Personal Investing

Here's how entrepreneurs find the next big thing-and make it huge. The era of easy money and easy jobs is officially over. Today, we're all entrepreneurs, and the tides of change threaten to capsize anyone who plays it safe. Taking risks is the name of the game - but how can you tell a smart bet from a stupid gamble? Andy Kessler offers 12 surprising and controversial rules for these radical entrepreneurs.

Cryptocurrency - a digital asset that uses cryptography to secure all of its transactions, making it nearly impossible to counterfeit - is moving into the mainstream, receiving coverage from major financial websites such as Forbes and Bloomberg, as well as increased attention from serious financial institutions, and experiencing wider availability in trusted markets, such as the world's largest futures exchange, Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Making millions renting out or flipping real estate has nothing to do with luck or even having a large budget to play with. It’s all skill...so let me cut years from your learning curve and save you tens of thousands of dollars in the process. I will treat you as one of my clients and take you through every bit of minutia, from pre-purchase preparation to final closing, with real-world data drawn from some of the dozens of investments I’m making right now in the modern marketplace and not idealized examples from the past.

Welcome to the other side of the real estate business! Do more deals, maximize your current portfolio to its full potential, and decrease risk - all through mastering finance. Whether it’s through mortgages, student loans, or credit card debt, nearly all of us (especially real estate investors!) are in the note business. The trouble is, most people are on the other side of it: writing checks to note owners rather than cashing checks as note owners.

Do you want to prepare your child for a secure financial future but feel overwhelmed by where to start? You’re not alone. Many parents share the same concern, juggling busy schedules and financial topics that seem too complex to teach. But here’s the good news: teaching kids about money can be simple, fun, and stress-free—even if you’re still learning yourself.

Cryptocurrencies are the biggest opportunity of your lifetime, and the crypto gold rush is only just beginning.... Blockchain technology and the cryptocurrencies it enables are being described by some people as the biggest thing since the Internet, but very few people understand it or the opportunities it brings. Enter this down-to-earth guide to understanding what cryptocurrencies are, why it matters and how to make money from them.This book is for everyone who has heard of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and wants to learn more - and make money on the back of it.

401(k) investing is a powerful tool that has become increasingly popular in recent years. This type of investment plan is a defined-contribution retirement savings plan that is typically offered by employers to their employees. It allows employees to set aside a portion of their pre-tax income in a tax-deferred account, which can then be invested in a variety of financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. This audiobook offers expert advice on how to choose the right investments, balance your portfolio, and make smart choices for your retirement savings.

Today, we live in a world of 24-hour business television, high-speed trading, and volatile capital markets. Instead of asking your dentist for a hot stock tip, you need only turn on the TV to hear what the talking heads recommend or jump on the Internet to find thousands of web sites devoted to showing you how to make a quick buck. Don't listen to pundits and faceless Internet "experts". Consider instead the power of income investing.

The story of stock market is one of booms and busts. There's only one way of making money in the markets: buying low and selling high. The order in which you do them places you firmly in a particular direction and this is where your risk compounds. The best way to manage risk is to simply be neutral in the market or, in other words, not be committed to either direction. How is this possible, you ask? Well, this is where options come in.

Stretching your paycheck to make ends meet at the end of the month is a problem for most. According to a study done by CNBC in 2017, about 78% of full-time workers live paycheck to paycheck - therefore you are not alone. By living this way, you are a slave to money instead of money being a slave for you. So how can you escape the rat race and take back your freedom? You must learn the secrets of wealthy self-made people such as Ray Dalio and Warren Buffett and implement them in your own life.

Are you exhausted living paycheck to paycheck and not having the lifestyle you want? If you are new to the world of investing, this book is the only guide you’ll ever need. It is a descriptive guide that will ensure that you are equipped with all of the knowledge you need to start out strong. As long as you are armed with valuable knowledge and understanding, you can be certain that you will become a strong investor and that you will surely reach your financial goals.

While investing for your future often begins at an early age, it is in no way a must. We all know the stories of Mark Zuckerberg, Evan Spiegel, and Larry Page. How they made their first million before the age of 25. However, many successful people including Warren Buffet, Larry Ellison, and Mark Cuban did not earn their fortunes till they were in their 30s. One thing all these individuals had in common was commitment. They were all committed to making their money work for them.

Investing is scary. Never is that more true than during market pullbacks and recessions, whether the Great Recession of 2008; the brief, vertiginous COVID crash in 2020; or any number of recent smaller, yet still wrenching, periods of economic turbulence. We see those flashing red numbers and all semblance of “planning” or “risk tolerance” suddenly goes out the window. We wonder: Will I ever be able to retire? Should I be buying GameStop stock? What, uh, is this stock market thing, anyway?

Creating a Portfolio like Warren Buffett: A High Return Investment Strategy highlights actual trades author Jeeva Ramaswamy has successfully executed using principles established by investment guru Warren Buffet. Clearly explaining how Buffett's principles can be used to make specific investments the book, unlike other investment guides, also clearly explains how to apply Buffett's exit strategies as they pertain to holding or selling positions.

Ever thought about investing in shares but got frustrated by all the gobbledygook? Bored by all the jargon? Then The Naked Trader is for you! This is the book on stock market investing that you can actually enjoy, written in plain English, packed with real-life trading examples and full of candid advice that you just can't get anywhere else. It's the ideal friend for anyone who wants to make money in the markets.

There's a secret world of investing controlled by angel investors and venture capital. One investment has been the secret of the wealthy for more than 80 years. It accounts for nearly a fifth of the wealth for million-dollar investors and nearly four times the return compared to stocks. Investing in startups has led to an average 27 percent return for wealthy investors, nearly four times the average 7.4 percent annual return on stocks over the decade to 2013.

All too often these days, people are not taught what they need to know about finances. They never learn what it takes to ensure that they are investing their money properly. People tend to think that keeping all of their money in savings accounts is a better use of it than letting it grow, but usually, then you are just losing money to inflation, year after year.

Ready to quit your job? It's every trader's dream to quit his job and make a living trading from home. No boss, no commute, flexible hours, and lots of money. But how do you actually do it? This book will provide you with a simple road map that anyone can follow. Are you a complete newbie? Or a trader who has blown up his account and is ready to start again? Or just someone who is curious how to make money from home, using just a laptop computer?If any of these describe you, this book is for you.

Think the most critical factor for becoming a great entrepreneur is grit, risk taking, or technical skills? Think again. Despite what every other business book might say, historical data show the real secret ingredients to getting ahead in business are being rich, white, and male. Until now. Leapfrog is the decades-overdue start-up bible for the rest of us. It's filled with uncompromising guidance for winning at business your way. Leapfrog is for entrepreneurs of all stripes who are fed up with status quo advice.

In Eavesdropping on Millionaires, John and Tiffani Mauldin of Mauldin Economics follow millionaires over twelve years to deliver a one-of-a-kind money management guide based on the investment habits, lessons, and techniques used by a cross-section of affluent people. The authors show you how to achieve significant wealth by demonstrating how real people have already traveled that road.