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Y2K Financial Survival Guide, The, 1/e
Edward Yourdon
Jennifer Yourdon
Peter G. Crane
Published September, 1999 by Prentice Hall PTR (ECS Professional)
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Manage your personal finances through the Year 2000
You've heard about the Y2K bug and probably have some opinions about it. Whatever you beliefs, the Y2K bug will create both dangers and opportunities for your personal investments before, during, and after New Year's Day 2000. Filled with “What if...” scenarios and appropriate solutions, the Y2K Financial Guide discusses potential strategies you can use to maximize your position through the Year 2000.
You'll learn what do with your:
You'll learn strategies for maximizing your positions in:
This is really two books in one. Each chapter starts as a basic financial guide so that you understand the fundamentals of the topic. Then they look at the Y2K risks associated with the topic and suggest strategies you can use based on your assessment of the risks at hand. Most of the strategies involve investment decisions through the year 2000. Your investment decisions will continue long after January 1. Given all that is at stake, reading this book may be your best investment of all.
EDWARD YOURDON is the Chairman of the Cutter Consortium research organization, and a developer of software engineering methodologies used by thousands of companies worldwide. His is the author of 25 computer books, including Time Bomb 2000 and several other Prentice Hall PTR bestsellers.
His daughter, JENNIFER YOURDON, received a B.A. in economics from Trinity College in Hartford, CT, and did graduate work in economics at NYU. She has worked in research on Wall Street for seven years, and is currently employed by a major investment bank. She lives in New York City.
PETER G. CRANE is author of Mutual Fund Investing
on the Internet (AP Professional, 1997) and managing editor
of IBC Financial Data, publisher of Money Fund Report(tm) and
Money Fund Vision(tm) database software. He's a contributor to
armchairmillionaire.com, and was previously editor of mutual
fund newsletters Donoghue's Moneyletter and Fidelity Insight.
Peter studied economics and computer science at
Brown University.
1. Introduction.
What Y2K is All About. Consequences of the Problem. Year-2000: The Biggest Computer Project of All Time. Summary of the Y2K Situation. Financial/Investment Themes Throughout the Book.
2. Financial Planning for the Year.
Reviewing Your Finances. Reviewing Your Investments. Additional Investment Considerations. A Budgeting and Money Management Refresher. Investing and Your Life. Creating a Budget. Maintaining a Livable Budget. Plan On Investing. From Saving to Investing. Ready Resources. Your Inactive Files. Ready Resources.
3. Bank Accounts/CDs.
Your Y2K Bank Review. Banking Basics. Basic Banking Accounts. What Are the Risks? How Big Is the Risk? Upside.
4. Cash.
Introduction. Is There a Risk to Taking Cash Out? Is There a Risk to Not Taking Money Out? Conclusion.
5. Precious Metals.
Introduction. Is There a Risk? Where to Trade. Upside.
6. Commodities.
About Commodities. Is There a Risk? How Big is the Risk? Where to Trade. Upside.
7. Real Estate Investments and The Y2K Problem.
Real Estate Basics. Interest Rates, Real Estate, and Y2K. Home Risks and Precautions. Planning for Minor Disruptions: Y2K-Proofing Your Home. Y2K-Proofing Your Rental Property. Commercial Real Estate. Raw Land. REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)/ Real Estate Security Risks. Vanguard REIT Index (VGSIX). Opportunities. References. Sources.
8. Stocks.
About Stocks. Is There a Risk? Is There a Risk? How Big Is the Risk? Upside.
9. Bonds.
About Bonds. Is There a Risk? How Big Is the Risk? Where to Trade. Upside.
10. Money Market Funds.
A Money Market Primer. Solid Yields. Money Market Risks. Enhancing Your Yield. Is There a Risk? How Big Is the Risk? Quick Tips. Where to Trade. Upside.
11. Y2K Impact on Annuities.
Fixed Annuities. Variable Annuities. Is There a Risk? How Big is the Risk? Where to Seek Relief. Upside.
12. Y2K Impact on Retirement Plans.
How Big Is the Risk? Investment Risk. Personal Retirement Plans. Where You Can Seek Relief. Upside. References.
13. Y2K Impact on Insurance Plans.
Is There a Risk? An Insurance Refresher. How Big Is the Risk? Where You Can Seek Relief.
14. Hedge Funds.
About Hedge Funds. Is There a Risk? How Big Is the Risk? Upside.
15. Making a Profit on Y2K.
Index.
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