Smart Finance

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.

Take control of your financial future with the power of AI. Are you tired of budgeting tools that don’t stick, investment apps that overwhelm you, or financial advice that feels outdated? The AI Money Masterplan is your practical, jargon-free guide to using artificial intelligence - like ChatGPT and today’s smartest fintech tools - to save more, spend wisely, and build long-term wealth. Perfect for Gen Z, Millennials, and anyone ready to simplify their money journey, this easy-to-read book shows you how to: Set up a personalized budget in minutes using AI prompts Use ChatGPT to track ...

In Busting the Real Estate Investment Lies, real estate expert Jimmy Vreeland has teamed up with life insurance guru Kim Butler to show you how to break the middle-class myth and find financial freedom through the time-tested method of combining real estate with whole life insurance. Tackling the eight most common misconceptions about real estate investment - from thinking debt is bad to believing property ownership will eat your time - they lay out their proven eight-step plan for strategically building wealth.

We spend most of our adult lives working to be able to enjoy our retirement but forgetting that life was meant to be enjoyed in the here and now. But what if I told you that you didn’t have to live that way? What if I said you could work smarter rather than harder, retire early if you want to, travel the world, and make all of your dreams for the future a reality?

Today, building wealth isn't just about working harder or what you choose to invest in. There's not much you can count on. But there is one thing you can count on - the ability to spend what you do have smarter. In this enlightening new program, award-winning Tribune Company personal finance columnist Greg Karp shows how to do just that. We are living in a time when you have to plug the leaks of all your financial drains.

This comprehensive guide to personal finance and financial management will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to take control of your finances and achieve your financial goals. From setting financial goals and creating a budget to understanding credit and debt management, this book covers all aspects of personal finance.

Many guides assume prior knowledge or dive into complex strategies, leaving beginners confused. The New Digital Gold: A Simple Guide to Cryptocurrency takes a different approach. Designed for complete beginners, it simplifies the essentials—no prior experience required.

With Retirement Planning Made Easy, you have a blueprint to navigate your unique financial landscape, tearing down the barriers of complex financial jargon.

You see, options are one of the most misunderstood investments in the world. Most folks buy options for risky speculations. You can lose your shirt that way, and fast...especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. But the way we do it, you sell options. And when you do that, you can make great gains without needing to guess which direction a stock is going.

Ask any financially successful person how they achieved their goals, and chances are they'll tell you it all started with a budget. And that's exactly where you should start. Budgeting For Dummies shows you how to create a plan that fits your lifestyle, manages everyday needs, and builds your savings. Author Athena Valentine, founder of the Money Smart Latina blog, offers step-by-step details for creating and following a budget without feeling like you're depriving yourself of all the things that make life worth living.

In Launching Financial Grownups, popular personal finance expert Bobbi Rebell gets candid about the very real-life challenges of getting young adults to choose to be financial grownups and develop their own financial foundation and security. She shares her own personal setbacks and solutions (both from her own past, and as a parent), and walks listeners through the ups and downs of financial adulting milestones.

Forming an LLC has many advantages. Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur, small business owner, freelancer, or side hustler, this guide will give you the confidence to manage your LLC like a pro—without hiring an expensive attorney or accountant.

Get your smart edge now! Smart Contracts is about the revolutionary (blockchain technology) approach with legal contracts or any legal agreements. This book offers an unprecedented peek into what the future may be like that could possibly change and enhance the traditional way of doing things for the better.

The Smart Retirement Plan is a practical, strategy-driven guide for anyone who wants to approach retirement with clarity, control, and financial confidence. In today’s fast-changing world, retirement planning is no longer optional—it’s essential. This book provides a step-by-step roadmap for building a retirement that’s stable, flexible, and aligned with your personal goals and values.

The Hidden Bank reveals a quiet strategy that the wealthy have used for decades: using properly structured cash value life insurance as a personal financial system. This is not about sales pitches or insurance jargon. It’s a clear, practical guide to building financial control in real life.

Everyone looks forward to retirement, but how many people are financially prepared to retire? A survey by the United States Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Participation found that up to 49 percent of people aged 55 to 66 years are not financially prepared to retire. In fact, many people have loads of debt that they are yet to clear. Others only have a lump sum saved up that can barely last them a few years. You need not worry about outliving your retirement income when you can find ways to generate massive income that will last a lifetime.

In his straight-forward, no-nonsense style, bestselling author Daniel R. Solin offers the new rules for investing for retirement. He shows readers how to quickly and simply determine their own needs, get control of their assets, avoid scams and sucker bets, discover untapped resources at retirement, and eventually get income out of tax deferred plans - the smart way.

Still believing renting is throwing money away? Think a six-figure salary means you’re rich? Convinced saving will make you wealthy or that investing is only for “smart” people? The Dumbest Financial Myths People Still Believe exposes 30 of the most persistent, damaging lies about money—and dismantles them with surgical precision. This isn’t another feel-good personal finance guide full of vague advice and budgeting clichés. Instead, it’s a myth-busting manifesto grounded in logic, strategy, and financial reality. Whether it’s the seductive promise that homeownership is ...

Whether you're a complete investing novice or just confused about all the contradictory advice out there, A Beginner's Guide to Investing is an accessible guide to growing your money the smart and easy way. Throw away the get-rich quick schemes that never work and turn off the financial news and it's constant noise. Whether your dream is protecting your assets in a turbulent market or growing your wealth so that you can retire in style, this book is the blueprint.

Unlock the Future of Finance with a Deep Dive into the Crypto Economy! The world of finance is undergoing a transformation like never before, fueled by the rise of cryptocurrencies and the revolutionary potential of blockchain technology. The Crypto Economy: Trends, Challenges, and Investment Opportunities is your comprehensive guide to understanding the dynamic landscape of digital currencies and the broader implications for the global economy. This book provides a thorough exploration of the origins, development, and future potential of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a...