1. Geoffrey Scotton, CalgaryHerald, March 12, 2000: "In his new book, Second Opinion: Hire The Best Financial Advisor or Do It Yourself, the Vernon medical specialist delves into the confusing breadth of financial advisor designations, the regulation and oversight, the non-transparency of investment fees and advisor charges, and conflicts of interest that can be seen among many investment professionals."
2. Pat Rich, The Medical Post Review, Feb 22, 2000: "Dr. Curran is now following up his previous book with Second Opinion: Hire The Best Financial Advisor or Do It Yourself.. This latest work is really two books in one; the first part deals with how to choose a financial advisor and the second part gives advice on how to be your own advisor and make intelligent investment decisions.
Whereas Dr. Currans first book was intended primarily for health care professionals, the second has a broader scope although specific elements will be of more benefit to physicians and other health professionals.
The book begins by analyzing the financial services industry and explaining the various credentials held by financial advisors and what they mean. He goes on to detail what financial advice is available to physicians and others.
As with his first book Dr. Curran uses the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle to summarize information in easy to digest bites.
Although Dr. Curran does deal with how to handle investments yourself and how to become involved in on-line investing, he said another main message is that those doing this should seek out a second opinion hence the title of the book."
Reviews for Prescription For Wealth: Financial Planning For the Health Care Professional:
1. George Hartman, Lecturer and author of Risk is a Four Letter Word, President of Planvest Financial Corporation: "Prescription for Wealth thoroughly covers the A-Z of financial and investment planning in a most engaging and informative way. I felt like I was getting advice from a trusted friend It would be a great resource for anyone who is serious about managing their money. Perhaps you could try and convince practitioners to replace the magazines in their waiting room with Prescription for Wealth. That would be a great public service."
2. John Bart, PH.D. Founder & President of Canadian Shareowners Association: "A really first-rate guide to financial planning for health care professionals and moderate to high-net-worth individuals."
3. Garth Turner, Author of 2015 After the Boom and the 1997 RRSP Guide: "Take one of these and call me in 20 years. Its a winning prescription."
4. The Medical Posts OUTLOOK: "Find a place in your library for this book, April 22, 1997", capsule review of previous Outlook feature article, by Elmsvale, N.S. physician George Burden.
Popular wisdom has it that neurologists tend to be obsessive compulsives. Dr. Terry Curran has the good grace to admit this in the preface to his financial planning guide, Prescription for Wealth. This is most definitely not a book just for health care professionals. Dr. Curran takes up where David Chilton left off in The Wealthy Barber.
