Get What’s Yours Rise to the Top Demonstrates Our Insecurity

What does it say about Americans when a book about Social Security zooms to the top of the best-seller lists? I say we are just insecure.  Or uninformed.  Or panicky.  Or lots of things. As a elixir, book readers are buying Get What’s Yours:  The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security (Simon & Schuster,… Read More Get What’s Yours Rise to the Top Demonstrates Our Insecurity

Forbes’ Book on Money Takes Aim – But Will Anyone Listen?

If there is anyone to write credibly about money, it is Steve Forbes.  He has had plenty.  As you remember, he twice entered, then exited early from presidential party nomination campaigns, bankrolling his efforts with his family fortune. In his newest book, co-authored with Elizabeth Ames, Forbes argues for a reliable gold standard in order… Read More Forbes’ Book on Money Takes Aim – But Will Anyone Listen?

Coming For September At The First Friday Book Synopsis – ESPN Fun & Knowing Your Value, Mika Brzezinski

For our First Friday Book Synopsis in September, we have selected two terrific books.  The first will be the well-discussed book on ESPN.  (Karl really wants to present this book – he is as big a sports fan as anyone I know).  There are few businesses that can match the rise, and staying power, of… Read More Coming For September At The First Friday Book Synopsis – ESPN Fun & Knowing Your Value, Mika Brzezinski