American Money

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.

Following in the rich tradition of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, Dr. Ken Odiwé, himself a rags to riches New American Millionaire, continues to explore the secrets that self-made millionaires share. As you will soon discover, many self-made millionaires started out with much less than you have. In fact, the interesting people you will meet here came to America with nothing more than a few meagre belongings, a few bucks in their pockets, and a burning desire to succeed.

Looking at life, how do you think you fared? Financially are you prepared? Our Financial Development is a lifetime journey. As we go through life celebrating work, family, and play, we are continuously facing financial decisions. With each decision, we take a step down a road that will eventually lead us into a future that was once just a thought and is now... a reality.

When people say the word slave, most think of unpaid, uneducated workers with little to no professional skills. However, this is not the case, and that word "slave" erases the genius of those who were in bondage. In the United States of America, African Americans were in bondage for centuries, and despite being in bondage and known as "slave", these men and women, as well as their descendants, contributed remarkably to the foundation and success of the country by doing the same jobs we "professionals" do today, from those in healthcare to designers and more except they didn't get paid. Your...

This audiobook lists, and then analyzes, many of the highest paying jobs in America that either do, or don’t, require some sort of college education. Many people don’t realize that there are jobs in many industries that pay over a hundred thousand dollars a year that don’t require anything other than a high school diploma, or that don’t require any education of any kind whatsoever at all. Countless millions of people have become millionaires, or have retired with over a hundred thousand dollars a year in passive income sources.

The anticipated second installment of In These Streets: Koi’s Saga is here. It picks up where the first installment has left off, informing you of the events after young Koi and older boyfriend Griff were rushed to the hospital. This second installment is just as hot as the first, introducing you to a new cast of characters with even more secrets and scandals. Find out what happens when their paths collide as the saga continues.

A sexy plus size, donor baby romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club. Plus-sized African American beauty Jerri’s biological clock is ticking fast! She’s only 33 and she’s about to be menopausal! Determined to have the baby she’s always wanted, she seeks out a sperm donor...Who turns out to be no other than the rich, talented, and alluring Jackson Colby! Jerri’s determined to not let that sway her...She’s focused on one thing and one thing only: A baby. But the more time she and Jackson spend with each other, the more they can’t keep their hands off each other!

This book examines how the human mind, in particular that of the American working class, navigates the various cultural factors that have composed the American economy.

Explore the intricate workings of two pivotal institutions at the heart of America's financial system—the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Federal Reserve. "The Foundations of American Finance: The IRS and the Federal Reserve" offers a comprehensive examination of how these entities shape the nation's economic landscape. This book delves into the historical roots and evolution of the IRS and the Federal Reserve, revealing their critical roles in managing taxation and monetary policy.

Join David Denby, New Yorker critic and otherwise sensible man, on a whirlwind ride through an exuberant stock market, investment feeding frenzy, and the cataclysmic result of greed and illusion.

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.

What would you do to avenge the person you loved most in the world? When her mother is brutally murdered by her abusive boyfriend, Karma Alonso-Walker knows the Newark Police Department won’t do anything to help her. They didn’t when her mother was still alive—and they for sure won’t now that she’s dead. That leaves Karma with only one choice. Take matters into her own hands. It sounds simple enough. After all, she knows who the killer is. But in order to exact her vengeance, Karma will have to dig deep into a world that she’s avoided her whole life, and make a dangerous deal ...

The coauthor of Desperate Hoodwives, Meesha Mink set out on her own with the street-fiction hit Real Wifeys: On the Grind. The series’ second installment, Get Money, finds Harriet “Luscious” Jordan in serious need of scratch after her hubby Make$ is put behind bars. A natural-born hustler, Luscious jumps into the party-promotion biz and begins pulling in big-time cash. But she can’t let go of a grudge against her old rival Goldie, and it may be her undoing.

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck while watching others profit from the neighborhood you grew up in? Wealth Beyond Hood-Rich is the ultimate guide to turning the properties in your community into powerful wealth-building tools. This book speaks directly to Black Americans ready to take control of their financial future by creating generational wealth through real estate—starting in their own backyard. Interest: Imagine owning properties that not only generate steady income but also uplift your neighborhood.

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.

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.

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!

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.

The first comprehensive look at how politicians let the entertainment industry bilk taxpayers, hijack public policy, and hurt economic investment, starting and ending with Trump.

Trust in our government has reached an all-time low. More than ever before, Americans believe that money buys results in Congress and that business interests wield control over our legislature. With heartfelt urgency and a keen desire for righting wrongs, Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig takes a clear-eyed look at how we arrived at this crisis: how fundamentally good people, with good intentions, have allowed our democracy to be co-opted by outside interests and how this exploitation has become entrenched in the system.