Business & Money
Review:I had high hopes for "Paying for College Without Going Broke" by Kal Chaney. I have a freshman in private university and was rather shocked by the financial aid process as it exists today versus many years ago when I attended college. I read through the book, which is geared more towards parents and students approaching college years. The book does point out some strategies and tactics, but large portions of the book provide step by step instructions for filling out tax and college financial ... Read more
Review:After borrowing the 2009 version from the library, I purchased this 2012 edition. I am impressed with the book's emphasis on planning ahead. It is easy to read, suggestions are plentiful and I highly recommend it for parents with children in middle school or just starting high school. My first takeaway from the book was learning about the first base income year which starts when the child is midway through their junior year of high school. Second was learning how to improve the chances of gettin... Read more
Review:I had high hopes for "Paying for College Without Going Broke" by Kal Chaney. I have a freshman in private university and was rather shocked by the financial aid process as it exists today versus many years ago when I attended college. I read through the book, which is geared more towards parents and students approaching college years. The book does point out some strategies and tactics, but large portions of the book provide step by step instructions for filling out tax and college financial ... Read more
Review:This is a book written in a journalistic style. Some of the historical information, for example related to Bachelier and his work conflicts with the information I have. Frankly, I am not sure which is right, but that is not so important.
My problem with the book is that it may be confusing to many who are not versed in the subject of economics and math. The author spends half of the book writing about the limitations of math, and the other half about how great has math been for economics.... Read more
Review:A fantastic Book. If you didn't understand what our President was trying to do, read this book. It gives you a whole new perspective on politics and how the country can work for every American and every American can once again be proud of their country. I Highly recommend this book.? Read more
Review:Alexis Ohanian’s, “Without Their Permission,” is a great book that outlines the new rules of entrepreneurship. Ohanian effectively explains that with the invention of the Internet, entrepreneurs now have the freedom to create and run lucrative businesses without going through conventional and often daunting avenues. As long as you are willing to learn some basic programming skills, taking your idea to the World Wide Web is easy and extremely affordable. Ohanian reflects on his positive experi... Read more
Review:Simple, easy and has examples that shows the basics of any who wants to start his journey to becoming stable financially.
If you know about business then I would probably not buy it unless I want it for reading purposes. Read more
Review:succinct and wise description of basic investing wisdom that I wish I had ready many years ago. Well written and useful for novices and older investors too. what is sensible rather than what the industry wants to sell. Read more
Review:I've been a successful investor for over 37 years, and Professor Malkiel has done his research well. After reading this one book, and you will be on your way to becoming a successful investor. He covers all the BS and all the nutty claims made, and he manages to stay focused on the only important method of making money over the long term. Read this book and you will profit by it in the long run. Read more
Review:The scope and breadth covered is exceptional and quality of writing quite entertaining. The historical education is essential to understanding and instituting an efficient wealth building plan. Kudos to Dr. Bernstein. Read more