Jonathan Pond’s
My Own Financial Advisor
FAQs
What is My Own Financial Advisor?
My Own Financial Advisor is the culmination of over two decades of work by Jonathan Pond dedicated to providing trustworthy and up-to-date financial guidance to individuals and families of all financial circumstances. There is nothing like it available anywhere. No longer will you have to search the Internet for the answer to a question, always concerned that the information is biased, out of date, or just plain wrong. No longer will you have to pay high fees to get objective and accurate answers to your money questions. My Own Financial Advisor provides answers to hundreds of questions covering every area of your financial life and it’s available whenever you need it.
What will I find in My Own Financial Advisor?
The private Web site is very user friendly, so finding the right topic and question is easy. Simply select the subject, then the topic, and finally click on a question within that topic to display the appropriate answer.
Here are the subjects that are covered in My Own Financial Advisor:
$ Organizing Your Financial Life
$ Learning to Live Beneath Your Means
$ Insurance
$ Borrowing and Credit
$ Home Ownership
$ Learning About Investing and Diversification
$ Selecting Good Investments
$ Managing My Investments
$ Investing for Retirement
$ Family Matters (Kids, Parents, etc.)
$ Paying for College and Other Big Ticket Item
$ Income Taxes
$ Planning for Retirement
$ Especially for Retirees
$ Wills and Other Estate Planning Matters
$ Miscellaneous Money Matters
To see just how comprehensive My Own Financial Advisor is, click here to view the topics and questions covered in “Selecting Good Investments” which is just one of the subjects contained in this valuable service.
How up-to-date is My Own Financial Advisor?
Jonathan Pond continuously updates My Own Financial Advisor so you are assured of receiving the most up-to-date information, guidance, and strategies, including mutual fund and ETF recommendations. Since both the contents and answers are entirely contained within the member-only secure Web site, Jonathan is able to easily update the information. He also regularly adds questions, so you’ll want to visit My Own Financial Advisor often.
What if I can’t find an answer to my particular question?
Simply go to the “Member Questions” link (found within the secure Web site). Enter your question into the form, and we will make every effort to add your question to our growing inventory of financial advice questions and let you know when we do. (Due to a large volume of questions, we will not be able to address all of them.)
How do I access My Own Financial Advisor?
After you order My Own Financial Advisor (see below), you will receive an Authorization Code that will enable you to register right on this Web site. After approval, you will be able to visit the site to answer your money questions any time over the one year subscription period.
How do I subscribe to My Own Financial Advisor?
My Own Financial Advisor is available only through public television stations, as part of Jonathan’s “Multimedia Package” consisting of CDs, a DVD, and weekly email money updates and tips. There are two ways to order the Multimedia Package.
- Call your local PBS station and ask if they are offering Jonathan Pond’s Multimedia Package in conjunction with his public television special, Grow Your Money.
- Log on to www.thirteen.org/jonathanpond - the web site for WNET, the New York public television station. Here you may view his latest program, Grow Your Money, right on the Web and also order his Multimedia Package online.
