Main Street Beats Wall Street

Author : Jonathan Clements
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470522264

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The Little Book of Main Street Money by Jonathan Clements Pdf

"A gem from one of the most brilliant minds in personal finance." — Ben Stein, author, actor, TV personality, and New York Times columnist In a financial world gone mad, you still need to manage your money, put your kids through college, and save for retirement. To the rescue comes Jonathan Clements with 21 easy-to-follow rules to help you secure your financial future. Clements has spent a quarter century demystifying Wall Street for ordinary, real people on Main Street, including more than thirteen years as the Wall Street Journal's hugely popular personal-finance columnist. In The Little Book of Main Street Money, Clements brings us back to basics, with commonsense suggestions for intelligent money management. Chock-full of financial guidance that will stand up in any market, the book also reflects a financial philosophy that Clements has developed over a lifetime of watching Wall Street and writing about money—and that is even more important in the current volatile market. From the big picture (home, retirement, financial happiness) to the micro (taxes, inflation, investment costs), he offers clear-cut advice for taking control of your financial life, detailing the strategies needed to thrive in today's tough economic times. The 21 truths outlined throughout this book are a guiding light for everyone, young and old, whether starting out or soon retiring. Each chapter reads like a Clements column—clear, pithy, and feisty. From the obvious to the counterintuitive, the truths will bolster your returns, cut your costs, and give you financial peace of mind. Collectively, the 21 truths show you how to think about your entire financial life—not just stocks and bonds, but your home, your debts, your financial promises to your children, your income-earning ability, and so much more. They will help you not only survive today's treacherous financial terrain, but also prepare you for success tomorrow. Renowned for his spirited writing and shrewd investment guidance, Clements is the sane voice investors need to stay grounded in the midst of so much financial insanity.

Author : Judith Schulz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783658162689

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From Wall Street to Main Street by Judith Schulz Pdf

Since the financial crisis cannot be explained by looking at the ‘numbers’ alone, Judith Schulz investigates the diverse facets of the economic system, including the emotional response and motivations of the actors. It is precisely in this context that fiction can fill in the gaps in the understanding of the financial crisis and its cultural context. Schulz analyses works of Don DeLillo, Jess Walter and Martha McPhee to explore the complex and multifaceted interaction between culture and the economy. These authors shed light on the impact of neoliberal economic policies and create a dialogue on the highly controversial questions related to the financial crisis. They point to the contradictions and paradoxes within American culture and show that there is a need to renegotiate issues of national identity and the American Dream.

Author : Craig Boulton
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780595193363

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Twenty Years of Wall Street on Main Street by Craig Boulton Pdf

Twenty Years of Wall Street on Main Street is about the author's experiences working with myriad clients in just about every investment venue in existence. It also includes his observations of his peers and how they worked with the investing public and the use of various firm proprietary investment products to enhance firm revenue, often at the expense of the client's financial best interests. In the course of presenting his story, the author explains 20 years of financial market history and how that impacted his choices of investments for his clients. Additionally the author spends considerable time explaining the mechanics of investing through NYSE member firms including the rules of broker conduct, firm operations, the investment banking process, and how various firms exercised (or failed to exercise) their responsibilities in controlling broker misconduct. Finally, the text contains a wealth of information pertinent to investment decision making for investors of all levels of sophistication; a collection of necessary skills the author repeatedly demonstrated as a skilled practitioner under a multitude of difficult market conditions.

Author : Harald A. Mieg
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135652142

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The Social Psychology of Expertise by Harald A. Mieg Pdf

Mieg's book, in our LEA Expertise series, will cover the issues of expertise and relate them to experts' roles in psychology, organizational studies, and sociology.

Author : Richard J. Maturi
Publisher : Irwin Professional Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1557388040

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Main Street Beats Wall Street by Richard J. Maturi Pdf

According to The Wall Street Journal, over 60% of investment clubs have produced lifetime annual returns equal to or better than the stock market. In a series of colorfully written profiles, this book reveals the strategies and tactics of the nation's top investment clubs. It is a valuable reference for people who want to join or start their own investment club.

Author : Richard J. Maturi
Publisher : Irwin Professional Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Finance
ISBN : UCSD:31822020795290

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Wall Street Words by Richard J. Maturi Pdf

Richard Maturi provides a concise explanation of the investment markets and defines and explains hundreds of words and terms--completely updated and including dozens of new entries.

Author : Leo Haviland
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Communication
ISBN : 9781457505652

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Word$ on the $Treet by Leo Haviland Pdf

"Words on the Street" is an experienced insider's analysis of Wall Street language. This informative and entertaining exploration of marketplace rhetoric focuses on metaphors derived from the fascinating arenas of games, love, war, politics, religion, the fine arts, and natural physical science. This expose reviews that wordplay in the context of the American Dream. Armies of books describe marketplace structure and instruments, recount economic history, or unveil personalities and strategies of heroic (or scandalous) individuals and institutions. "Words on the Street" is different. It enlightens Wall Street professionals, Main Street audiences, policy makers, and academics regarding Wall Street talk and its implications. Wall Street and American Dream rhetoric reflect and shape marketplace perspectives and thereby influence quests to make, keep, and manage money. Therefore Wall Street propaganda has major financial consequences for both Wall Street insiders and Main Street. "Words" may change marketplace viewpoints, including dogmas related to investment. This cultural investigation shows how investors and other players are persuaded to venture into and stay within stock, interest rate, currency, and commodity arenas. The opportunity to make money is a very incomplete explanation. The book is extensively documented from financial sources and via references to literature, film, and music. This study of Wall Street's language and rhetorical methods benefits Wall Street professionals, Main Street residents, businesses, politicians, and regulators seeking insight on how and why Wall Street sermons attract and convince them. Enticed by the oratory of Wall Street and its allies, many millions of Main Street dwellers around the globe have marched into and remained within Wall Street, often to "invest." The recent worldwide economic crisis underlines the importance of Wall Street marketplaces, even for those who have not carried their own money directly to Wall Street tables. "Words on the Street" demolishes the scientific ambitions and claims, not only of Wall Street, but also of economics and other social "sciences." "Words" investigates and discredits the counterfeit science (alleged objectivity) of the influential armies of would-be Newtons, Einsteins, Darwins, and Fords roaming throughout Wall Street and economics. Its analysis of Wall Street language in the context of the American Dream will fascinate American history scholars and students. Finally, "Words" provides an innovative yet persuasive explanation of cultural reasoning and how it differs from scientific rationality. Leo Haviland has three decades of experience in the Wall Street trading environment. Leo has worked for Goldman Sachs, Sempra Energy Trading, and other institutions. In his research and sales career in stock, interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity battlefields, he has dealt with numerous and diverse financial institutions and individuals. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago (Phi Beta Kappa) and the Cornell Law School.

Author : Robert E. Wright
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780812245646

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Corporation Nation by Robert E. Wright Pdf

Drawing on legal and economic history, Robert E. Wright traces the development of corporate institutions in America, connecting today's financial failures to weakened internal corporate regulation.

Author : Jonathan Clements
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470473238

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The Little Book of Main Street Money by Jonathan Clements Pdf

"A gem from one of the most brilliant minds in personal finance." — Ben Stein, author, actor, TV personality, and New York Times columnist In a financial world gone mad, you still need to manage your money, put your kids through college, and save for retirement. To the rescue comes Jonathan Clements with 21 easy-to-follow rules to help you secure your financial future. Clements has spent a quarter century demystifying Wall Street for ordinary, real people on Main Street, including more than thirteen years as the Wall Street Journal's hugely popular personal-finance columnist. In The Little Book of Main Street Money, Clements brings us back to basics, with commonsense suggestions for intelligent money management. Chock-full of financial guidance that will stand up in any market, the book also reflects a financial philosophy that Clements has developed over a lifetime of watching Wall Street and writing about money—and that is even more important in the current volatile market. From the big picture (home, retirement, financial happiness) to the micro (taxes, inflation, investment costs), he offers clear-cut advice for taking control of your financial life, detailing the strategies needed to thrive in today's tough economic times. The 21 truths outlined throughout this book are a guiding light for everyone, young and old, whether starting out or soon retiring. Each chapter reads like a Clements column—clear, pithy, and feisty. From the obvious to the counterintuitive, the truths will bolster your returns, cut your costs, and give you financial peace of mind. Collectively, the 21 truths show you how to think about your entire financial life—not just stocks and bonds, but your home, your debts, your financial promises to your children, your income-earning ability, and so much more. They will help you not only survive today's treacherous financial terrain, but also prepare you for success tomorrow. Renowned for his spirited writing and shrewd investment guidance, Clements is the sane voice investors need to stay grounded in the midst of so much financial insanity.

Author : Wj Reichertz
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1469198770

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Purpose Beyond 2012 by Wj Reichertz Pdf

Like many Americans, Ricky Vogt was searching for a career and purpose during the fallout from America's 2008 economic implosion. At the same time the nation was searching to resolve energy, environmental, and economic problems within a dysfunctional political system. This story explains how Vogt joined his fellow Americans as they fought amongst themselves in search of a better vision. He questions how community resolves the tension between intolerance and personal liberty; between the selfishness of trickle-down economics and the ideals of spirituality and our founding documents promoting the common good. The book depicts Vogt's evolving search for better solutions and a new way forward.

Author : John Wells,John G. Wells
Publisher : Broadway
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0767901789

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Kiss Your Stockbroker Goodbye by John Wells,John G. Wells Pdf

A 25-year veteran of the investment profession breaks the spell of full-commission brokerage houses and shows how to join the booming ranks of investors who save--and make--a fortune with their own do-it-yourself strategies.

Author : Jeff D. Opdyke
Publisher : Currency
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780307498878

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The Wall Street Journal. Complete Personal Finance Guidebook by Jeff D. Opdyke Pdf

From America’s most authoritative source: the quintessential primer on understanding and managing your money Money courses through just about every corner of our lives and has an impact on the way we live today and how we’ll be able to live in the future. Understanding your money, and getting it to work for you, has never been more important than it is today, as more and more of us are called upon to manage every aspect of our financial lives, from managing day-to-day living expenses to planning a college savings fund and, ultimately, retirement. From The Wall Street Journal, the most trusted name in financial and money matters, this indispensable book takes the mystery out of personal finance. Start with the basics, learn how they work, and you’ll become a better steward of your own money, today and in the future. Consider The Wall Street Journal Complete Personal Finance Guidebook your cheat sheet to the finances of your life. This book will help you: • Understand the nuts and bolts of managing your money: banking, investing, borrowing, insurance, credit cards, taxes, and more • Establish realistic budgets and savings plans • Develop an investment strategy that makes sense for you • Make the right financial decisions about real estate • Plan for retirement intelligently Also available—the companion to this guidebook: The Wall Street Journal Personal Finance Workbook, by Jeff D. Opdyke Get your financial life in order with help from The Wall Street Journal. Look for: • The Wall Street Journal Complete Money and Investing Guidebook • The Wall Street Journal Complete Identity Theft Guidebook • The Wall Street Journal Complete Real Estate Investing Guidebook

Author : Richard J. Maturi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0960729828

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Investors' Guide for Making Magabucks on Mergers by Richard J. Maturi Pdf

Author : David Gardner,Tom Gardner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780743216111

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The Motley Fool Investment Guide by David Gardner,Tom Gardner Pdf

For Making Sense of Investing Today...the Fully Revised and Expanded Edition of the Bestselling The Motley Fool Investment Guide Today, with the Internet, anyone can be an informed investor. Once you learn to tune out the hype and focus on meaningful factors, you can beat the Street. The Motley Fool Investment Guide, completely revised and updated with clear and witty explanations, deciphers all the new information -- from evaluating individual stocks to creating a diverse investment portfolio. David and Tom Gardner have investing ideas for you -- no matter how much time or money you have. This new edition of The Motley Fool Investment Guide is built for today's investor, sophisticate and novice alike, with updated information on: Finding high-growth stocks that will beat the market over the long term Identifying volatile young companies that traditional valuation measures may miss Using Fool.com and the Internet to locate great sources of useful information

Author : John Lardas,John Lardas Modern
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : American literature
ISBN : 0252025997

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The Bop Apocalypse by John Lardas,John Lardas Modern Pdf

Lardas examines the new visions of the three artists and their Beat religiosity, wherein they lived their "religion" of real-life experience rather than faith. By rejecting the cultural tenets of postwar America, each man took on the discourse of the public theology, created physical enactments of a religious representation of the world, and through literature changed the interpretation of modern religion.