The Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy
How the Ultra-Wealthy Legally Pay (Almost) Zero Taxes While Growing Their Fortunes-And How You Can Too-What if I told you the IRS tax code is not broken-but designed for the wealthy?-What if you could legally pay little to no taxes like the richest people on the planet-without being a billionaire?There's a secret the ultra-rich use to multiply their wealth while paying less tax than the average worker. It's not a loophole. It's not illegal. And it's not something your accountant will ever tell you. It's called The Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy-and if you're not using it, you're giving away a fortune.For the first time, this powerful wealth-building playbook is revealed in detail-giving you a step-by-step roadmap to keep more of your money, build unstoppable wealth, and pass it on for generations.What You'll Discover Inside: ✔ How the Rich Legally Pay No Taxes - The exact financial system billionaires use to avoid taxes while their wealth skyrockets.✔ Why Selling Assets is a Financial Trap - The deadly mistake 99% of investors make-and how to avoid it.✔ How to Use Debt to Build Tax-Free Wealth - The "billionaire borrowing" trick that turns assets into unlimited, tax-free cash flow.✔ The Wealth Protection Blueprint - How to use trusts, life insurance, and estate planning to ensure your fortune stays in your family forever.✔ How to Apply These Strategies at Any Income Level - You don't need to be a millionaire to start playing the game like the wealthy.The IRS Won't Teach You This. But It's Time You Learned. The truth is, the tax system isn't rigged against you-it's just designed for those who know how to use it.The rich aren't smarter than you. They just play by a different set of rules-rules that you're about to learn.Every year you wait to apply these strategies is costing you thousands of dollars.
Moving Beyond Broke
In the vein of Get Good with Money and The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom, an accessible, witty, and necessary guide from the beloved creator of The Broke Black Girl that addresses the unique financial issues of Black women and others shut out of traditional finance conversations. Dasha Kennedy grew up in a family where finances were not discussed. At fifteen, she already had bad money habits that would follow her into adulthood. At nineteen, she realized that the Fortune 500 executives who promote financial literacy did not look or sound anything like her. And she knew she couldn't be the only person who felt as lost and overlooked as she did when it came to money management. So, she started the website The Broke Black Girl and discovered an entire community of people who were desperate for money advice and understanding. Now, Kennedy provides the ultimate user-friendly resource, featuring engaging and relatable stories from her own personal finance journey. With actionable advice and an engaging voice, she helps us take control, move past shame and anxiety, build family wealth in a single generation, and become financially independent forever.
Corporate Governance
Corporate governance has become increasingly central to corporate reporting and management as businesses face growing pressure to address their responsibilities in sustainability and corporate accountability. The evolving focus on effective corporate governance has driven the introduction of new laws, regulations, standards, and best practices, reshaping its framework, principles, and functions. Business leaders and students must stay informed about these significant reforms and the associated accountabilities. This book offers a clear, accessible guide to the key regulations, laws, and best practices essential for robust governance and stakeholder protection. It covers the roles and responsibilities of all key players in corporate governance, including directors, management, auditors, accountants, legal counsel, and financial advisors. Taking a practical approach, the book explores topics such as financial markets, investor confidence, oversight, managerial, compliance, internal and external auditing, legal advisory functions, and performance reporting. It serves as a valuable resource for students and professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of corporate governance responsibilities.Designed for both undergraduate and graduate levels, this book equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to become successful business leaders. It is an ideal reference for business colleges, accounting schools, and other corporate governance programs, with individual chapters adaptable for various accounting and business courses.
Careers in Business Law
If you are considering a career in business law, seeking a new practice area, or contemplating a shift in your legal career, this new guide provides practical advice, valuable insights, and actionable strategies that you can employ to prepare for a successful and fulfilling career in business law. The guide includes personal narratives and profiles of individuals from varied practice areas who have made significant strides in business law, often against the backdrop of historical underrepresentation and adversity. Their stories offer valuable lessons for lawyers at any career stage.Author Lana Manganiello, provides a detailed roadmap to a career in business law, including developing a deep understanding of the field, identifying niche areas of specialization, leveraging technology and innovation, and building a robust professional network. Beginning with choosing the right path and exploring career choices to navigating career evolution and challenges, this guide will help you: navigate the complexities of the legal professionintegrate market realities with career aspirationsnavigate career evolution and challengesovercome professional challengescultivate key professional relationshipsbuild expertise in your chosen areaforge your path in business lawleverage your success to effect positive change within the professionand much more!
Adapt or Fail!
Conventional approaches to board governance have been unable to keep pace with the momentum of change, as well as the uncertainty and asymmetric competition that characterizes the 21st century. Adapt or Fail! A 5x5 Governance Framework for Boards of Directors provides practical ways boards can lead and accelerate adaptation, even in the face of extreme uncertainty and inevitable adversity. It pulls back the curtain on governance successes and failures. It highlights the critical questions every board should ask and the lessons worth learning if organizations are to successfully adapt. The book describes the five essential powers common to all boards and explores how to use them. Whether for profit or not, large or small, public or private, all boards must conduct the business of the board itself; set direction and policy; approve key decisions and then prudently delegate; oversee the execution of direction within policy; and verify before trusting. Written by two governance experts who have lived and breathed these issues, the book shows how boards can embed a systematic and disciplined process of continuous adaptation by detecting signals (external/internal); interpreting those signals; responding through experimentation and innovation; judging the effectiveness of the response; and then adapting as necessary. This is an indispensable resource for board members and trustees in both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Notes of Paraguay
"Notes of Paraguay" provides a brief yet insightful analysis of the local Capital Markets in Paraguay, a small country in the heart of South America and an emerging player in sustainable finance. Throughout its pages, readers will discover an overview of the evolution of Paraguay's Exchange (Bolsa), its origins in 1992 in the City of Asunci籀n, the increasing professionalization of its participants, and the early adoption of good practices and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards. The economic context is essential, and the book explores Paraguay's bi-monetarism and the use of US Dollar as functional currency, a stable local currency the Guarani, low inflation, and solid growth projections, making it a promising destination for investors and a sound trading platform for South American enterprises. "Notes of Paraguay" delves into the local bond market, corporate securities and international sovereign bonds, showcasing the country's recent experiences in attracting global capital. The book includes some relevant sections on macroeconomic indicators and the existing savings mechanisms, offering a comprehensive guide for those interested in investing in Latin America. From governance challenges to capital market opportunities, "Notes of Paraguay" outlines the profile of a small nation on the rise, poised to further integrate into the global financial landscape.
The Money School
Realize financial stability and investing confidence with this one-of-a-kind resource by renowned money expert Nicole Lapin.New York Times bestselling author of Rich Bitch Nicole Lapin gives you the skinny on how financial markets and common investing strategies work to build your understanding and gain confidence. The Money School is divided into courses (of course), four of them, with three levels each, totaling 12 lessons all together. The first course focuses on the stock market, where you'll learn all about one of the most potent and accessible forces in our financial system. The second zooms into debt (the good kind!), where you own debt, not owe it via CDs and treasury bonds. The third course steps it up with more exotic or advanced securities like commodities, currencies, and derivatives. The final part wraps it all up with how you can make a portfolio to help you reach your own financial success as you define it.Once you have completed the courses, turn to the end of the book for self-assessment quizzes and a full dictionary of key financial terms to keep on hand as a resource. Class is in session!
Attention Span
AS SEEN ON ARMCHAIR EXPERT WITH DAX SHEPARD AND THE EZRA KLEIN SHOW, WALL STREET JOURNAL, NEW YORK TIMES AND MORE **A "NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB" BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR****A COSMOPOLITAN BEST NEW NON-FICTION BOOK TO ADD TO YOUR TBR IN 2023****A "NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB" MUST-READ BOOK FOR JANUARY**Rediscover your ability to pay attention with this groundbreaking new approach from "the definitive expert on distraction and multitasking" (Cal Newport).We spend an average of just 47 seconds on any screen before shifting our attention. It takes 25 minutes to bring our attention back to a task after an interruption. And we interrupt ourselves more than we're interrupted by others.In Attention Span, psychologist Gloria Mark reveals these and more surprising results from her decades of research into how technology affects our attention. She shows how much of what we think we know is wrong, including insights such as: Why multitasking hurts rather than helps productivity How social media and modern entertainment amplify our short attention spans What drains our mental resources and how to refuel them The four types of attention that we experience every day and how to recognize themWhile the concept of "flow" has previously been considered the ideal state of focus, Dr. Mark offers a new framework to help explain how our brains function in the digital world: kinetic attention. This book reveals how we can take control, not only to find more success in our careers, but also to find health and wellness in our everyday lives.
Retirement Made Simple
Retirement doesn't have to be overwhelming. With this step-by-step guide, you'll discover a clear and simple approach to planning for a secure and stress-free retirement. Whether you're just starting out or already in the midst of your retirement journey, this book provides practical tools and actionable steps to help you take control of your financial future. From budgeting and saving to investing and managing risk, you'll gain the confidence to make smart, informed decisions every step of the way. It's time to build the retirement you've always dreamed of-one simple step at a time.
Inside the Insurance Industry - Fourth Edition
This comprehensive guide is perfect for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of insurance, including individuals, business owners, students, attorneys, risk managers and insurance professionals.Highlights of this book include: New insights into managing risk and emerging industry trends.Expanded sections on pricing, claims processes, and securing the best insurance deals.Clear explanations of insurance company operations and how departments affect policyholders.Practical tools like a sample Insurance Proposal Worksheet.Tips for avoiding litigation and effectively handling insurance claims.A glimpse into the future of insurance and its potential impact.During a professional career as an insurance consultant spanning over 20 years, the author's primary focus during each project was to both enhance insurance coverage and save money for clients. This approach has been carried over into the contents of Inside the Insurance Industry - Fourth Edition, where readers can equally improve their insurance knowledge and save much more money than was invested to buy this book.Written in plain language, this book breaks down industry jargon, offering actionable advice for saving money and making informed decisions. Whether you are new to insurance or looking to deepen your expertise, this resource is designed for you!
The B2B Sales Playbook
Your relationship with selling is about to change.You know sales is essential to your business. But you're nearly burned out from trying to meet your quota. Lately, you've begun wondering if sales is really your calling.The problem isn't you. You're simply missing the fundamentals you need to succeed. That's why The B2B Sales Playbook is packed with strategies for closing deals across all sales sizes and sectors. True selling is about crafting unique experiences and strengthening relationships. It's the magic that happens when a buyer and seller meaningfully connect. The B2B Sales Playbook is a comprehensive operating system that gives you total control. Learn how to manage any sales journey from discovery to close. Explore the tools and frameworks you need to predictably grow your pipeline and revenue. Harness the enduring power of human connection in sales and discover the secrets of creating real change.
Inside the Insurance Industry - Fourth Edition
This comprehensive guide is perfect for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of insurance, including individuals, business owners, students, attorneys, risk managers and insurance professionals.Highlights of this book include: New insights into managing risk and emerging industry trends.Expanded sections on pricing, claims processes, and securing the best insurance deals.Clear explanations of insurance company operations and how departments affect policyholders.Practical tools like a sample Insurance Proposal Worksheet.Tips for avoiding litigation and effectively handling insurance claims.A glimpse into the future of insurance and its potential impact.During a professional career as an insurance consultant spanning over 20 years, the author's primary focus during each project was to both enhance insurance coverage and save money for clients. This approach has been carried over into the contents of Inside the Insurance Industry - Fourth Edition, where readers can equally improve their insurance knowledge and save much more money than was invested to buy this book.Written in plain language, this book breaks down industry jargon, offering actionable advice for saving money and making informed decisions. Whether you are new to insurance or looking to deepen your expertise, this resource is designed for you!
The Creative Entrepreneur
"This is a handbook of incalculable brilliance. You'll instinctively know the lessons that resonate with you." Nile Rodgers "I wish I had this book years ago when I started my business." Thomas Heatherwick An essential guide on how to build and run a creative business from ten of the world's most inspiring entrepreneurs, including multi-Grammy winner Nile Rodgers, culinary legend Ruthie Rodgers, and Emmy-winning producer of The Crown, Andy Harries. Their stories, actionable advice, and recommendations will help your business thrive and fuel your life potential. The Creative Entrepreneur is a call to adventure, inviting you to think from the perspective of a mission-driven creative professional. This thinking can help you form a new business, or transform an existing one, and provide a ready frame for life and your career helping you take your creativity to unprecedented heights. Featuring interviews with ten visionaries from across the fields of fashion, art, film, design, music, gaming, and more, all of whom wed business acumen to a way of seeing the world, and including recommendations to fuel your creativity, support your business vision, and liberate you from old-school thinking.
AI and the Reinvention of Work
Artificial intelligence will fundamentally change our working world. We can already see what technology is capable of, but that is nothing compared to what we can expect in the future. Should we be afraid of these changes, or should we welcome them? Are we at the mercy of an unstoppable force? No, because, after all, we are the ones who have brought about this development. This book will help you evaluate your fears by putting the upcoming changes on a solid base. It shows where we have come from in order to understand where we are going to, or, in other words, where we should go in order to shape the future at our will. Using scenarios, Klaus Kornwachs examines the fields of work in which major AI-related changes can be expected and shows that major disruptions have already taken place in the past. You will find out what today's developments mean and how to classify them without rushing to proclaim a new age. The book offers an outlook on possible future work environments. Work will probably consist of more creative, less routine-based activities. The current employer-employee relationship will change from working to rule to defining and completing tasks independently. This is not a prediction, but a spectrum of possibilities that could result from the technological developments. There is always more than one option. To find out what we want, it is worth looking at the meaning of work as part of human existence. There are many different views on this, all of which are presented in the book. After reading this book, some of the current discussions about the impact of AI on the working world will appear exaggerated to you. You will gain a better understanding of the limits of AI as well as our own limits. You will also be able to decide where AI can overcome those limits and where we need to set limits for ourselves.
