asks you for a loan or to invest in a project. Should you avoid making decisions after getting your sudden wealth? No. Doing so could cost you millions and be disastrous. Discover the decisions you are safe to make and those you must not make right after getting your windfall. Learn what time of day you should schedule phone calls and meetings with your advisors. Learn an effective and step-by-step method to choose the right attorney, CPA, and financial advisor for you. Read about the 8 key rules you can use to evaluate every financial advisor you interview. What's a Driver vs. a Passenger? You'll understand how this can help you make the important decisions. Overwhelmed and not sure what to do? Learn how to relax and start making progress. You might be surprised about the places you shouldn't look for an advisor. Certain money beliefs can make it nearly impossible to create lasting wealth. Learn which money beliefs you have and how to reset them. What to communicate immediately to friends and family after receiving sudden wealth. Copy a short note from the book that you can email to friends and family that puts you in control. Does it ever make sense to stretch the truth? You'll read why it just might."

Sudden Wealth ....Blessing or Burden?Authors: David Rust and Shane Moorewith Psychological analysis by Dr. Pam Monday and Dianne Arnett, M.A., LMFT, LPCThis is the second book in the Sudden Wealth series. Recognized wealth advisors David Rust and Shane Moore's compilation is a unique combination of fact and fiction that inspires fiscal sanity and confidence. Each of the eight stories are inspired by the real world experiences during Rust and Moore's extensive careers. The second half of the book is an excellent resource to any sudden wealth recipient. The commentary provided by each family therapist makes this an invaluable tool for anyone suddenly responsible for more money than ever before.

Miles, a depressed computer programmer and obsessive cyclist, made tons of money in Silicon Valley but it means nothing to him since he can no longer feel any kind of emotion. Anna, a German car designer and high speed driving maniac, is going to kill herself in a car crash if she can't find a reason to stop sleeping. The two have less than nothing in common, until their brush with a radical trauma therapist and some very serious criminals.

Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money—investing, personal finance, and business decisions—is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics.

Susan Silverman's ex doesn't call himself "Silverman" anymore--he's changed his name to "Sterling." And that's not the only thing that's phony about him. A do-gooding charity fundraiser, he's been accused of sexual harassment by no less than four different women. And not long after Spenser starts investigating, Sterling is wanted for a bigger charge: murder...

The Old Money Book details how anyone from any background can adopt the values, priorities, and habits of America's Upper Class in order to live a richer life. Expanded and updated for a post-pandemic world.