Smart Finance

Drawing on examples from over 100 foundations and non-profits, Money Well Spent gives listeners the framework they need to design a smart strategy. This is a book for everyone who wants to get the most from a philanthropic dollar: donors, foundations, and non-profits.

Are you prepared for retirement—or just hoping for the best? Retirement Ready is your ultimate, step-by-step guide to planning a secure and comfortable future. Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, this powerful resource shows you how to take control of your finances, grow your wealth, and confidently retire on your own terms. Inside this practical and easy-to-follow guidebook, you’ll discover how to: ✅ Save money consistently—even if you’re starting late ✅ Maximize your Social Security benefits for lifelong income ✅ Create a smart budget that fits your retirement goals ...

According to Wall Street Journal investing columnist Spencer Jakab, most of us have no idea how much money we're leaving on the table - or that the average saver doesn't come anywhere close to earning the "average" returns touted in those glossy brochures. We're handicapped not only by psychological biases and a fear of missing out but by an industry with multimillion-dollar marketing budgets and an eye on its own bottom line, not yours.

When I began my own journey toward financial independence, I didn’t start out with all the answers. Like many of you, I faced moments of frustration, doubt, and at times, a mountain of debt that seemed insurmountable. The weight of financial obligations can make you feel trapped, unable to move forward, and constantly worried about tomorrow. But I can tell you from experience, there is a way out. The purpose of "A Debt-Free Life: Strategies to Eliminate Debt and Build Wealth" is to give you the roadmap I wish I had when I first began. Over the years, I’ve learned that achieving a debt-...

Topics Covered - Self-Discovery - Self-Awareness - Happiness and College Match - Academic and Career Success - Financial Aid Process - Ways To Save Money - Community Colleges - Transfer Students - Overcoming Learning Disabilities - International Students and Immigration Problems - Transcend Discrimination To Live Your Dreams - Live Boldly and Fearlessly Paul F. Davis is a UCLA trained University and Career Counselor who has earned 4 Master degrees with honors from prestigious universities and served international students at Texas A&M International University and for the American China ...

You can start learning the proven methods we have used for the past two years to earn over $10,000 a month. That's over $100,000 a year. The infamous six figures everyone chases!

So, can you make good money on Airbnb? Absolutely! You simply have to put the work in. If you manage to differentiate yourself from the competition through a tailored service and excellent communication, the sky is the limit. There are specific steps to master in order to turn the strategy into a long-term success. An experienced property wholesaler, for example, will have a set of potential buyers lined up before even making an offer. Do you know how to accomplish that?

Weaving anecdotes from their own lives with practical how-to advice, the Smart Cookies offer strategies that cut across the financial spectrum, whether you're deeply in debt or just want to manage your money better. Tackling the unique financial challenges facing women today, they offer easy-to-follow advice on everything from creating a spending plan to boosting your income to starting your own money club.

Consider a world in which you can send money directly to someone without using a bank – in seconds rather than days – and without paying exorbitant bank fees. Or one in which you keep money in an online wallet that is not linked to a bank, implying that you are your own bank with total control over your money. You don't need a bank's authorization to access or transfer it, and you never have to worry about it being taken away by a third party or being manipulated by a government's economic policies. This is not a future world; it is a world in which a small but growing number of early ...

Master the California Real Estate Market with Confidence—Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Investing! Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of the California real estate market? Does buying, selling, or investing feel daunting, with endless paperwork, legal jargon, and market unpredictability? You’re not alone. Many aspiring homeowners, sellers, and investors face these same hurdles—but this guide is here to change that.

"Mastery of DeFi and Smart Contracts: A Comprehensive Guide" is an essential resource for anyone looking to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and smart contracts. With the financial sector undergoing a revolutionary transformation, this guide serves as a beacon, illuminating the path for enthusiasts, investors, developers, and professionals eager to understand and engage with the cutting-edge technologies reshaping finance as we know it. This guide takes readers on an in-depth exploration of DeFi, elucidating how it leverages blockchain ...

Stop Wasting Money—Start Living Smarter! Are you tired of wondering where your paycheck actually goes? Do you want to save money without feeling like you're missing out on life? Frugal for Hard Times shows you how to live well on less—without sacrificing fun, comfort, or your daily caffeine fix. This isn’t another boring finance book that tells you never to eat out again. It’s a practical, funny, and totally doable guide to saving money, shopping smarter, and taking control of your finances without feeling deprived. Inside this book, you’ll discover how to: Budget like a pro—...

What Is Yield Farming? Make Passive Income Yield Farming In Decentralized Finance (DeFi) & Liquidity Mining Crypto Assets Investing, Trading & staking Crypto, NFTs, Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Metaverse With the popularity of blockchains and cryptocurrencies exploding in recent times, more and more investors and entrepreneurs are discovering the unique potential that this new financial revolution have for the virtual worlds market and global investments. But with so much confusing advice out there and so many conflicting ideas, how do you know where to begin? In this book, you will learn and ...

Empower your child or teen with essential skills for a financially secure future! This engaging guide simplifies budgeting, saving, and investing, teaching kids and young adults practical money management through real-life examples and exercises. They'll learn to navigate financial terms, use saving as a powerful tool to reach goals, and understand the basics of investing to make their money grow over time. Additionally, this book helps them spot scams, avoid common money mistakes, and build lifelong habits for financial security.

Are you worried that you can't afford to send your child to college? Discover a comprehensive financial plan to cut your costs in half. Afraid that rising tuition costs will prevent your child from getting a much-needed education? Do you want a debt-free future for both you and your child? College fiduciary Beth V. Walker is here to help you navigate the complex world of higher education.

When it comes to managing our finances, it is essential to make every dollar count and maximize our savings potential. By employing smart strategies and adopting a mindful approach to our spending habits, we can truly begin to make the most of our money. When it comes to building wealth and achieving financial success, saving money is one of the most fundamental and powerful strategies. However, simply saving money is not enough to maximize your returns.

Today, number crunching affects your life in ways you might never imagine. In this lively and groundbreaking new audiobook, economist Ian Ayres shows how today's best and brightest organizations are analyzing massive databases at lightening speed to provide greater insights into human behavior. They are the Super Crunchers.

The Internet and smartphone are just the latest in a 250-year-long cycle of disruption that has continuously changed the way we live, the way we work, and the way we interact. The coming Augmented Age, however, promises a level of disruption, behavioral shifts, and changes that are unparalleled. While consumers today are camping outside of an Apple store waiting to be one of the first to score a new Apple Watch or iPhone, the next generation of wearables will be able to predict if we're likely to have a heart attack and recommend a course of action.

What I am about to share with you is completely legal, rarely available elsewhere, and "out of the box". Most people try to get out of debt. In fact, banks and government want you to be in debt - even if they say otherwise. I am going to show you how to use debt to make money! I am going to show you how to actually make money by just using your credit card. Robert Kiyosaki - a best-selling author on money and finance - clearly distinguishes the difference between good debt and bad debt. Well, I am going to show you some creative methods to make money with good debt.

Since founded by Vitalik Buterin in 2014, Ethereum has quickly risen to become the number two cryptocurrency in the world with the potential to challenge Bitcoin’s pole position in the future. The usage of Ethereum increased manyfold through the ICO wave that swept the whole world in 2017. Though the ICO craze has subsided, the emergence of DeFi and NFT has created a second wave of Ethereum adoption as most DeFi and NFT platforms are built on the Ethereum blockchain. However, Ethereum-based platforms are increasingly facing scalability issues comprising high gas fees and network ...