Business - Finance & Investing
Citizens DisUnited: Passive Investors, Drone CEOs, and the Corporate Capture of the American Dream
by Robert A.G. Monks
published by Miniver Press
An experienced, highly successful businessman, Fortune 500 board member, lawyer and former public official explains how a very few individuals could reverse the trends that threaten the very fabric of the United States -- and calls them out by name.
J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2013: For Preparing Your 2012 Tax Return
by J.K. Lasser Institute
published by Wiley
This reliable reference, written by a team of tax specialists includes filing tips to help preparers plan and file their 2012 tax return in the most efficient way possible. It covers some of the most important topics associated with taxes, such as what to report as income; how preparers can save on taxes as well as what deductions they can claim.
The New Tycoons: Inside the Trillion Dollar Private Equity Industry That Owns
by Jason Kelly
published by Wiley
In The New Tycoons, Bloomberg News reporter Jason Kelly demystifies the complex world of private equity by telling the stories of the top firms and their leaders. The book details how their role as investors, owners, and employers has put them at the center of our lives.
The Art & Science of Technical Analysis: Market Structure, Price Action & Trading Strategies
by Adam Grimes
published by Wiley Trading
This book, written for both the self-directed and institutional trader, explores the tools and techniques of discretionary trading—the art of trading. Not just a collection of trading patterns and ideas, this is a book that looks deeply into the art of technical analysis, and gives traders the tools and techniques they need to profit in today's competitive marketplace.
Most Important Thing Illuminated: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor
by Howard Marks
published by Columbia Business School Publishing
Whether you've already read The Most Important Thing, a book that distilled the wisdom of Marks's celebrated client memos into a single volume, or are new to the book, The Most Important Thing Illuminated will give you an unprecedented look into how America's top investors make decisions and achieve financial success.
Acts of God and Man: Ruminations on Risk and Insurance
by Michael R. Powers
published by Columbia Business School Publishing
A distinctive characteristic of earthquakes, hurricanes, bombings, and other insurance risks is that they impact the values of stocks, bonds, commodities, and other human-made financial products. Michael R. Powers guides readers through the methods available for identifying and measuring risks, financing their consequences, and forecasting their future behavior within the limits of science.
When Life Strikes: Weathering Financial Storms
by Cal Brown
published by Brown Books
What will I do if I lose my career, spouse, parents or health? These are just a few questions Cal Brown urges you to ask yourself in this book. In straightforward and accessible terms, he address the countless scenarios we must face and provides strategies to cope with the financial impact of these "life strike" moments. By preparing and planning ahead, we can make difficult decisions now.
Pandora's Risk: Uncertainty at the Core of Finance
by Kent Osband
published by Columbia Business School Publishing
Sparking a revolution in investment risk analysis, Osband recasts the market as a learning machine rather than a knowledge machine. The market continually errs, corrects itself, and makes new errors. Respecting that process, without idolizing it, will promote wiser investment, trading, and regulation. With uncertainty embedded at its core, Osband's rational approach points to a finance theory worthy of twenty-first-century investing.
The Most Important Thing: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor
by Howard Marks
published by Columbia Business School Publishing
After four decades spent ascending to the top of the investment management profession, Howard Marks is today sought out by the world's leading value investors, and his client memos brim with insightful commentary and a time-tested, fundamental philosophy. Now for the first time, all readers can benefit from Marks's wisdom, concentrated into a single volume that speaks to both the amateur and seasoned investor.
Boombustology: Spotting Financial Bubbles Before They Burst
by Vikram Mansharamani
published by Wiley
THE WORLD IS in the midst of an accelerating sequence of booms and busts, and despite these developments, no organized multidisciplinary framework exists for thinking about them.
Accounting for Value
by Stephen Penman
published by Columbia Business School Publishing
Accounting for Value teaches investors and analysts how to handle accounting in evaluating equity investments. The book's novel approach shows that valuation and accounting are much the same: valuation is actually a matter of accounting for value.
Bank on Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Protecting Your Financial Future
by Pamela Yellen
published by Vanguard Press
The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and BusinessWeek bestseller Bank On Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future reveals the secrets to taking back control of your financial future that Wall Street, banks, and credit card companies don't want you to know.
Complicit: How Greed and Collusion Made the Credit Crisis Unstoppable
by Mark Gilbert
published by Bloomberg Press
The credit crunch is affecting every investor and every consumer, every industry and every government program, yet few people truly understand how it happened. Subprime mortgages have been center stage, but behind the scenes a conspiracy of greed among bankers, investors, rating agencies and regulators has imperiled everyone’s financial future.
Master Your Debt: Slash Your Monthly Payments and Become Debt Free
by Jordan E. Goodman, with Bill Westrom
published by Wiley
The world of borrowing and debt management has changed dramatically, leaving people confused about how best to secure their financial future. This book is the only guide with detailed advice to help you become debt free or master the debt you have, based on the latest laws and new government programs and policies implemented under the Obama administration.
Full of Bull: Unscramble Wall Street Doubletalk to Protect and Build Your Portfolio
by Stephen T. McClellan
published by FT Press
The Truth About Wall Street Stock Research--Now 100% Updated for Today's Markets! They mislead. They confuse. You can't afford to listen to one word stock analysts say--especially not right now. Wall Street won't tell you how to protect your capital or steer you toward gains. The Street is good at selling, not analyzing; it wants you to trade, not invest.
The Cul-De-Sac Syndrome
by John Wasik
published by Bloomberg Press
Wasik's observations are firmly grounded in exclusive on-the-ground research, interviews with thought leaders, and the latest studies and statistics. He exposes the untold truths about home ownership: “green” isn't always so “green”; life isn't cheaper after accounting for gas, water, and taxes; and modern suburban living isn't so idyllic considering the toll it takes on our health.
Where to Put Your Money NOW: How to Make Super-Safe Investments and Secure Your Future
by Peter Passell
published by Pocket Books (S&S)
It's your money. You worked for it. And there's one thing you can be sure of. One day, you and your family will need it. For college tuition. For retirement. For illness. Maybe even just because you want to take a vacation. But in a time when the socks have been knocked off Wall Street, when the world's economy is taking a shocking battering, and when everybody seems to have a horror story about a neighbor or a friend, it's easy to start wondering if your savings will still be there when you need them.
The Secret Code of Success: 7 Hidden Steps to More Wealth and Happiness
by Noah St. John
published by Collins Business
By working with thousands of clients at The Success Clinic of America, Noah St. John has found that when it comes to success, the conscious mind is the wrong place to start.
Rich Brother, Rich Sister: Two Different Paths to God, Money, and Happiness
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
published by Vanguard Press
Two lives, together, then apart, then together again, as a brother and a sister discover the riches of life. Rich Brother, Rich Sister combines the inspirational true life stories of Robert Kiyosaki and his sister Emi into one book that will reaffirm your belief in the power of purpose, the importance of action, and the ability to overcome all obstacles in a quest for wealth, both financial and spiritual.
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is: Investment Strategies for Lifetime Wealth from a #1 Wall Street Stock Picker
by Natalie Pace
published by Vanguard
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is offers a sensible, easy-to-follow yet powerful set of investing strategies for the would-be investor -- from the complete novice to those with experience.
The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets: How to Keep Your Portfolio Up When the Market Is Down
by Peter D. Schiff
published by Wiley
In the wake of falling stock and real estate prices, the American economy is poised for a decade-long bear market, so says Peter Schiff. After he accurately predicted the current market turmoil, savvy investors should pay attention--and start protecting their assets now, before the markets take their toll.
The Intelligent Portfolio: Practical Wisdom on Personal Investing from Financial Engines
by Christopher L. Jones & William F. Sharpe
published by Wiley
The key to good investment decisions is making informed choices. And while you cannot predict the future, it is possible to create investment strategies that can maximize your chances of success. In The Intelligent Portfolio, author Christopher Jones shows you how this can be accomplished.
Rich Dad's Increase Your Financial IQ: Get Smarter with Your Money
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
published by Business Plus
For years, Robert Kiyosaki has firmly believed that the best investment one can ever make is in taking the time to truly understand how one's finances work. Too many people are much more interested in the quick-hitting scheme, or trying to find a short-cut to real wealth.
Cash-Rich Retirement: Use the Investing Techniques of the Mega-Wealthy to Secure Your Retirement Future
by Jim Schlagheck
published by St. Martins
Cash-Rich Retirement, as seen on the public television series Retirement Revolution, brings the investing strategies of the mega-rich to everyday people. It breaks with conventional advice that tells the public to invest mightily in stocks, flip holdings, and seek capital gains.
Fast Profits in Hard Times: 10 Secret Strategies to Make You Rich in an Up or Down Economy
by Jordan E. Goodman, with Bill Westrom
published by Business Plus
Do you think you can't profit if the economy is in serious decline? Many investors believe you can earn substantial profits only if it's strong. But in this groundbreaking book, Jordan E. Goodman, "America's Money Answers Man" and an expert with thirty years of experience in the financial media, proves how wrong they can be.
The Little Book That Makes You Rich: A Proven Market-Beating Formula for Growth Investing
by Louis Navellier
published by Wiley
Louis Navellier is one of the most well-respected growth investors of our day. He's pulled impressive profits from the stock market for over twenty-seven years, he has also helped investors beat the market by nearly a 4-1 margin. Now, with The Little Book That Makes You Rich, he'll show you how to do the same.
Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets: Surviving the Public Spectacle in Finance and Politics
by William Bonner and Lila Rajiva
published by Wiley
Collectively, people think and act in ways that are different from how they think and act as individuals. Understanding these differences, says William (Bill) Bonner -- a longtime maverick observer of the financial world and the vagaries of the investing public -- is vital to preserving your wealth and personal dignity.
100 Minds That Made the Market
by Ken Fisher
published by Wiley
Introducing the new Fisher Investment Series. Comprised of engaging and informative titles written by renowned money manager and bestselling author Ken Fisher, this series offers essential insights into the worlds of investing and finance.
Rules for Renegades: How to Make More Money, Rock Your Career, and Revel in Your Individuality
by Christine Comaford-Lynch
published by McGraw-Hill
Renegade entrepreneur -- and runaway success story -- Christine Comaford-Lynch has lived the kind of life most of us can only dream about. From model to monk to multimillionaire, she does what she wants -- and gets things done.
Now, in ten outrageous life lessons, she'll show you how to make your dreams come true. Your way. Your rules.
The Last Chance Millionaire: It's Not Too Late to Become Wealthy
by Douglas R. Andrew
published by Warner Business Books
With clear language and a wealth of contrarian financial knowledge, this book is the definitive retirement guide for the baby boomer generation. So don't settle for living off Social Security of your taxed-to-death 401(k) -- read this book and enjoy your best years while securing your financial future for yourself and your loved ones.
The Maui Millionaires: Discover the Secrets Behind the World's Most Exclusive Wealth Retreat and Become Financially Free
by David Finkel and Diane Kennedy, CPA
published by Wiley
It's an event so popular, it's sold out up to a year in advance. It's an experience so powerful, participants willingly pay the $30,000 ticket price -- and return again and again. It's a place where dreams are made, expectations are exceeded, and multimillionaires are born.
Health Care on Less Than You Think
by Fred Brock
published by Henry Holt
Once again, Fred Brock provides unrivaled, objective, and essential financial reporting and advice to safeguard the wallets of American families.
The Money Coach's Guide to Your First Million: 7 Smart Habits to Building the Wealth of Your Dreams
by Lynnette Khalfani
published by McGraw-Hill
The Money Coach's Guide to Your First Million tells you exactly what to do. First you'll formulate an easy-to-follow budget that fits your lifestyle. Then you'll be able to construct a plan to get out of debt, establish perfect credit, and save a bundle.
Online Shopper's Survival Guide: Order Anything, Anywhere, Anytime
by Jacquelyn Lynn
published by Entrepreneur Press
Savvy shopping survival expert Jacquelyn Lynn navigates all the twists and turns of online shopping, offering you secrets that save big bucks!
Invest in Your Nest: Add Style, Comfort, and Value to Your Home
by Barbara Kavovit
published by Rodale
In her first book, Room for Improvement, Barbara K provided the tools and the confidence required to tackle basic home repair projects. Now, she takes home improvement to the next level by exploring the various ways you can add not only style and comfort but also property value to your home.
Black Gold: The New Frontier in Oil for Investors
by George Orwel
published by Wiley
Modern living is driven by oil, from the gasoline that propels our cars to the electricity that powers our homes to the military that protects our freedom. Throughout the twentieth century, a relatively uninterrupted supply of oil has fueled our nation's unparalleled growth.
More Than You Know
by Michael J. Mauboussin
published by Columbia University Press
A true eye-opener, More Than You Know shows how a multidisciplinary approach that pays close attention to process and the psychology of decision making offers the best chance for long-term financial results.
The Millionaire Maker: Act, Think, and Make Money the Way the Wealthy Do
by Loral Langemeier
published by McGarw-Hill
Even financial woes and a limited income can't stop you from creating real, sustainable wealth and the freedom it buys. The Millionaire Maker reveals Loral's proven wealth-building system that thousands of ordinary people have already used to begin a life of unlimited financial freedom.
The New Health Insurance Solution: How to Get Cheaper, Better Coverage Without a Traditional Employer Plan
by Paul Zane Pilzer
published by Wiley
The New Health Insurance Solution explains how you can profit from recent changes in the law and in the healthcare industry that have put good quality, affordable health insurance within the reach of millions of Americans.
Live Well on Less Than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Achieving Your Financial Freedom
by Fred Brock
published by Times Books
Fred Brock turned the conventional wisdom on its head in his bestselling book Retire on Less Than You Think, and here he uncovers ways to bolster your financial health during your working years.
Looking Forward: An Optimist's Guide to Retirement
by Ellen Freudenheim
published by Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Looking Forward helps us figure out what we want to do with our post-career years, whether that means working part-time, traveling to China, writing a novel, or falling in love (again).