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Squandering Aimlessly: My Adventures in the American Marketplace
Poor, misguided fellow. David Brancaccio, host of public radio's rambunctious and eclectic business program Marketplace, used to think the big problem with money was getting some. Didn't he understand that during a time of bounty the big problem is knowing what to do with money once you have it? It took a conversation with one of the richest guys in America to set him straight. "I think Warren Buffett's got the problem and Gates has the problem and Bloomberg's got the problem," the billionaire said. "And the problem doesn't just have to be at our level. It can be with people who have just a couple of million bucks." It was the second "just" in that sentence that made tears well up in Brancaccio's eyes. Most of us once thought the problem was getting some money. Now what? Squander: to spend or use something precious in a wasteful way. Squandering ranks even below "leaving it in a passbook savings account" on the list of the greatest personal finance sins of our age, according to Brancaccio, who hit the road to determine the right answer to the question of what to do with money. Brancaccio gets this question from Marketplace listeners all the time: What does one do with a lump sum, perhaps the proceeds from some stock options, the profit on the sale of a house, an inheritance, a bonus, a settlement, or even a modest accumulation in a savings account? A natural storyteller, Brancaccio has a clear, intelligent, and delightfully offbeat way of explaining to his listeners the complexities of business, investing, and the economy. He has access to rivers of market information that should help answer this question of what to do with money. But data do not necessarily equal wisdom, so Brancaccio hit upon the idea of venturing out on a random "walk" to acquire some street smarts. Imagining a windfall of his own and haunted by his own checkered history with money, Brancaccio embarked on a funny and irreverent personal finance pilgrimage. His travels took him from Minnesota's Mall of America to New York City's Wall Street to one of the poorest towns in the West. He encountered entrepreneurs in California, homeowners in New York, retirees in Arizona, and some folks following their lifelong dreams in Texas. A drifter in a desert offered advice. So did a U.S. secretary of the treasury. Along the way, Brancaccio was challenged by a cascade of practical and philosophical issues: If consumption drives the economy, is there something wrong with saving? Is there such a thing as a socially responsible investment? Is charity an investment? If you can't beat a Las Vegas casino, can you beat the stock market? While Brancaccio's journey was a personal one, his eye-opening adventures reveal a great deal about attitudes toward money in America at the dawn of the new century -- and they provide entertaining lessons about how best to spend, invest, and save.
David Brancaccio (Author), David Brancaccio (Narrator)
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As host of his own public television series (Your Financial Future with Jonathan Pond), personal finance commentator for The Nightly Business Report, and the star of annual PBS specials, Jonathan Pond is one of the nation's most respected financial advisors. Now, he sets his financial sights on the challenges of the twenty-first century. Your Money Matters takes the financial wisdom Pond has amassed in years as a lecturer and print, radio, and TV commentator, and focuses it on the task of achieving financial security for the next one hundred years. Pond's fans will note his trademark style throughout these pages, and readers new to him will be charmed by his skill in making even the most complicated financial matters easily understood and enjoyable. The audiobook covers every major financial situation that is likely to arise in an adult's lifetime. From the beginnings of financial independence to complicated estate planning, from buying a home to saving for retirement, it's all here. Your Money Matters has just enough information to get you going, presented clearly and concisely. Unlike other guides, it takes a humanistic approach to money, reminding us that there's no reason our financial lives have to be dull.
Jonathan Pond (Author), Jonathan Pond (Narrator)
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The Roaring 2000s Investor: Strategies for the Life You Want
Harry S. Dent, Jr., is president of the H.S. Dent Foundation. His mission is simple: "helping people understand change." He graduated from the Harvard Business School as a Baker Scholar. He has consulted at the highest levels of business strategy for Fortune 100 companies and has managed several small-growth businesses Dent has also written The Roaring 2000s and The Great Boom Ahead. He and his wife, Cee, currently reside in Oakland, California. In the near future they plan to live and work on a small island in the Caribbean.
Harry S. Dent (Author), Harry S. Dent (Narrator)
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Crashes, Booms, Panics and Government Regulation
While financial markets sometimes mark time, more often than not they are advancing or correcting. Bull markets eventually are followed by bear interludes; booms; panics; and busts are part of a recurring cycle that marks the course of securities markets.
Robert Sobel, Roger Lowenstein (Author), Louis Rukeyser (Narrator)
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For beginners and more experienced investors alike, Wall Street Money Machine is a dynamic and innovative guide to understanding Wall Street and making it work for you. Wade B. Cook's is a classic rags-to-riches story: he started out as a cab driver, then became a real estate investor, author, and educator -- and he is now a renowned stock market cash-flow strategist. Wall Street Money Machine teaches the listener the secrets of his phenomenal success. In this practical, easy-to-understand program, you'll learn: How to double your money every 2 ½ to 4 ½ months How to get 14% to 34% in monthly returns -- consistently The inside secrets to stock options and how to turn them into a cash-flow machine Tips about stock splits, dividend capturing, and margin trading Much more about everything you need to know With these powerful strategies, you can retire cash-flow rich.
Wade B. Cook (Author), Wade B. Cook (Narrator)
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If you're like most people in their twenties and thirties, you don't feel like you're in control of your financial life. But if you want to take full advantage of the best financial opportunities, it's important that you get started right away. Get a Financial Life shows you how to manage your money and make it grow. In it you will learn how to: Refinance your high-rate credit cards and student loans Start investing in the right mutual funds Find low-cost auto loans and mortgages Make the most of tax deductions you never knew existed Use tax-advantaged savings plans to build a serious nest egg From 401(k)s to health insurance to stocks and bonds, this book focuses exclusively on what you really need to know at this stage in your financial life. Whether you earn $15,000 or $150,000, whether you're single or married, whether you're financially inclined or financially challenged, this book will let you manage your money with the smallest possible investment of time and effort.
Beth Kobliner (Author), Beth Kobliner (Narrator)
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THE POWERFUL NEW AUDIO PROGRAM FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WEALTH WITHOUT RISK "Of all the strategies I could share with you, the most important are those that let you take control and achieve success in the total experience of living." Charles J. Givens is famous for his powerful strategies that have helped millions of people along the road to success and financial freedom. He is the author of three number-one bestselling financial self-help books and now with Superself, Mr. Givens shows you how to achieve your fullest personal and business potential with a set of proven strategies that serve as an "operations manual" for your life. Superself gives you the tools to: Win the game when you're playing in someone else's ballpark Create a blueprint for your life and put it into action Control your timeline Manage mundane details and eliminate interruption Fight fatigue, fear, and stress Become a victor instead of a victim These methods have worked not only for Charles J. Givens himself, but for the thousands of others he has taught over the past eighteen years in his immensely popular national seminar programs. Now, this audio program will make it possible for anyone to learn the personal habits, the attitude of mind, and the time-saving strategies that create success!
Charles J. Givens (Author), Charles J. Givens (Narrator)
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Beating the Street: How to Use What You Already Know to Make Money in the Market
When Peter Lynch Talks Smart Investors Listen! As former head of the Magellan Fund, the most successful equity mutual fund in the country when he rain it, as well as current trustee of the Fidelity group of funds - Peter Lynch is THE source for stock and mutual fund investing. In Beating the Street, Lynch's goal is simple: to teach you how to have more money tomorrow than you have today. He believes success depends on an investor's ability to ignore the worries of the world long enough to allow their investments to succeed. Lynch provides sound advice on the following topics: Shopping for stocks: why shopping malls are great investment guides Looking for a few good stocks: how some investments lead to others Prospecting in bad news: why conventional wisdom may not be the final word Offering a one-on-one consultation with one of the most successful stock analysts around, Beating the Street will help you make the right investment choices.
Peter Lynch (Author), Peter Lynch (Narrator)
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One Up on Wall Street: How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market
STOCKS ARE THE NUMBER ONE MONEY-MAKING INVESTMENT TODAY. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN MAKE MONEY IN THE MARKET! Peter Lynch has been called "an investment superstar" (Fortune). Manager of the $9 billion Fidelity Magellan Fund, he has earned investors a 190,000 return on a 10,000 investment over the last twelve years. Now Peter Lynch shows how you can make a profit on Wall Street with the knowledge you already have. Discover: Why smart money is not so smart -- and why you may be a better stock picker than the pros How to follow your hunches -- and back them up with facts Why you should forget everything you hear about the economy and how to pick your own time to buy and sell How to determine which kinds of stocks are best for you From price-earnings ratios to cash assets, from low growth stocks to "The Twelve Silliest Things People Say About Stock Prices," here is a powerful guide to investing -- from "one of the greatest investors to ever buy stock" (Barron's Financial Weekly).
Peter Lynch (Author), Peter Lynch (Narrator)
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