Professional Wealth

Based on a seven-year study of 1,000 of the wealthiest African Americans, The Wealth Choice offers a trove of sound and surprising advice about climbing the economic ladder, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Listeners will learn about how business leaders, entrepreneurs, and celebrities like Bob Johnson, Spike Lee, L. A. Reid, Herman Cain, T. D. Jakes, and Tyrese Gibson found their paths to wealth; what they did or didn't learn about money early on; what they had to sacrifice to get to the top; and the role of discipline in managing their success. 

A brilliant investigative narrative: How six average Soviet men rose to the pinnacle of Russia's battered economy. David Hoffman, former Moscow bureau chief for

The Washington Post, sheds light onto the hidden lives of Russia's most feared power brokers: the oligarchs. Focusing on six of these ruthless men Hoffman reveals how a few players managed to take over Russia's cash-strapped economy and then divvy it up in loans-for-shares deals.

Building Wealth After 50: Financial Planning Strategies Specifically Designed for Late‑Career Professionals is a practical, confidence‑building guide for readers who want to strengthen their financial future during the pivotal years leading up to retirement. The book argues that the second half of life isn’t a countdown—it’s a powerful window of opportunity. With clear explanations, relatable examples, and actionable frameworks, it shows late‑career professionals how to make smarter decisions, reduce financial stress, and build lasting wealth with the time and resources they ...

What happens when a young Wall Street investment banker spends a small fortune to have lunch with Warren Buffett? He becomes a real value investor. In this fascinating inside story, Guy Spier details his career from Harvard MBA to hedge fund manager. But the path was not so straightforward. Spier reveals his transformation from a Gordon Gekko wannabe, driven by greed, to a sophisticated investor who enjoys success without selling his soul to the highest bidder.

Andrew Carnegie immigrated to the United States with his parents as a young child. He began his climb to the top as a modest errand boy and eventually moved into the steel industry. By the time he was an adult, Carnegie was one of the richest men in the country. Known as a generous man, he spent a great deal of his fortune investing in organizations that aimed to advance social progress and improve conditions for people of all classes. Andrew Carnegie was also intensely interested in world peace and the security of democracy.

Unlock the secrets that professional investors use to consistently grow and protect their wealth. Invest Like a Pro takes you on a step-by-step journey from beginner to advanced strategies, revealing how to think, act, and scale your portfolio like the rich do. Learn how to manage risk, create multiple income streams, leverage compounding, and take advantage of market cycles to maximize long-term growth. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investor, this book gives you the exact roadmap to build sustainable wealth, avoid common mistakes, and achieve financial freedom. Stop ...

'Every serious investor – established or aspiring – should read this' – Annie Duke, author of Thinking in Bets and Quit 'For anyone striving to win in today’s complex global capital markets' – Brian Portnoy, author of The Geometry of Wealth What if investment success isn’t about...

You had your best income year ever. So why is your bank account the same? Freelancers earn well and build poorly. Not because they do not make enough money — because no one ever gave them a financial system designed for the specific reality of variable income, self-employment taxes, no employer match, and no guaranteed paycheck. Until now. This book is the complete financial operating system for independent professionals. What you will build: The Four Buckets System — allocate every dollar correctly the moment it arrives The Minimum Viable Rate Calculator — charge what your business ...

Artificial Intelligence in Practice: For Financial Advisors A Safe, Practical, and Future-Ready Guide to Client Discovery, Financial Planning Support, Investment Research, Portfolio Communication, Compliance, Data Protection, Responsible AI, and Professional Growth Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way financial professionals prepare information, conduct research, communicate with clients, organize workflows, and develop their professional capabilities. Rather than treating AI as an automated financial advisor, this book shows how it can be used as a controlled professional ...

Introduction for Part One: Foundations of Business and Finance Understanding the Foundations of Business and Finance In today’s fast-paced world, understanding business and finance is a necessity not just for business professionals but also for individuals managing personal finances, entrepreneurs starting new ventures, and investors looking to build wealth. Business and Finance: Principles, Strategies, and Applications (Part One) provides a strong foundation in fundamental financial and business concepts, ensuring readers can confidently navigate the financial world. This volume ...

Over the past 20 years, the private equity industry went from a cottage industry to a powerful juggernaut that touches every corner of the global economy. Totalling $5 trillion of investments, private equity constitutes an important investment allocation for public and corporate pension funds...

Beau Austin never thought he'd be a millionaire, and he certainly never thought he'd gain his wealth from being a successful gamer. Playing for a professional eSports company set Beau up for life at a young age. As the youngest member of The Millionaire Boys Club, Beau doesn't have much to...

Unlock the Hidden Wealth of Your Connections! True success is not solely rooted in skills or expertise. It hinges on the authentic connections you cultivate. Prepare for a paradigm shift in your networking approach—transforming it into a holistic strategy centered around meaningful, genuine relationships. Did you know that the best-kept secret to success lies not in your talent or hustle, but in the depth of your connections? In The Invisible Currency, seasoned author Dexter Godfrey explores the dynamic intersection of sports relationships, effective communication, and business ...

Stop trying to manage your unpredictable freelance income with rigid 9-to-5 corporate finance advice. If you’ve ever felt the stomach-churning anxiety of a "famine month," panicked when quarterly estimated taxes were due, or been told to "just save 10% of your paycheck" by a traditional finance book, you know one thing to be true: Standard financial advice does not work for independent creators. When your income changes every single month, you don't need a static budget. You need a dynamic cash-flow engine. In The Solopreneur Money Machine, you’ll discover a step-by-step financial ...

How to read a 10-K like a professional investor If you want to be a great investor, you should like engaging with one of the essential tools in the trade: the 10-K. Warren Buffett has stated that he enjoys curling up with annual reports. Buffett said he "reads 500 pages every day" when asked how he became smarter. That's how, like compound interest, knowledge grows. Indeed, savvy fund managers regard 10-Ks as riddles or treasure hunts, relishing the opportunity to pore over even the tiniest footnotes. Individual investors may not have the same experience as a fund manager who reviews ...

Stop treating wealth building like a passive habit and start treating it like an engineering project. If you are a young professional with real career momentum, you are likely facing an invisible problem: your system is leaking value through status spending, inefficient financial automation, and unclear tradeoffs between your money and your life hours. If you keep playing the traditional corporate game, saving more just means enduring "soul-sucking" roles longer. It’s time to flip the script and install a high-leverage personal finance operating system that turns your active income into ...

It’s difficult to build a real estate business, and it’s even more difficult not to lose yourself in the daily grind. 6 Steps to 7 Figures contains all the tactics that the best real estate agents use to promote their businesses, become financially free, and pursue the lives of their dreams. Pat Hiban is one of the only residential real estate agents to hold the title billion-dollar agent—having sold more than 4,000 homes with a billion dollars in volume—and he compiled two decades of invaluable experience into this manual.

You've maxed out your S-Corp. You've maxed out your 401(k). Your tax bill is still massive. This is the final "good problem." You've graduated to a level of success where the "normal" tax strategies of Book 3 are no longer enough. You are a high-profit owner, and you're still paying a high-five or six-figure tax bill. So, how do the ultra-wealthy really do it? They don't just "find" deductions. They create them. They use the most powerful tax shelter in existence: real estate. This is the final, most advanced playbook in the Tax-Smart Journey. This book is not about "flipping houses." It is...

In this indispensable and eye-opening guide, the bestselling author of Missed Fortune 101 provides fresh new pathways to reaching financial security—pathways that all Americans need to consider now. "A refreshing alternative to traditional retirement planning." —Robert Kiyosaki, author of...

'A masterclass in challenging assumptions and building ideas that create meaningful impact.' –Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of On Purpose podcast Most people spend their lives solving small problems—following rules they never question, chasing goals they didn’t...