Shares

New Zealand's most successful personal finance writer explains the 7 secrets to making money on the share market.Thisrevised and updated edition of Martin Hawes' bestselling book on shares has been written to help both novice and experienced investors.Anyone can make money from the sharemarket and Martin shows us how by startingwith first principles and then explaining the 7 secrets to becoming a successful investor.Recent upheavals in the investment landscape mean that it is now more important than ever to understand the sharemarket and to include shares as part of a balanced investment portfolio.

Martin Hawes is New Zealand's most widely-known and trusted finance adviser and writer, whose many successful financial and investment books are written for the layperson.His book Family Trusts has sold well over 100,000 copies. He is a popular media figure, seminar presenter and keynote speaker. An authorised financial adviser, Martin and his partner, Joan Baker, run wealth coaching for individuals and couples.In addition, he holds a small number of independent, non-executive directorships. Hawes writes a column for the Sunday Star Times and does a weekly piece on Radio Live with Duncan Garner. He has previously written for the National Business Review, The New Zealand Listener, the Accountants' Journal, North & South, The New Zealand Herald and the Herald on Sunday.His television appearances include presenting the nightly programme Financial Secrets, and as an expert presenter on The School of Home Truths, both of which screened on TV One. See his personal website at 's bestselling books encompass long-term life planning, maximising financial potential in the earning years, and knowing the ins and outs of the various players and products of the finance industry. Down-to-earth advice is illustrated by practical example, in helping Baby Boomers and future generations prepare for financially secure and personally enriched retirement years.Amanda Morrell, writing for interest.co.nz, praised Hawes's direct and accessible approach, writing- 'As a book geared to general audiences, you won't find the usual financial jargon and intimidating equations for wealth creation. Instead, Hawes works with the basics and impresses upon readers the importance of the building blocks as a means to reaching one's goals.'Hawes's titles include- Letters to Aston - lessons learned from a lifetime of investment; Investing for Twenty Good Summers; The School of Home Truths; Financial Secrets- The Guide to Everyday Finances; Shares - seven ways to beat the market; Eight Secrets of Investment Success; Five Ways to Save More Money on Your Mortgage; Successful Super - your money life-line to financial freedom; Save Money on Your Mortgage; Property Investment - a strategy for success; Family Trusts - a New Zealand guide; The NZ Investment Guide; and The Money Map.Martin lives in Queenstown and in his spare time enjoys rock climbing, mountaineering, cycling, fishing and skiing.

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