American Finance

Why have so many middle-class Americans encountered so much financial trouble? In this classic analysis of hard-pressed families, the authors discover that financial stability for many middle-class Americans is all too fragile. The authors consider the changing cultural and economic factors that threaten financial security and what they imply for the future vitality of the middle class. A new preface examines the persistent and new threats that have emerged since the original publication.

Farming Humans: American Inequality and Profit Over People in the Age of Oligarchy—now in a powerful, unabridged audiobook narrated by Eric Leo himself. Join a frontline voice who has lived the realities of corporate “farming” and structural injustice, as he guides you through America’s hidden mechanisms of exploitation—and equips you to push back. In eight hard-hitting chapters, you’ll learn: How the Federal Reserve’s secret origins and debt-creation cycle fuel boom-bust crashes that enrich elites and saddle everyday Americans with “debt bondage.”

Do you want to financially stable in an unstable world - then check out this audiobook. Learn more about biblical money management, how to reduce your expenses, and even creative ways to earn money. The purpose of this audiobook, therefore, is to help you, as parents, to get a clear and accurate Biblical-perspective and focus on your finances. In listening to this audiobook you will be encouraged to view, handle, and spend money God’s way.

Are you tired of everyone else getting ahead but you? Do you think about your children’s futures and generations to come? Does the wealth gap in this country concern you, and are you disappointed that nearly 45% of African American children, under the age of six, live in poverty? More than anything, are you ready to start wealth building? If you answered yes to those questions, I have a solution for you. And with the stock market at an all-time high, and so many new innovations on the horizon, it’s time for you to plant a tiny seed and let Wall Street SHOW US THE MONEY! This simple ...

What do Americans do with their money? Marketplace host David Brancaccio took a financial pilgrimage across the country to find out. Get Squandering Aimlessly plus a 1-Month, 6-Month, or 12-Month Subscription to Marketplace at a special discount.

Globalization is about Americans outsourcing product development and services to other countries. Globality is the next step, where rapidly developing economies from around the world are now competing with us head to head. The authors present a strong case that the economic climate in which we have lived is going to change in unprecedented ways.

Discover the world of immigrant ‘money clubs’ in the US. Learn how groups of migrants and refugees creatively pool resources to first survive—putting food on the table—then thrive as they expand their businesses and invest in real estate. From modest set-ups in Iowa to intricate systems in Boston, grassroots money clubs drive immigrant success through thrift, accountability, and smart lending. Representing members from Latin American, African, and Asian communities, money clubs draw on grit and ingenuity to build financial stability and meaningful connections in a new land. '...

The Patrons of Husbandry - or the Grange - is the longest-lived US agricultural society and, since its founding shortly after the Civil War, has had immeasurable influence on social change as enacted by ordinary Americans. The Grange sought to relieve the struggles of small farmers by encouraging collaboration. Pathbreaking for its inclusion of women, the Grange is also well known for its association with Gilded Age laws aimed at curbing the monopoly power of railroads.

Have you tried to live on a budget only to discover that budgeting just doesn't move the needle? No matter how hard you try to cut back and pinch pennies, you just can't seem to get ahead? Smart money management is important, but sometimes you really need to just make more money to achieve your financial goals and get ahead in life. Earn Extra Income offers a collection of 25 easy-to-implement side hustles, part-time jobs, small business ideas, and work-from-home opportunities that you can implement in the next 30 days.

Political gridlock in Washington…the lingering effects of the financial crisis…structural problems such as unemployment and the skills gap of our work force…the mediocre K-12 educational system. Are our best days behind us? Joel Kurtzman persuasively shows why all the talk about America's decline is not only baseless but dead wrong. Our best days, are, in fact, ahead of us.

"Tax Free at Last" is a true story about income tax law, tracing its roots over 100 years ago from a simple tax collection method to an uncontrollable force that impacts all citizens' lives. The book sheds light on unexplored corners of the income tax world and advocates for a complete overhaul of the tax system.

Forget what you’ve been culturally conditioned to think about financial freedom. It’s no longer reserved for the elite. How many legitimate problems would you have if acquiring money to pay for your basic needs was no longer your primary focus? Imagine what your life would look like if your primary focus was not money, but instead something truly meaningful to you. With your basic financial needs met, you would be free to create, free to impact, free to explore, and free to evolve. What more could you want?

In 2000, after the Tribune Company acquired Times Mirror Corporation, it comprised the most powerful collection of newspapers in the world. How then did Tribune nosedive into bankruptcy and public scandal? In The Deal from Hell, veteran Tribune and Los Angeles Times editor James O'Shea takes us behind the scenes of the decisions that led to disaster in boardrooms and newsrooms from coast to coast, based on access to key players, court testimony, and sworn depositions.

As an Indian American in the US, you may often face challenges pertaining to how to exist in "modern" society, while adhering to what may feel like "old-world," or traditional principles, and values. You yearn to exist in both worlds while remaining financially savvy, enjoying a comfortable lifestyle, protecting your family, and investing in their future.

How well do you know US tax law, the IRS, and their rich histories? In this fun-filled trivia book, seasoned tax attorney Mike Kowis challenges listeners with 250 questions about American taxation. This audiobook covers amusing tax quotes, history of US taxation, the Internal Revenue Code, important case law, the Internal Revenue Service, tax forms, audits, politics, and much more! Plus, you’ll learn interesting factoids, such as: The US government hired Walt Disney to make cartoons encouraging citizens to pay income taxes in the 1940s. You will surely enjoy testing your knowledge!

We have created this collection to give you an all-inclusive book to reference when searching for help with finances, economics, and raising children. If you’re looking for solid answers that guide you in the right direction this book is for you. This book will give you the answers you’ve been searching for. This book is a must for anyone who is serious about learning more about guiding their family’s finances, economics, and children to achieve financial freedom.

Although most Americans attribute shifting practices in the financial industry to the invisible hand of the market, Mark H. Rose reveals the degree to which presidents, legislators, regulators, and even bankers themselves have long taken an active interest in regulating the industry.

Your AI systems handle millions in transactions daily. Are they truly secure? This essential guide reveals how Latin American financial institutions are protecting their AI infrastructure against emerging threats — from quantum attacks to model manipulation. Written for decision-makers who need to understand both the threats and solutions in our rapidly evolving financial landscape. Discover proven frameworks for securing AI systems while maintaining competitive advantage in one of the world's most dynamic banking markets.

For 36 years, Patti McKelvey has sold homes, condos, apartments, townhouses, and more in San Diego. Her total, north of 6,000 units, has meant helping all those individuals and families attain the American Dream. She is legendary in the city's real estate circles, for the number of sales per year (and a shelf-full of awards as the top agent for Corky McMillin and Coldwell Banker West) and for her gift of listening - she finds out what clients want and leads them to the purchase or the sale of a home.

Behind every financial crisis lurks a "political bubble" - policy biases that foster market behaviors leading to financial instability. Rather than tilting against risky behavior, political bubbles - arising from a potent combination of beliefs, institutions, and interests - aid, abet, and amplify risk.