Thank God I Paid Cash for the Rolls!

The stock market crash of 2008 was the ultimate "Failure to Proceed" and caused panic and anxiety. With real life stories and experiences, and a wry sense of humor, Eric Ball offers a unique perspective on the financial crises and provides insights, concepts and strategies to both survive and thrive in an uncertain world. You will gain knowledge of: - Developing a long term perspective in a short term minded world. - Stories that demystify complex financial concepts and topics. - How to develop peace of mind about your finances and start taking concrete steps to make positive changes. - Gain from the perspective of people who have faced financial crisis in the past and how they addressed the challenges. - Ideas for setting financial goals and practical steps to implement them. - Strategies to coordinate your investment and retirement plans. - Practical steps to manage, reduce and eliminate debt. - Practical ideas for both the beginner and the seasoned investor. - How to handle a financial "Failure to Proceed" and get back on the road to economic stability.Author BiographyEric S. Ball, CLU, ChFC, MSFS, CFP, is a third generation native Californian. Eric entered the financial services industry in 1981 with The Bankers Life. He established his own firm, Ball Wealth Management, in 2006 with offices in San Francisco and Porterville, California. Eric earned his undergraduate degree in history from the University of California, Berkeley and his Masters in Financial Services from The American College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. From the boardroom of corporate clients to the "Back Forty" with farmers and growers, to professionals, self-employed business owners, to retirees, Eric has worked with hundreds of individuals, business owners and corporate clients, specializing in financial planning and retirement plans. The result of working with a diverse range of clients, from urban to rural, from generation X and Y, to Baby Boomers, to clients in their golden years, has given Eric a unique perspective on how people and their finances interact. He is the past president of the Tulare-Kings Life Underwriters Association and currently serves on the board of the Tulare-Kings Estate Planning Council. Eric's civic activities include past president of the Rotary Club of Porterville, past president of the Porterville Chamber of Commerce and Master of Ceremonies for the Porterville Panther Band and other community events. Eric is a frequent speaker on ocean liners and has spoken on six different cruise ship lines giving presentations on a wide variety of historical topics. As a life long automotive enthusiast, Eric is the 2011-2012 Chairman of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club - Northern California Region. His other interests include singing, history and travel.