Personal Economics

In this follow-up to his best-selling Bitcoin Explained Simply, industry expert Mark Jeffrey now makes an argument for what Bitcoin actually means: how it will disrupt banking and other industries and why it is the greatest "store of value" ever invented.

Among the topics Gerri Willis tackles in the book: how the Progressive agenda has robbed Americans of their financial self-confidence (a new Blackrock survey shows that 4 out of 10 Americans haven't even started saving for retirement) - and how to get it back; how the wide-open spigot of loan dollars has encouraged college and university administrators to boost tuition and fees each and every year; and more.

There is a cost to every action of ours, and being aware of this cost helps us spend our time and money better. Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul explain the concept of OPPORTUNITY COST in the riveting episode–which is definitely worth the time you spend on it!

Kein Platz für Banken im digitalen Zeitalter: Finanzkrise hin, Eurokrise her. Kaum jemand glaubt, dass sich das Finanzsystem inzwischen wesentlich verbessert hat. Das Problem sind die Banken. Ihre Finanzinnovationen der Vergangenheit wurden zum Brandbeschleuniger der letzten Finanzkrise. Und jetzt sind sie drauf und dran, sich die aufstrebende Fintech-Industrie einzuverleiben und damit die Hoffnung auf ein transparenteres und besseres Finanzsystem zu zerschlagen.

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Why do restaurants often list their more expensive items first? Why are sales such an attractive proposition? Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul explain the ANCHORING EFFECT. Understanding this is key to not being exploited – and to better decision-making.

Why life is harder on American families than it's been in decades? This book takes the blame away from moms and puts it where it really belongs. Pressed for time and money, unable to find decent affordable daycare, wracked with guilt at falling short of the mythic supermom ideal-working and non-working American mothers alike have it harder today than they have in decades, and they are worse off than many of their peers around the world. Why? Because they're raising their kids in a family-unfriendly nation.

The economic crisis has placed the business cycle back in the spotlight, but as individual investors and financial professionals start the arduous task of portfolio building and rebuilding, the greatest danger they face is relying too much on the past for guidance when the future may look very different. No one can say for certain what our economic future will look like. What investors can do is prepare.

Only second to Bitcoin in terms of transaction volume as a digital currency, Ethereum is the fastest growing cryptocurrency, with people learning more of its use as not only a blockchain, but a potential digital asset that can be used as an investment. This audiobook will teach you everything you need to know about Ethereum, and will get you up to date on the latest uses and benefits of the blockchain.

You're about to discover crucial information about Litecoin. Millions of people have made the jump into the cryptocurrency world, and it is only growing each and every day. It can be overwhelming if you are looking into taking the plunge because of all the various options and misinformation out there. You also need to understand the risks and benefits of using Litecoin because people begin without even considering many of the important factors.

It’s not about how much money you make. It’s about how well you manage it. What you do with your money today can have a long-lasting impact on how your life will be in the years to come. If you manage your finances well early on, you’ll be setting yourself up for a comfortable and secure future. This comprehensive guide will tackle all the essentials of money management - from budgeting and banking to investing and taxes. Managing your money may seem like a chore at first, but as you practice it regularly, it will become a lifelong habit that comes naturally.

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The U.S. economy experienced one of the most productive and prosperous decades in its history in the 1990s. Led by technological advancement, a post-Cold War surplus of investment capital, and the growing importance of international trade, the American economy took off on the longest unbroken expansion in its history. Many economy watchers called it "the Goldilocks Economy", because it was not too hot and not too cool. Then, very quickly and with little warning, it ground to a devastating halt.

If you're like most people, you probably believe that your identity is stable. But in fact, your identity is constantly changing - often outside your conscious awareness and sometimes even against your wishes. That fluid identity has a powerful influence over your feelings, beliefs and behaviours. In The Power of Us, psychologists Dominic Packer and Jay Van Bavel integrate their own cutting-edge research in psychology, neuroscience and economics to explain what identity really is and show how to harness its dynamic nature.

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.

Vivek Kaul went to Goa, ate too much and got the loosies. But why? As he explains in his conversation with Amit Varma, he made a mistake in MENTAL ACCOUNTING. This concept sheds light on a mistake we all make when it comes to money management – and much, much else.

Never throw good money after bad. And don't be imprisoned to the past. Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul begin with a story from Vietnam and end with a musing on bad relationships, explaining the factor common to both: THE SUNK COST FALLACY. Every single day, we encounter this fallacy in our lives. Recognising it is the best way to avoid it!

We often think in binaries: something either happened, or it did not. But a far better way to look at the world is through PROBABILISTIC THINKING. This is also how we should evaluate the most important decision in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's career. Listen in for the full dope!

Like many, as Bitcoin rose to prominence, I decided to stay on the sidelines. Within a short time, this one cryptocurrency climbed in value to new highs each and every month. I would look at how much a single Bitcoin was trading for and think to myself, "I wish I had invested earlier." Two years ago, I did some research and concluded that there is still money to be made. Today I'm proud to say that there is still a lot of profit left on the table for those who wish to enter the digital economy.