As soon as the financial crisis erupted, the finger-pointingbegan. Should the blame fall on greedy traders, lazy regulators, orclueless home buyers? According to Bethany McLean, author of thebestselling Enron book "The Smartest Guys in the Room", and JoeNocera, the star "New York Times" columnist, the real answer is allof the above. Many devils helped bring hell to the economy. Yetdespite all the analysis of the crash, no one has put all thepieces together and named those responsible. Until now.

Graham and Dodd's Security Analysis is hands-down the most influential investment book in history. The classic 1951 edition is the first edition of the bestselling investment bible that was written during a time of economic stability and prosperity. It provides investors with techniques and strategies for profitable investing in an economic environment that most resembles today. Security Analysis: The Classic 1951 Edition features a far more contemporary focus on the wisdom and legitimacy of common stocks for individual investors. This essential addition to any investment library features: Graham and Dodd's original words and insights, unvarnished and still compelling Timeless methods for measuring asset values and cash flows, still a centerpiece of value investing worldwide Income statements and balance sheets moved to the front of the book for ease of use

Retire Young Retire Rich is about how we started with nothingand retired financially free in less than ten years. Find out how you can do the same. If you do not plan on working hard all your life, this book isfor you. Why not Retire Young and Retire Rich?

"Home Economics" reintroduces readers to all Grandma's thriftytips, down-home know-how, honest-to-goodness advice, and deliciousrecipes. Modeled on and compiled from vintage home-ec textbooks,this adorable guide contains everything needed to whip up and keepup a happy, healthy, and - most important - economical homelife.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad chronicles the story of the authors two dads, his own father, who wa the superintendent of education in Hawaii and who ended up dying penniless and his best friends father who dropped out of school at age 13 and went on to become one of the wealthiest men in Hawaii. Kiyosaki uses the story of these two men and their varying financial strategies to illustrate the need for a new financial paradigm in order to achieve financial success in the new millennium.

Every month you spend money in twelve majorcategories. And at the end of each month, you scratch your head andwonder, Where did it all go? In The Little Book of Big Savings, America’sFinancial Expert, Ellie Kay, will help you uncover theextra cash just waiting to be found in every area of your life. Notonly will you never again wonder where your cash went, you willhave extra to save–and even to share. Don’t mindlessly let hundreds of dollars slipout of your ATM every month. Ellie’s practical advice will showyou: ?How one phone call could save you $500 a yearor more ?How your kids can get a great education withoutbreaking the bank ?Three ways your water heater can save youmoney ?Why giving away money is one of the best waysto save it ?How to save up to 50% on your onlinepurchases Plus hundreds of other tips that will loosenyour budget without sacrificing your lifestyle. Soon you’ll findwhat you want the most when it comes to your finances: peace ofmind.

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Throughout history, mergers and acquisitions have been the major game played on Wall Street. These deals have had far-reaching effects, on the worlds of finance and industry - more than most commentators or financiers are publicly willing to admit. Deals of the Century captures this dynamic moment in history by taking an in-depth look at the most notable merger and acquisition deals of the twentieth of Carnegie Steel in 1901 to the creation of the former AOL Time Warner, renowned business historian and bestselling author Charles Geisst traces the deals that have had the most dramatic impact on the worlds of both finance and industry over the past century. Decade by decade, you'll be introduced to the personalities behind each event, as industries are built, dismantled, and reorganized by "professionals" driven mainly by the profits extracted from the deals themselves. Engaging and informative, Deals of the Century paints an exciting portrait of the incredible M&A journey and illustrates how many of

Chances are you haven't been making the best investingdecisions. Why? BECAUSE THAT'S HOW WALL STREET WANTS IT "With asmirk, a lashing wit, and an appropriate irreverence, Browngives voice to what all investment professionals are--or shouldbe--secretly thinking." --MICHAEL SANTOLI, Barron's columnist "Thepages of this book are filled with colorful exposes of misconductin the way Wall Street presents and sells itself (and its financialproducts offerings!)...Run don't walk to read Brown's chronicles ofdeception [perpetrated by] those wonderful folks on Wall Street,who nearly bankrupted the world's fi nancial system a few shortyears ago." --DOUGLAS A. KASS, Seabreeze Partners Management, Inc."Everything you've ever read about Wall Street is a total lie.Everyone is lying to you every day. Until you read this book."--JAMES ALTUCHER, Formula Capital and author of I Was Blind but NowI See " wants Wall Street to be awesome. You can feel itevery day on his amazing blog and in this great book. He is happyto shou

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The bestselling author of Investment Biker is back from the ultimate road trip: a three-year drive around the world that would ultimately set the Guinness record for the longest continuous car journey. Behind the wheel of a yellow, custom-built Mercedes, Rogers and his fianc6e, began their“Millennium Adventure”on January 1, 1999, from Iceland. They traveled through 116 countries, including many where most have rarely ventured, such as Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, Angola,Sudan, Congo, Colombia, and East Timor. They drove through war zones, deserts, jungles, epidemics, and blizzards, and had many narrow escapes, but they saw the real world from the ground up-the only vantage point from which it can be truly understood- economically,politically, and socially. 作者简介： Born in 1942，JIM ROGERS had his first iob at age five，picking up bottles at baseball games.Winning a scholarship to Yale，Rogers was coxswain on the crew.Upon graduation，he attended Balliol College at Oxfor

Even after the ruinous financial crisis of 2008, America isstill beset by the depredations of an oligarchy that is now bigger,more profitable, and more resistant to regulation than ever.Anchored by six megabanks—Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase,Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley—whichtogether control assets amounting, astonishingly, to more than 60percent of the country’s gross domestic product, these financialinstitutions (now more emphatically “too big to fail”) continue tohold the global economy hostage, threatening yet another financialmeltdown with their excessive risk-taking and toxic “business asusual” practices. How did this come to be—and what is to be done?These are the central concerns of 13 Bankers, a brilliant,historically informed account of our troubled politicaleconomy. In 13 Bankers, Simon Johnson—one of the most prominent andfrequently cited economists in America (former chief economist ofthe International Monetary Fund, Professor of Entre

With words like “recession” and “record unemployment” fillingthe air, the typical family–regardless of how the economy istreating them–will be paying attention to the budget. That’s why 99 Ways to Stretch Your Home Budget will receive a warmreception as it delivers scores of practical ideas to save casharound the house. Cheri Gillard , formerly an obstetrical and NICU nurse, is afreelance writer and editor, plus the mother of quadruplets.

Swensen, CIO of Yale University and the author of Pioneering Portfolio Management, reveals why the mutual fund industry as a whole does a disservice to the individual investor. Soft money, 12b-1 fees, overtrading, market timing, and other management practices lower performance and virtually guarantee that most mutual fund returns will fall short of their benchmark, such as the S&P 500. Furthermore, for-profit mutual fund companies have a fiduciary obligation to their stockholders, not to their investors, and this relationship "inevitably resolves in favor of the bottom line." Swensen is also highly critical of the Morningstar rating system, which only causes investors to chase hot performing funds and managers. He advises considering alternatives to the for-profit mutual fund industry, including Exchange Traded Funds and not-for-profit financial institutions such as Vanguard and TIAA-CREF. He highly recommends that as an individual, you should play a more active role in your financial future. This includes pe

If you are a baby boomer nearing fifty and you haven't saved adime, don't panic. Charles Schwab, one of America's most trustedand respected names in financial services will help you takecontrol of your financial life.In You're Fifty -- Now What? hewalks even the most inexperienced person through the process ofinvesting money to prepare for tomorrow, while offering solidanswers to tough questions. He helps you figure out exactly whatyou'll need for your retirement, how to maximize the best earningand investing years of your life, and how to work out your wisestbalance of asset allocation by offering straightforward advice thatenables you to put your affairs in order and your mind at ease.

In The Millionaire Next Door, read by Cotter Smith, Stanley (Marketing to the Affluent) and Danko (marketing, SUNY at Albany) summarize findings from their research into the key characteristics that explain how the elite club of millionaires have become "wealthy." Focusing on those with a net worth of at least $1 million, their surprising results reveal fundamental qualities of this group that are diametrically opposed to today's earn-and-consume culture, including living below their means, allocating funds efficiently in ways that build wealth, ignoring conspicuous consumption, being proficient in targeting marketing opportunities, and choosing the "right" occupation. It's evident that anyone can accumulate wealth, if they are disciplined enough, determined to persevere, and have the merest of luck. In The Millionaire Mind, an excellent follow-up to the highly successful first analysis of how ordinary folks can accumulate wealth, Stanley interviews many more participants in a much more comprehensive study of

FIASCO is the shocking story of one man's education in thejungles of Wall Street. As a young derivatives salesman at MorganStanley, Frank Partnoy learned to buy and sell billions of dollarsworth of securities that were so complex many traders themselvesdidn't understand them. In his behind-the-scenes look at thetrading floor and the offices of one of the world's top investmentfirms, Partnoy recounts the macho attitudes and fiercelycompetitive ploys of his office mates. And he takes us to theannual drunken skeet-shooting competition, FIASCO, where he and hiscolleagues sharpen the killer instincts they are encouraged to useagainst their competitiors, their clients, and each other. FIASCO is the first book to take on the derivatves tradingindustry--the most highly charged and risky sector of the stockmarket. More importantly, it is a blistering indictment of thelargely unregulated market in derivatives and serves as a warningto unwary investors about real fiascos, which have cost billions ofdollars.

Owning a home has always been the American Dream, and in The Automatic Millionaire Homeowner , David Bach shows thatbuying a home and investment properties is not only possible, it isstill the surest way to reach your seven-figure dreams on anordinary income. Whether you are a renter or already own a home,Bach’s book offers a lifelong strategy for real estate based ontimeless wisdom that is tried and true—in any market. He includeseverything you need to know, with step-by-step instructions,including phone numbers and web sites, so you can get started rightaway. As long as you’re alive, you have to live somewhere. Why notlet where you live make you financially secure and ultimately rich?David Bach will show you how.

Why do the rich get richer even in a financial crisis? In hisnew book the bestselling author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" confirmshis message and challenges readers to change their context and actin a new way. In this timely new book, Robert Kiyosaki takes a newand hard-hitting look at the factors that impact people from allwalks of life as they struggle to cope with change and challengesthat impact their financial world. In "An Unfair Advantage: ThePower of Financial Education", Robert underscores his messages andchallenges readers to change their context and act in a new way.Readers are advised to stop blindly accepting that they are"disadvantaged" people with limited options and challenge thepreconception that they will struggle financially all of theirlives. Robert's fresh approach to his time-tested messages includesclear, actionable steps that any individual or family can take,starting with education. Education becomes applied knowledge, apowerful tactic with measurable results. In true "Rich Dad" sty

Let 2010 Set You on the Path to Wealth. Believe it or not, recessions make millionaires! Will you be one?In Start Over, Finish Rich, America's best-loved financial expert,David Bach, explains that 2010 will be the best opportunity forbuilding wealth we have seen in decades. And, as the economyrecovers, you must be set up to recover with it. Bach's easy,take-action plan will show you how. Start Over, Finish Rich supplies the ten crucial moves you mustmake in 2010 to get back on track and recapture your dreams of aricher future. Learn how to: * Get out of debt * Fix your credit * Rebuild your 401k plan * Improve your 529 Plan * Take smart risks * Reorganize your financial life for the high tech age * Update your real estate plan * Change your thinking about money * Recommit to wealth As Bach says, "A recession is a terrible thing to waste—so don'twaste this one! Use it instead to get rich." Read Start Over,Fini

Perino recounts in riveting detail the 1933 hearings that putWall Street on trial for the Great Crash. Never before in Americanhistory had so many financial titans been called to account beforethe public, and they had come within a few weeks of emergingunscathed.

Cash flow is the foundation of every successful business, but investors do not have to start with their own money to build a business. Money can be made by acquiring an asset, turning an idea into a fortune, or building a business, using other peoples moneyOPM. This book will discuss different forms of OPM, how to find OPM, the consequences of using OPM, and the legal aspects and pitfalls of trying to access OPM.