Books like Smoke and mirrors by David Trahair


Turn you rretirement dreams into reality! Many financial advisers perpetuate the myth that you need $1 million dollars to retire, because the more money you hand over to them, the more money they make through commisions and other fees. The advice they offer often benefits them more than you.
First publish date: 2004
Authors: David Trahair
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