"I recommend this book highly as one of the 10 most important 'must read' books published this year," Robert Plotkin, Founding President, World Trade Center San Diego. "Three Steps to Wealth & Financial Security - All That Glitters Isn't Gold" is a back to basics, easy to use guide to reassert financial control and secure your financial future. The book draws on real world examples that husband-and-wife authors attorney Gary Laturno, Esq. and Victoria Kuick, MBA, have encountered in counseling over two thousand homeowners in financial distress since 2007. As a result, the book will be an easy read for people who find financial matters confusing or even frightening. The authors' straightforward guidance and recommendations will help many take charge of their financial futures. Comments by Readers: I read your book last night. I'm incredibly impressed! It's a huge undertaking to present an enormous wealth of REALLY important and helpful information in a streamlined way...but you guys did it! And, I think your readers will really appreciate the genuine tone and straightforward approach-life changing stuff. Great job! I see this book distributed in high schools, colleges (law schools particularly-some lawyers are not great when it comes to financial matters), vocational schools, and the like. I hope you're aiming to reach the masses with this one-the subject matter is so salient right now, and this information is really resonating with people. Jennifer Manganello, Esq., University of California, Hastings College of the Law I just finished reading your book. Outstanding! I love the unique way it was written in PowerPoint format-original, straightforward, and easy to follow. The information the book contains, and how it is explained, makes it stand out. You do not allow the reader to blame others or make excuses about their financial situation. You tell them to look in the mirror, take responsibility, and you show them that money problems are not hopeless but fixable. The stock and real estate investing sections are informative and easy to understand. You take the complexity out of stock market investing. You show real estate investors the pitfalls to avoid. Readers will especially benefit from how you compare and contrast real estate investing with the stock market and other investments - bonds, precious metals and cash. It's evident the book was written from firsthand experience, making it truly authentic. I am impressed both by your credentials and your experience counseling over 2,000 homeowners in financial distress since 2007. This book cuts to the core of what people need to know and do to put their financial house in order. I highly recommend your book! Read it and you will substantially increase your financial I.Q. Dory Laramore, Certified Registered Tax Preparer, and author of Get Your Finances Right: The Foundation for Success "Three Steps to Wealth & Financial Security" is well written, concise and provides a wealth of financial advice for every American. The authors ask and answer a number of profound questions. What are the lessons of the housing crisis? Why are savings rates in the United States so low? Why do so many retire on Social Security only? Why do so many mismanage their financial affairs? How do we put our financial house in order? What do we need to know and do to be financially secure? Understand the mistakes that so many made and continue to make. Fine tune your financial plan and money management skills. Recommendation: Read the book! Money management, financial planning, and wealth building are mandatory subjects not electives. Andrew J. Sussman, Esq., Partner, RSR Law Group, San Diego, California
About the Author: Gary M. Laturno, Esq., Professional Profile -B. S., University of Minnesota; J.D., Loyola University, New Orleans -Practiced law for 30 years; AV Rating Martindale Hubbell -2013 Top Lawyers in San Diego, San Diego Magazine, March 2013 -President & General Counsel, Laturno Kuick Realty, San Diego, California -Of counsel, Laturno & Graves, Escondido, CA -Past Co-Chair, Real Property Law Section, San Diego County Bar Association, -Member, Real Property, Taxation and Bankruptcy Law Sections, SDCBA -Past Chair, Community Service Committee, SDCBA -Former FBI Chief of Civil Litigation, FBI HQ, Washington, D. C. -Former FBI Press Spokesman and Principal Legal Adviser, San Diego Division -Arbitrator & Mediator, American Arbitration Association -Mediator, San Diego Superior Court Mediation Panel -Investor and property manager for 25 years -Counseled over 2,000 homeowners in financial distress since 2007 -Mediated foreclosure disputes with the nation's largest mortgage lenders -Featured speaker at California and national continuing legal education seminars including the California State Bar Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA -Published author of two books: "The U. S. Housing Crisis - Lessons Learned" and "Three Steps to Wealth & Financial Security - All That Glitters Isn't Gold" available at amazon.com. -Contact information: Gary@LandKRealty.com; 619-741-9652 Victoria K. Kuick, MBA/Finance, Professional Profile -B.S., Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; MBA/Finance, Arizona State University -Worked in finance, financial planning and strategic business planning at Fortune 500 companies for 17 years -Vice President & CFO, Laturno Kuick Realty -Handled and/or supervised over 300 successful short sale real estate closings in San Diego -Frequent speaker at both California and national continuing legal-education seminars, including the State Bar of CA annual meeting, Monterey, CA -Contact information: Vikki@LandKRealty.com; 61-741-9651