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Everything tells us that what will make us happy can be bought, whether it’s the latest gadgets, renovated kitchens, or luxury goods. But research has shown that having more money in the bank and more stuff around the house doesn’t necessarily correlate with being a happier person. With Happy Go Money, financial expert Melissa Leong cuts through the noise to show you how to get the most delight for your dollar.

Ask any financially successful person how they achieved their goals, and chances are they'll tell you it all started with a budget. And that's exactly where you should start. Budgeting For Dummies shows you how to create a plan that fits your lifestyle, manages everyday needs, and builds your savings. Author Athena Valentine, founder of the Money Smart Latina blog, offers step-by-step details for creating and following a budget without feeling like you're depriving yourself of all the things that make life worth living.

How not to be living in your parents’ basement by the time you’re 30. Ever thought about what life would be like if you could finally live on your own and not have others tell you what to do? Want to know how you can avoid burying yourself in debt as most people do in their 20s? What if you could start building your wealth today - even if you’re barely 18, with no money and no experience? If you’re looking for ways to make money fast and become a millionaire through eCommerce…this ain’t it, chief.

Most credit books promise quick fixes and easy solutions to bad credit, but the truth is there is no quick fix when it comes to credit. Your best strategy as a smart consumer is to understand your credit inside and out. Credit expert John Ulzheimer can give you all the tools you need to master the world of credit, before or after you get into trouble, and take the power back into your own hands.

Whenever I tell people about my job as a financial advisor, the conversation inevitably turns to how hopeless they feel when it comes to dealing with money. More than once they've begged, "Just tell me what to do." It's no surprise that even my most successful friends feel confused or paralyzed. Even if they have a shelfful of personal finance books, they don't have time to make sense of all the information available.

Have you ever heard the saying "money can't buy happiness"? Well, it's bullshit. Why do we spend 40+ hours per week working if the goal of monetary gain doesn't make you happy? Let's be honest and call it what it is: Money is simply a tool to provide you with opportunity. These favorable circumstances open doors and provide you the ability to focus on your passions. You have the ability to attain a six- or seven-figure net worth, you just need a proven pathway to get there. Imagine how much more free your life would be.

Understanding Ethereum now could equip you with the knowledge ahead of a major technological revolution in these early stages of development. After listening to this audiobook, you will understand how to easily set up an Ether wallet and then buy and trade Ether. This audiobook always contains information about mining Ether including cloud mining and more advanced Ethereum topics.

In Launching Financial Grownups, popular personal finance expert Bobbi Rebell gets candid about the very real-life challenges of getting young adults to choose to be financial grownups and develop their own financial foundation and security. She shares her own personal setbacks and solutions (both from her own past, and as a parent), and walks listeners through the ups and downs of financial adulting milestones.

Unleash the power of a new way of thinking about your investments with 60 easily adoptable ideas and case studies designed to encourage a more creative and financially literate mindset. Whether you're an investment veteran or just starting out, this collection of concise finance-focused lessons and case studies will encourage new ways of thinking about how you invest your money, helping you to achieve success in the markets.

Retire Early with Real Estate provides practical, proven methods to quickly and safely build wealth, using the time-tested vehicle of real estate rentals. Packed with specific strategies, tips, and techniques you may have never learned before, this book will help you forge a new path toward your retirement.

The Internet and smartphone are just the latest in a 250-year-long cycle of disruption that has continuously changed the way we live, the way we work, and the way we interact. The coming Augmented Age, however, promises a level of disruption, behavioral shifts, and changes that are unparalleled. While consumers today are camping outside of an Apple store waiting to be one of the first to score a new Apple Watch or iPhone, the next generation of wearables will be able to predict if we're likely to have a heart attack and recommend a course of action.

Jamie Merisotis, author of the award-winning 2016 book America Needs Talent, argues that people will coexist with smart machines by learning, earning, and serving others over their lifetimes. But Merisotis asserts large-scale change is necessary to develop and hone the knowledge, skills, and abilities that render us uniquely human. These qualities include compassion, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and interpersonal communication.

The future will be increasingly distributed. As the publicity surrounding Bitcoin and blockchain has shown, distributed technology and business models are gaining popularity. Yet the disruptive potential of this technology is often obscured by hype and misconception. This detailed guide distills the complex, fast-moving ideas behind blockchain into an easily digestible reference manual. This book is for anyone evaluating whether to invest time in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Go beyond buzzwords and see what the technology really has to offer.

You see, options are one of the most misunderstood investments in the world. Most folks buy options for risky speculations. You can lose your shirt that way, and fast...especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. But the way we do it, you sell options. And when you do that, you can make great gains without needing to guess which direction a stock is going.

Running a business involves a constant learning curve. And that applies whether you’re a rookie entrepreneur just starting out with a great idea for a new business or a more established small business owner with a quickly growing business that needs to expand. When it comes to running a business, knowing your numbers is one of the most important things you need to know. Without a good grasp of financial terms, you could be operating a glorified hobby and not a real business. Also, financing your business is probably a top concern of yours.

Although still in its infancy, blockchain and Bitcoin have already started a multi-billion-dollar global economy which is available to anyone who has the knowledge and desire to get involved. Don’t get left behind. Bitcoin and Blockchain Basics has all the information that you need to get started today.

Empower your child or teen with essential skills for a financially secure future! This engaging guide simplifies budgeting, saving, and investing, teaching kids and young adults practical money management through real-life examples and exercises. They'll learn to navigate financial terms, use saving as a powerful tool to reach goals, and understand the basics of investing to make their money grow over time. Additionally, this book helps them spot scams, avoid common money mistakes, and build lifelong habits for financial security.

You can start learning the proven methods we have used for the past two years to earn over $10,000 a month. That's over $100,000 a year. The infamous six figures everyone chases!

Whether you're a complete investing novice or just confused about all the contradictory advice out there, A Beginner's Guide to Investing is an accessible guide to growing your money the smart and easy way. Throw away the get-rich quick schemes that never work and turn off the financial news and it's constant noise. Whether your dream is protecting your assets in a turbulent market or growing your wealth so that you can retire in style, this book is the blueprint.

Use simple and easy-to-follow instructions on how to handle credit bureaus if they refuse to remove inaccurate, unverifiable and questionable information. Learn about the recent consumer-friendly reforms in lending, credit score calculation, and credit bureau behavior.