The Money Tree

The Money Tree was published in 2006 by Pearson Prentice Hall.  This is the first book from Martin Bamford.  It was the WHSmith Business Book of the month in October 2006.

Money. We rarely have enough of it, and we certainly struggle to make best use of it. Many people unwittingly throw money away and most of us find the whole subject confusing, complex and, frankly, boring. But it doesn't have to be this way. 

The Money Tree is a step-by-step guide to help you master your money. Its no-nonsense approach and tips from the experts will equip you with all the confidence and knowledge to simply and effectively take control of your own financial future. 

When it comes to money, the more you know, the faster it will grow.

You can buy The Money Tree in all good bookstores.  It is also available from Amazon here or from Pearson Books here.

The best finance book I've ever read... 
go out and get this as soon as you get the chance.

Brilliant Investing

Brilliant Investing: What the Best Investors Know, Say and Do is the second book from UK personal finance expert Martin Bamford.  It was published in November 2007 by Pearson Prentice Hall and is available to order from Amazon here.  Brilliant Investing was the WHSmith Business Book of the Month in January 2008.

For many people, investing money is a risky business. There are always tough decisions to make, which are often perceived to be too complex or too uncertain. Brilliant Investing offers a clear route to investment success. 

Free from jargon and focusing only on what you need to know, this book equips you with all the essential skills you need to make smart investment decisions in no time at all. You'll not only learn how to make the most of your money, but how to ensure every investment decision you make is a successful one. 

There are no get rich quick' schemes here, instead there are brilliant tips for making those often difficult investment decisions, an understanding of the risks involved and knowing that there is more to investing than just property or the stock market. 

Reading this book will leave you in control of your investments and on the path to becoming brilliant with money.   

You can buy Brilliant Investing in all good bookstores.  It is also available from Amazon here or from Pearson Books here.

How to Retire 10 Years Early

How to Retire 10 Years Early: Your Plan for Less Work and More Life is the third book from UK personal finance expert Martin Bamford.  It was published in December 2007 by Pearson Prentice Hall.  This book is available to order from Amazon here.

Retirement has traditionally been held as something beyond our control something that is arranged for us and at a specific time in our life. But these days are long gone. Retirement has become a gradual phasing out of work and phasing in with leisure and we can define the terms. 

"How to Retire 10 Years Early" helps you take control, define your terms and put them into action. 

From budgeting and debt destruction, through to risk taking and tax, personal finance expert Martin Bamford has developed a unique programme that shows you how it is possible and realistic to take control of your financial future and reap the benefits of making more money earlier on.

You can buy How to Retire 10 Years Early in all good bookstores.  It is also available from Amazon here or from Pearson Books here.