Mindful money : simple practices for reaching your financial goals and increasing your happiness dividend

DeYoe, Jonathan K., author.

Book

Novato, California : New World Library, [2017]

©2017

xv, 285 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

"Is it possible to be a conscientious citizen of the world and grow wealth? The author, a Buddhist and a financial planner, says yes and explains exactly how. Money drives many of our decisions. We all worry about earning it, spending it, and saving it -- regardless of our income level or spiritual perspective. Yet few of us understand money's true nature. Jonathan K. DeYoe helps you create a unique financial plan that is guided by your deepest beliefs, and shows you how to save, invest, pay off debt, and fund your retirement and dreams by building a lifetime income stream. Mindful Money does all this while emphasizing that money is a tool you can use to support your lifestyle, reach your goals, and earn the "happiness dividend" everyone deserves."-- Page [4] of cover.

Finance, Personal.

Investments -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Walker, Alice, 1944- writer of foreword.

Section one. Unmasking the illusions -- The illusion factory -- Illusion 1. We can go with the flow and still achieve happiness -- Illusion 2. We can get there from here without a financial plan -- Illusion 3. Money gurus have a "secret sauce" -- Illusion 4. We can get rich quick if we spot the opportunities -- Illusion 5. Volatility = risk -- Illusion 6. Market timing & stock selection are the keys to success -- Illusion 7. Investing = speculating, or speculating = investing -- Illusion 8. There's plenty of time to plan for retirement -- Section two. Finding your happiness -- Happiness is not a mystery -- Happiness pillar 2. Health -- Happiness pillar 2. Engagement -- Happiness pillar 3. Relationships -- Happiness pillar 4. Meaning -- Happiness pillar 5. Accountability -- Happiness pillar 6. Generosity -- Happiness pillar 7. Optimism -- Happiness pillar 8. Gratitude -- Section three. Making a plan -- Human out, human in -- Step 1. Develop your vision -- Step 2. Start the saving habit -- Step 3. Build an emergency plan -- Step 4. Eliminate high-interest debt -- Step 5. Begin investing for retirement -- Steps 6, 7, and 8. Climb to the next level -- Three simple investment practices -- Conclusion: A wider view.

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