Are You Protecting Your Wealth or Setting It Up to Disappear?
Most people think that earning and accumulating wealth is the hardest part of financial success. But the real challenge lies in preserving it for generations to come. In How Not to Lose the Billion Dollars You Didn’t Know You Had, Sissi Goh delivers a no-nonsense, deeply insightful guide to legacy planning, inheritance protection, and ensuring your hard-earned wealth remains intact.
This book uncovers the hidden risks that cause fortunes to disappear, from family disputes and legal battles to poor financial planning and unforeseen taxation. Through real-life case studies—including billion-dollar mistakes made by high-profile families—Sissi Goh shows you how to take control of your financial future.
Inside This Book, You’ll Learn:
- The 5 biggest mistakes that cost families their wealth—and how to avoid them.
- The 6 essential steps to smart legacy planning.
- How trusts, PPLIs, and structured wealth planning can protect your estate.
- Why most fortunes don’t survive three generations—and what you can do differently.
- How to leave a meaningful financial and values-based legacy beyond just money.
Sissi Goh’s practical, accessible approach makes this book an essential read for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to build and protect their financial future. If you want to ensure your wealth doesn’t vanish due to poor planning, How Not to Lose the Billion Dollars You Didn’t Know You Had is your roadmap to long-term security and success.
Testimonials
“Legacy planning is often seen as a daunting and complex subject and one that we often ignore until it’s too late. But Sissi has managed to avoid using confusing buzzwords in her book, and by using many real-life examples, she has made this book accessible to entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone interested in preserving their wealth for the next generation.”
– Andy Mankiewicz OBE, Founder & CEO of GSA Ventures Pte Ltd, Singapore
“Look, I didn’t think legacy planning was something I needed to worry about. But Sissi Goh slapped me with the truth: Your future and your family’s future will be a mess if you don’t plan now. Her storytelling pulled me in (seriously, a dog with a $12 million inheritance?). If you care about your family or even your dog, read this book. No excuses. Her no-nonsense style, real-world examples, and killer insights make this book a breath of fresh air. It’s not just another dry guide; this is wealth planning with soul. If you want to stay rich and sane, trust me, you need this book on your shelf.”
– Dr. Bryan Tan, CEO of Carro Indonesia
“The self-help sections of bookshops are replete with books on goal setting and financial planning leading toward financial success. This is where these books end and Sissi’s book begins. Having attained financial success, how does one move up Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, leaving a lasting legacy for not just one’s family but society at large? This book takes you beyond starting with the end in mind, because the end is further than you think.”
– Dr. Chan Siew Luen, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon at Aesthetic Reconstructive Jaw Surgery, Singapore
“Sissi Goh’s latest book, How Not to Lose the Billion Dollars You Didn’t Know You Had, is a clear guide to legacy planning wealth management, offering readers a fresh perspective on building financial security in the modern world. Drawing on her extensive experience in Singapore’s dynamic financial landscape and on her deep understanding of wealth management, Sissi breaks down complex strategies into actionable insights. With practical advice on everything concerning legacy planning, Sissi’s clear, concise writing empowers readers. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to take control of his or her family’s financial future with confidence and clarity in order to achieve specific financial goals. I highly recommend this book.”
– James Gerkis, Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, New York City, USA
“This is a must-read book! It hits the nail on the head and it is also easy to read and understand. Well done and congratulations, Sissi! I am so proud of you.”
– Linda Wong, Managing Director of Kensington Trust Singapore Ltd
“How Not to Lose the Billion Dollars You Didn’t Know You Had, by Sissi Goh, is a practical and interesting book on legacy planning. Sissi’s expertise and passion shine through, offering invaluable insights for securing and growing wealth across generations. A must-read for anyone serious about financial legacy. Proud to have Sissi in our team!”
– Vincent Ee, Managing Director of Financial Alliance Pte Ltd, Singapore
“A wonderful book that serves as a delightful and accessible guide to one of the most essential topics: how to ensure wealth legacy is passed on successfully. Filled with relatable real-life examples, it simplifies complex concepts, making them easy to understand and apply. With its practical insights and actionable strategies, this book equips readers to confidently plan and secure their wealth legacy for future generations.”
– Yeah Lee Ching, Managing Director of ValueMax Group Ltd, Singapore
Wealth Management Isn’t Just For the Rich is your guide to building your wealth to achieve your life goals by focusing on how you think of money and creating the right investment strategy for you! No matter what your life goals are, this book gives you investment strategies that can help you reach them. From your first investment to managing your portfolio, I will help you create a strategy that’s suitable for you.
As you read this book you will:
- Change your perspective on money by learning to pay yourself first!
- Build an investment portfolio by choosing the right mix of assets to create the income stream necessary to reach your financial goals.
- Understand how to handle the ups and downs of the market without fear.
- Avoid common mistakes new investors make and learn how to build a portfolio that reflects your level of risk.
- How to find the right financial advisor to help you build your investment strategy.
Testimonials
“Wealth Management Isn’t Just for the Rich is a must-read for the beginner investor wishing to take the first step towards understanding personal financial management. Sissi’s introduction of concepts including goal setting,budgeting, risk management, and diversification are all crucial elements behind building a nest egg. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to begin the journey of leading a fiscally responsible life.”
-Mary Kuo, Ex-President of Columbia University Club of Singapore
“Sissi puts the world of investments into an easy to read guide for a beginner, but she also explores concepts that even an experienced investor will appreciate. I appreciated how she honed in on different asset types, using them to explain various strategies. It was a great read and a perfect way to start out in the world of investing.”
– Mathew Welch, Partner at Asia Capital & Advisors
“I have worked with Sissi as a financial advisor, and it is clear that she has translated her warm and honest approach to her book. Pick up this book, and you are in the office with Sissi as she explains everything from the best savings options to allocating your investment portfolio. I highly recommend this great read for anyone ready to take the next step of actively managing their wealth.”
– Ryan Ng, Managing Partner, Urban Habitat Design
“We all have to retire one day. But by listening to the strategies and key concepts in Wealth Management Isn’t Just for the Rich, you can grow your net worth beyond just creating retirement income streams, and impact your life right now. Sissi and Raymond spell it out for the average investor, using examples to make key concepts come to life. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to take the next step beyond their
traditional retirement account.”
– Joe Caputo, Managing Director, Vista Health
“Wealth Management Isn’t Just For The Rich” will get you planning. Sissi has a deep understanding of finance, and shares invaluable practical insights into growing your income by investing and managing a market downturn. Using a healthy lifestyle as analogy, Sissi explains how to create an effective healthy investment strategy, no matter where you are in life. Start your investment strategy today by reading this book!
– Kate Apostolova, Attorney