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Business and Personal FinanceJune 2016
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"But reading and studying will take you only so far; there comes a time when you must take action." ~ from John Smith's No Fears, No Excuses
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Retire inspired : it's not an age, it's a financial number
by Chris Hogan
A forefront member of the Dave Ramsey speaker team counsels readers on how to plan sensibly and avoid common mistakes to enable an ideal retirement, outlining clear and empowering investment strategies based on reasonable family expectations.
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| Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work by David IsayIn this collection of conversations, all culled from the StoryCorps movement and recorded over the last decade, individuals talk about what gives their work meaning and how they make a difference through the work they do. Divided into sections (like Dreamers, Healers, or Groundbreakers, among others), these brief pieces include stories of unusual gigs, family traditions, sacrifice, and passion. For a longer exploration of the search for meaning, try Wes Moore's The Work: My Search for a Life that Matters. |
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| Quench Your Own Thirst: Business Lessons Learned Over a Beer or Two by Jim KochCredit must go to Samuel Adams brewer Jim Koch for the explosion of craft brews on the scene today; when he left his secure management consultant job in 1984 in favor of following his passion for brewing beer, there was no market for craft beer. In Quench Your Own Thirst, Koch describes how he launched the successful brewery (actually called the Boston Beer Company), using his great-great-grandfather's recipe, and provides inspiration (and advice) for entrepreneurs wishing to follow suit. |
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Ever wish your company could raise capital the Kickstarter® way? Equity crowdfunding is finally here, opening new funding avenues for small businesses and start-ups.
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| There Is Life After College: What Parents and Students Should Know About... by Jeffrey J. SelingoWhat happens after college? A well-paying job isn't guaranteed, author Jeffrey Selingo notes, before setting out helpful suggestions for students and their parents. Though aimed at high school students (one recommendation is a gap year between high school and choosing a college or university program), it's not too late for those already in higher education: internships and apprenticeships (whether paid or unpaid) can help today's students learn the critical thinking skills (and other soft skills) they may lack, in order to get the job they want. |
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| No Fears, No Excuses: What You Need to Do to Have a Great Career by Larry SmithExpanding on his popular TEDx Talk (provocatively called "Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career"), economist Larry Smith outlines a flexible approach to discovering your passions, uncovering your talents, dropping your excuses, and realizing your dreams. Peppered with true stories, this engaging read requires hard work (in the form of putting your plans into action) with potentially huge rewards. If you're struggling with what you want to accomplish in your career, No Fears, No Excuses might be just what you need. |
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A force for good : how enlightened finance can restore faith in capitalism
by John Taft
"After the crisis of 2008, the social contract between the financial industry and everyone else was badly broken--perhaps, it seemed, irrevocably. Since then, banks have paid out billion-dollar settlements and Congress has passed some new laws, but a deeper rapprochement is still missing. John Taft has gathered some of the greatest financial minds of our time to explore how the industry can harness the same creative energy that invented credit default swaps and channel it towards the public good-- in theform of a stable retirement system, investment strategies that protect the environment and reward responsible corporate behavior, and a financial industry with a culture of ethics, integrity and client focus. These perspectives, from a who's who of leaders in the field, offer a blueprint for a new kind of responsible finance that secures the future for everyone. Contributors include: * Robert Shiller on financial capitalism and innovation*Charles D. Ellis on restoring ethical standards*Sheila Bair on regulatory reform *John C. Bogle and Mary Schapiro on rebuilding investor trust *Judd Gregg on long-term fiscal imbalances *Barbara Novick on the retirement savings gap *David Blood on sustainable finance. With so much brainpower in the financial sector, the potential for change is limitless. A Force for Good is the call to action the industry sorely needs. "
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| Naked Money: A Revealing Look at What It Is and Why It Matters by Charles WheelanFor those among you beginning to explore the financial world, this detailed yet lively explanation of money in all its many forms -- from the differences between credit and wealth to what bitcoin is all about -- also addresses why it matters. Tackling such topics as Japan's decades-long deflation, the euro, and modern monetary policy, Naked Money follows its brethren (Naked Statistics and Naked Economics) in providing in-depth but pragmatic explanations on complex topics. |
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