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A New York Times bestseller and one of the Ten Best Business Books of by WealthManagementcom this book brings anew vision of the value of debt in the management of individual and family wealth In this groundbreaking book author Tom Anderson argues that despite the reflex aversion most people have to debtan aversion that is vociferously preached by most personal finance authorswealthy individuals and families as well as their financial advisors have everything to gain and nothing to lose by learning to think holistically about debt Anderson explains why if strategically deployed debt can be of enormous long-term benefit in the management of individual and family wealth More importantly he schools you in time-tested strategies for using debt to steadily build wealth to generate tax-efficient retirement income to provide a reliable source of funds in times of crisis and financial setback and more Takes a strategic debt approach to personal wealth management emphasizing the need to appreciate the value of indebted strengths and for acquiring the tools needed to take advantage of those strengths Addresses how to determine your optimal debt ratio or your debt sweet spot A companion website contains a proprietary tool for calculating your own optimal debt ratio which enables you to develop a personal wealth balance sheet Offering a bold new vision of debt as a strategic asset in the management of individual and family wealth The Value of Debt is an important resource for financial advisors wealthy families family offices and professional investors.
About the Author
Tom Anderson is a New York Times best-selling author of four books, a former "Fin" executive and a "Tech" founder. Tom is the Founder and Chairman of two financial technology platforms, Supernova Technology and Anasova. Supernova Technology is a digital lending platform focused on secured loans and provides critical infrastructure to large financial institutions. Anasova is an early-stage company leveraging blockchain technology to organize and optimize individuals' financial picture. Prior to technology, Tom worked in investment banking and wealth management for Wells Fargo, Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley, where he served as Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. On Wall Street Magazine recognized Tom as one of the top 40 financial advisors under 40. Barron's Magazine recognized him multiple times as one of America's Top 1,200 advisors: State by State.Tom has authored four books:* The Value of Debt. Wiley, 2013 (New York Times and USA Today best seller, #2 business book of 2013 by WealthManagement.com) * The Value of Debt in Building Wealth. Wiley, 2015* The Value of Debt in Retirement. Wiley, 2017* Money Without Boundaries - How Blockchain Will Facilitate the Denationalization of Money Tom has been interviewed in news media outlets around the world including the New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, CNBC, Fox, Bloomberg, and the Washington Post. He is a regular speaker at events throughout the financial services industry. Tom has his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and a B.S.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis.
