This is a behavioral economics book showing readers how money anxiety impacts consumer financial behavior and the economy. The book demonstrates the impact of financial anxiety on retail sales and bank savings. When money anxiety increases, consumers save more and spend less, which pushes the economy into a recession. Conversely, when money anxiety decreases, consumers save less and spend more, which expands the economy.

This guide outlines concepts and principles of microeconomics in an easy to understand format. It contains information on: supply & demand, elasticity & production costs, perfect competition & monopoly, resource markets, wage determination & externalities, labor supply and much more.

In the aftermath of the Financial Crisis, many commonly held beliefs have emerged to explain its cause. Conventional wisdom blames Wall Street and the mortgage industry for using low down payments, teaser rates, and other predatory tactics to seduce unsuspecting home owners into assuming mortgages they couldn't afford. It blames average Americans for borrowing recklessly and spending too much. And it blames the tax policies and deregulatory environment of the Reagan and Bush administration...

Sweeping changes are transforming the financial services industry. More and more Canadians are turning to investment advisors to help them achieve lifelong financial security, but how do we know who to trust with our money and our retirement plans? All too often, argues John DeGoey, an advisor who appears to be a dispassionate professional giving objective advice turns out to be a salesperson, recommending a product because of the size of the embedded commission.Where does the future lie f...

Kiyosaki expands on his belief that the school system was created to churn out 'Es' / Employees... those "A Students" who read well, memorize well and test well... and not the creative thinkers, visionaries and dreamers –entrepreneurs-in-the-making... those "C Students who grow up to be the innovators and creators of new ideas, businesses, applications and products.The book urges parents not to be obsessed with their kids' "letter grades" ("good grades" might only mean they or the ...

The essential guide to making smarter decisions by decoding CEO CommunicationsRecommended reading in Warren Buffet’s 2013 Shareholder LetterInvesting Between the Lines introduces a revolutionary method for evaluating the financial integrity of a company. You don’t need special access to “insider” information or a degree in accounting to figure it out. In fact, the secret is right in front of you—in black and white—in the words of every s...

Please note that there is a new 3rd edition of Zero Debt!Would you like to be free from financial worries, rest at night knowing your bills are paid, and have peace of mind when it comes to money matters? Then you need Zero Debt – a 30-day action plan to fix your finances.In Zero Debt, you'll discover:•How to get annoying creditors off your back•Insider secrets to reduce interest rates or eliminate credit card late fees•Your legal rights – and what b...

For many, the first home they purchase is a condo. What seems like an apartment that you own, in fact comes with a lot more responsibilities than a single-family home as you and your neighbors are sharing walls, floors and other common areas. The Condo Owner's Answer Book covers all of the common issues with condos and condominium ownership presented in easy-to-follow question and answer format. It addresses the unique and specific type of home ownership that comes with buying and owning a...

The questions investors need to ask . . . The answers corporate America must give about the true facts of corporate performance and value.During the 2001 baseball season, when games were played at Enron Field in Houston, a typical reaction was: “What the hell is Enron and what do they do?” Now we know more about the executives and inner workings of today’s best-known rogue company than we ever imagined. But it turns out that Enron is just the most egregious case of a disturbing tre...

Mastering the Art Managing Money is an unconventional book. It teaches that success in money matters is more art than science. The book begins with introductory lessons on why we all need to manage money properly. Chapter two reveals that the science of financial management is simply not enough. The role of emotions in financial decision making was x-rayed in addition to a presentation of different concepts of success. The main body of the book focused on a series of five connected steps o...

"I wish I had known" is commonly heard after major economic disruptions. Make Your Move shows you how to spot future changes well in advance so you have plenty of time to take advantage of them. It's packed with practical strategies and proven solutions that businesses of all sizes can immediately use to boost their bottom lines and strengthen their futures. For over 27 years, authors Alan and Brian Beaulieu have specialized in forecasting future economic changes for businesses. Their accu...

Crescenzi makes frequent appearances on CNBC, Bloomberg, and NBC's “Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo” and he has acted as advisor to members of the White HouseThe author is a featured columnist for thestreet.com's” Real Money” and has a strong professional followingThe book covers all major instruments and investment choices