Financial Empire

Throughout time, from ancient Rome to modern Britain, the great empires built and maintained their domination through force of arms and political power. But not the United States. America has dominated the world in a new, peaceful, and pervasive way - through the continued creation of staggering wealth. In this authoritative, engrossing history, John Steele Gordon captures as never before the true source of our nation's global influence: wealth and the capacity to create more of it.

With investors more eager than ever to protect their investments, The Empire of Debt is an essential guide to the future of finance, harnessing history to accurately plot where we are and where we're going.

The story begins in Venice, travels through Amsterdam, and ends in London. This is the birth and evolution of the modern imperial system. Here we look at its history, outlook, and philosophical roots. The connection between the system of empiricism and monetarism is discussed, and the role of its Venetian birthplace is examined. The creation of the Dutch Empire, and the financial speculation in Amsterdam is also discussed. The creation of the British Empire after 1688, and the oligarchical takeover of Britain by a financial oligarchy is detailed. Subjects such as the global slave trade, ...

In 2019, a Chinese entity called Tencent overtook Facebook to become the world's fifth-largest company. It was a watershed moment, a wake-up call for those in the West accustomed to regarding the global tech industry through the prism of Silicon Valley: Facebook, Google, Apple and Microsoft. Yet to many of the two billion-plus people who live just across the Pacific Ocean, it came as no surprise at all.

In De-Dollarization: The Global Effort to Dismantle America's Financial Empire, the shifting tides of global finance are laid bare. From the post-World War II rise of the U.S. dollar to the increasing efforts of nations to break free from its grip, this book explores how de-dollarization is reshaping global trade, financial systems, and international politics. As countries like China, Russia, and members of the BRICS alliance push to sidestep the U.S. dollar in favor of local currencies and alternative systems, the once unassailable status of the dollar is being questioned. This book covers...

Jason Kane has spent fourteen years surviving in Viktor Volkov's criminal empire, using his brilliant analytical mind to manage the financial operations of one of the most dangerous organizations on the West Coast. He's learned to trust no one, feel nothing, and keep his head down—because in a world where vampires rule through fear and violence, invisibility means survival. Everything changes when Viktor dies and his nephew Dominic inherits the organization. The new boss wants to do the impossible: transition away from human trafficking and build something legitimate. Most shocking of all...

"EIN Unlocked: The 2024 Guide to Building Business Credit" is a comprehensive, step-by-step manual specifically designed for entrepreneurs and freelancers who aspire to build robust business credit using their Employee Identification Number (EIN), bypassing personal credit guarantees. This eBook serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to establish a solid financial foundation for their business ventures in the dynamic financial landscape of 2024. **Key Features:** - **In-Depth Understanding of EIN Utilization:** Delve into the essence of using an EIN for credit building. Uncover ...

In A Banker's Journey, financial journalist and historian Daniel Gross, who, like Edmond Safra, traces his heritage to Aleppo, Syria, reconstructs the public life of an intensely private man. With exclusive access to Safra's personal archives, Gross tracks the banker's remarkable journey from Beirut to Milan, São Paulo, Geneva, and New York—to the pinnacle of global finance.

Every empire thinks it is different. Every empire believes collapse is impossible. Yet history shows the same sequence playing out again and again: debt spirals out of control, the middle class disappears, trust collapses, populism rises, elites fracture, and the wealthy flee. From Rome to Weimar Germany, from Argentina to Venezuela, the cycle is always the same—and it always ends in ruin. The Final Warning explains why America is not escaping this pattern but racing through it. With $37 trillion in debt, trust in government at historic lows, housing priced out of reach for an entire ...

Ya se sabe que Marcial Maciel, fundador de la congregación, dedicó su vida a tareas poco espirituales, pero poco se conoce la habilidad que tuvo para crear una auténtica mafia financiera. Al establecer los cimientos del imperio, arrebató con engaños herencias de viudas, constituyó decenas de empresas fantasmas, cazó donativos con supuestos fines humanitarios e hizo negocios con príncipes, archiduques y barones de la realeza europea.

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck, yearning for financial freedom and the ability to design your own destiny? In "The Passive Income Architect: Building Your Financial Empire," delve into the world of passive income and discover the blueprint to construct a solid foundation of wealth that stands the test of time. With expert guidance and practical strategies, this comprehensive guide takes you on a transformative journey towards financial independence. Unleash the power of passive income streams and witness the evolution of your financial landscape as you build an empire that ...

The internationally acclaimed author team of William Bonner and Addison Wiggin return to reveal how the epic financial bubble that is plaguing the United States will soon bring an end to this once great empire. They offer a frightening look at the United States' precarious position and discuss how government control of the economy and financial system - combined with unfettered deficit spending and gluttonous consumption - has ravaged the business environment.

From the battlefield to the blank page, I write with the same grit that got me through war. I’m a combat vet. A mom. On the streets of L.A. with my baby girl and a busted iPhone full of stories. PTSD rides shotgun. Survival isn’t theory - it’s every damn day. And yeah, I write about Wall Street. Because Sam - my friend, my street family, my daughter’s guardian angel - taught me everything I know. He used to run numbers for suits before the needle took over. This isn’t just fiction. This is how power works. New York moves fast. If you want to survive, you move faster. Grayson ...

A compelling new set of interviews on our changing and turbulent times with Noam Chomsky, one of the world's foremost thinkers...

In this new collection of conversations, conducted from 2010 to 2012, Noam Chomsky explores the most immediate and urgent concerns: the future of democracy in the Arab world, the implications of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the European financial crisis, the breakdown of American mainstream political institutions, and the rise of the Occupy movement. As always, Chomsky presents his ideas vividly and accessibly, with uncompromising principle and clarifying insight.

When it comes to financial and professional success, Wanda P. Bowman believes there are two key words. These words have nothing to do with financial terminology. Instead, they are “purpose” and “passion.” She wants these two important concepts to guide you as you come up with a life plan and start building up your personal finances. Without purpose or passion, it’s all meaningless. Bowman hopes you keep these two words in mind as you work through this simple guide to personal finance and money management.

Are you dreaming of building your own online business? Do you want to harness the power of Amazon, one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms, to achieve financial independence and entrepreneurial success? You're not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle with the daunting task of starting their own Amazon store, facing challenges such as understanding the complex system, selecting the right products, and standing out in a competitive market.

Conquer the NY LA&H Exam in Under 90 Minutes: Empire State Licensing Guide gives you the essential edge you need to succeed on New York’s Life, Accident, and Health licensing exam. Written in a concise, audiobook-friendly style, this guide strips away unnecessary filler and focuses only on what you must know to pass. Inside, you’ll master the full range of tested topics, including life insurance basics, types of policies, policy provisions, options, and riders. You’ll learn annuities and retirement products, accident and health insurance structures, disability income coverage, medical...

The dream of passive income is actually not a dream. It’s a goal that you can work toward. It won’t happen overnight, but with patience, perseverance, and resourcefulness, you will be able to achieve that goal. Leveraging the power of Shopify and Amazon FBA to explode your business will help get you where you want to be. This book is about using the power of these commerce tools to build a product-based business that you can automate as much as you want.

Conquer the New York Life Settlement Exam in Under 90 Minutes is your focused guide to mastering the essentials of life settlement licensing in the Empire State. Designed for providers, brokers, and professionals entering the secondary life insurance market, this streamlined resource delivers the key knowledge you need without overwhelming detail. Inside, you’ll find clear explanations of New York’s legal and regulatory framework, licensing requirements, disclosure rules, fraud prevention, valuation methods, investor considerations, privacy obligations, and prohibited practices. Each ...

The Conquer the Exam in Under 90 Minutes series is the original audiobook-first study solution for licensing and vocational tests. Built for clarity and speed, these guides give you the essentials without burying you in filler. This book is designed specifically for the New York Life Exam, the state licensing test required for those seeking authority to sell life insurance in New York. It is not affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company. Instead, it provides a focused, practical review of the knowledge areas tested by the New York Department of Financial Services. What sets this guide...