Modern Finance

Rich. Wealthy. Well-heeled. Moneyed. Affluent. Not bad — but why not get Stacked instead? If you’ve ever dreamed of a basic philosophy of money that’ll help you live bigger, be bolder, and laugh harder, you need this book. In these uncertain times, the basics matter more than ever. But for most of us, concepts such as investing, budgeting, and getting out of debt just don’t float our boats (or 150-foot yachts) — and so we put them off longer than we should.

The turn of the 2020s will mark an extremely rare convergence of low points for multiple political, economic, and demographic cycles. The result will be a major financial crash and global upheaval that will dwarf the Great Recession of the 2000s - and maybe even the Great Depression of the 1930s. We're facing the onset of what Dent calls "Economic Winter". In Zero Hour, he and Andrew Pancholi explain all of these cycles, which influence everything from currency valuations to election returns, from economic growth rates in Asia to birthrates in Europe.

America has been through the biggest financial crisis since the great Depression, unemployment numbers are frightening, median wages have been flat since the 1970s, and it is common to expect that things will get worse before they get better. Certainly, the multidecade stagnation is not yet over. How will we get out of this mess?

One half of the “Modern Money Mindset” duology, The Modern Saver is an indispensable and insightful guide to achieving financial freedom for all ages and financial backgrounds. Drawing from his extensive expertise in business and finance, Zuniga skillfully navigates listeners through the fundamental principles of personal budgeting with clarity and precision.

The other half of the “Modern Money Mindset” duology, The Modern Investor is a step-by-step guide to dispelling confusion about and getting immediate hands-on experience with 5 kinds of investing, intended to be read in under 2 hours, for all financial backgrounds. Longtime investor Brian Zuniga breaks down the inner workings and mechanics behind finance and investing, to show how to use your disposable income to grow your wealth and plan for your retirement.

Investing is the best thing teenagers can do to build long-term wealth and become financially free. Learning the art of stock trading, as well as the related topic of money management is so important, and the younger the better. This book, written by a teenager for teenagers, covers everything a teen will need to know to set them up for success in the stock market. These six sections divide up the book.

Investment in financial technology is booming at unprecedented rates. Despite traditional banking protests, the world of banking is going through a transformation and will continue to go through a change. With all the new technology that we have today, it is almost mind-blowing to think about the kind of technology that we will have in another ten years or so. The change is going to keep coming, the only thing we can do is get on board with it.

The second son of an Austrian emigre, Anthony Drexel (1826-1893) soon established himself as the preeminent financial mind in the Philadelphia currency brokerage his father began in 1838. Shunning publicity, self-promotion, and high-profile public accolades (he declined President Ulysses S. Grant's invitation to become Secretary of the Treasury), Drexel initiated a partnership with J. P. Morgan and his father, Junius, that became the most powerful financial combination of its age.

Bypassed is your how-to business guide to adopt the brand-building tactics that work in today’s real estate market. In this action-oriented playbook, you’ll learn how to build vital brand visibility online to generate influence in your community; why just having a Facebook business page isn’t enough and how to harness the power of LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, so you don’t miss a lead; the 10-step checklist you need to get more quality online reviews; how to become a legendary lead master; and the entire road map on how to create an unforgettable customer experience.

A unique guide in the business-to-business space, The Revenue Acceleration Rules provides a clear framework for more effective marketing in an accounts-based environment. Written by a veteran in the predictive marketing sphere, this book explains how strategies typically used on the consumer end can be tailored to drive revenue in B2B sales.

Investing is a great way to start building wealth and achieving your financial goals, no matter your age or previous experience. But it also comes with its share of risks, and it’s easy to lose all your money if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Authors Doyle, Dreher, and Saunders share wisdom gleaned from a combined 45 years in the industry, including concepts that lead to an exponential improvement in business outcomes. Along the way, you'll get stories of the authors' own experiences, innovative ways to overcome obstacles, an assessment of the latest technology, and new ideas and simple twists to make what you're already doing more effective.

As America struggles with an economic debacle akin to the Great Depression, nothing could be timelier than an authoritative account of the New Deal, masterfully written by Michael Hiltzik, author of the acclaimed history of the Hoover Dam, Colossus.

In this richly peopled, vividly rendered narrative, Hiltzik describes how the urgent short-term relief measures of Franklin Roosevelt’s Hundred Days evolved into a transformative concept of the federal role in American life.

Modern portfolio theory has failed investors. A change in direction is long overdue. In Getting Back to Business, dividend-investing guru Daniel Peris proposes a radical new approach - radical in that it does away with MPT in favor of a more intuitive, common-sense approach practiced by business people in their own affairs everyday: cash returns on cash investments.

Based upon the premise that mankind experienced virtually zero economic growth from the dawn of time until 1820, this provocative, big-picture book identifies the four conditions necessary for sustained economic progress - property rights, scientific rationalism, capital markets, and communications and transportation technology - and then analyzes their gradual appearance and impact throughout every corner of the globe.

Dive deep into a comprehensive study of corporate finance and master the essential skills to make strategic decisions that drive the success of your business. With this comprehensive guide, you will be ready to make strategic financial decisions that drive the growth and sustainability of your business.

From the invention of interest in Mesopotamia and the origin of paper money in China, to the creation of mutual funds, inflation-indexed bonds, and global financial securities, here is a sweeping survey of financial innovations that have changed the world. Written by a distinguished group of experts - including Robert Shiller, Niall Ferguson, Valerie Hansen, and many others - The Origins of Value traces the evolution of finance through 4,000 years of history.

Do you desire wealth? So did Arkad, a lowly record-keeper in the ancient city of Babylon. Arkad understood that all the good things in life come from wealth. Becoming wealthy was no easier in Babylon than it is today. There are pitfalls all around. Will Arkad learn the laws of wealth? Will he be able to help his daughter prosper and avoid suffering? Will he be able to make Babylon the wealthiest nation of its time?

In this fascinating book, Johann Chapoutot, one of France’s most brilliant historians, traces the profound links between Nazism and the principles of modern corporate management, our definitions of success, and a concept of personal freedom that masks rigid hierarchical structures of power and control.

Discover the 3 rules that every successful group follows that allows them to thrive & dominate even in societies where they are unwanted minorities. This books explores what Africans need to do if they want to improve their lot on this planet and become competitive.