American Finance

A gripping history of banking and the booms and busts that shaped the world on both sides of the Atlantic, The House of Morgan traces the trajectory of the J. P.Morgan empire from its obscure beginnings in Victorian London to the crash of 1987. Ron Chernow paints a fascinating portrait of the private saga of the Morgans and the rarefied world of the American and British elite in which they moved. Based on extensive interviews and access to the family and business archives, The House of Morgan is an investigative masterpiece.

In Bad Money, Phillips describes the consequences of our misguided economic policies, our mounting debt, our collapsing housing market, our threatened oil, and the end of American domination of world markets. America's current challenges (and failures) run striking parallels to the decline of previous leading world economic powers - especially the Dutch and British.

Why is your CEO boosting stock prices instead of creating real jobs? Why do politicians get rich so fast without being expert investors? Powerful forces shape our lives while the media stays silent. But together, we can change the rules and return power to the people. The middle class is shrinking, reason is being silenced, and the elite keep us distracted and divided. We've given up control—it’s time to take it back.

Explore the intricate workings of two pivotal institutions at the heart of America's financial system—the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Federal Reserve. "The Foundations of American Finance: The IRS and the Federal Reserve" offers a comprehensive examination of how these entities shape the nation's economic landscape. This book delves into the historical roots and evolution of the IRS and the Federal Reserve, revealing their critical roles in managing taxation and monetary policy.

In looking at the forces that shaped the 2016 presidential election, one thing is clear: Much of the population believes that our economic system is rigged to enrich the privileged elites at the expense of hard-working Americans. This is a belief held equally on both sides of political spectrum, and it seems only to be gaining momentum.

In The Money Revolution: How to Finance the Next American Century, economist and best-selling author Richard Duncan lays out a farsighted strategy to maximize the United States' unmatched financial and technological potential. In compelling fashion, the author shows that the United States can and should invest in the industries and technologies of the future on an unprecedented scale in order to ignite a new technological revolution that would cement the country's geopolitical preeminence, greatly enhance human well-being, and create unimaginable wealth.

J. P. Morgan is more than just the name on one of the largest banks in America. He was a man who altered the course of American finance and the chief financier for the strategic interests of the titans of the day, such as Carnegie and Rockefeller. He also financed new and ingenious technologies developed by Thomas Edison and was a visionary who saw the potential in Nikola Tesla. Hear all about him and find areas that you may have in common with this towering titan.

In The Hellhound of Wall Street, Michael Perino recounts in riveting detail the 1933 hearings that put Wall Street on trial for the Great Crash. Never before in American history had so many financial titans been called to account before the public, and they had come within a few weeks of emerging unscathed. By the time Ferdinand Pecora, a Sicilian immigrant and former New York prosecutor, took over as chief counsel, the investigation had dragged on ineffectively for nearly a year and was universally written off as dead....

In The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance, historian Paul Kahan explores one of the most important and dramatic events in American political and economic history, from the idea of centralized banking and the First Bank of the United States to Jackson's triumph, the era of "free banking", and the creation of the Federal Reserve System. Relying on a range of primary and secondary source material, the book also shows how the Bank War was a manifestation of the debates that were sparked at the Constitutional Convention....

Your AI systems handle millions in transactions daily. Are they truly secure? This essential guide reveals how Latin American financial institutions are protecting their AI infrastructure against emerging threats — from quantum attacks to model manipulation. Written for decision-makers who need to understand both the threats and solutions in our rapidly evolving financial landscape. Discover proven frameworks for securing AI systems while maintaining competitive advantage in one of the world's most dynamic banking markets.

Early on, the United States imposed war taxes that both demanded sacrifices from all Americans and served as reminders of their participation. Since the Korean War, the United States has increasingly moved away from war taxes. Instead, borrowing has become a permanent feature of contemporary wars. The move serves leaders well because reducing the apparent burden of war has helped mute public opposition and any decision-making constraints. But by masking accountability, however, the move away from war taxes undermines the basis for democratic restraint in wartime.

Are you a Christian parent looking for biblical answers on prayer and family finances? Parenting is never an easy job but with this book, you will learn to parent, pray, and manage your finances biblically. Get the information you need to faithfully follow the will of god and live free.

In this book we won't get too much into helping you choose the right RV - that's a whole other book in itself. In this book we will, however, provide solid informational framework on how you can finance your full-time RV dream. There are several ways in which you can finance your full-time RV dream, from selling your own physical skills and abilities to what is called passive income. We will do our best to cover the majority of the options out there for you to successfully finance your full-time RV dream.

Do you want to achieve financial freedom, but have no idea how to get there? Do you feel like you just aren't making enough money? Are you stuck in debt and wish you could get out? Do you feel like your current financial plan isn't working or isn't working well enough? If you said yes to any of these questions, it's time for you to begin your 10-year turnaround. The Ten-Year Turnaround is a life-changing financial plan that will enable you to turnaround your money problems and finally achieve financial freedom.

Save money when you buy the bundle, and get the information you need to manage your family finances.

We have created this collection to give you an all-inclusive book to reference when searching for help with finances, economics, and raising children. If you’re looking for solid answers that guide you in the right direction this book is for you. This book will give you the answers you’ve been searching for. This book is a must for anyone who is serious about learning more about guiding their family’s finances, economics, and children to achieve financial freedom.