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From veteran Financial Times journalist, an epic history of the debt that built the modern world.Long considered the "boring" corner of finance, bonds are anything but. They have funded everything from the Crusades to climate tech, Netflix series to AI data centers. They are now bigger than the stock market and rival even the global banking system in influence. They are also misunderstoodtreated as mere debt, when in fact their form, function, and impact are radically different.In A Fabulous Debt, Robin WigglesworthThe Financial Times Global Finance Correspondent, and author of the acclaimed Trillionsoffers a sweeping, affectionate history of the bond market. From the dam-builders of 17th-century Holland to the trillion-dollar portfolios of BlackRock, this is a peoples history of finance: rich in drama, full of colorful characters, and bursting with insight. With clarity and wit, Wigglesworth takes readers from medieval Venice to modern Wall Street, tracing how bonds evolved from obscure financial instruments into the invisible architecture of the modern world. Along the way, we meet warlords and water boards, merchant princes and mathematicians, financiers and fraudstersall of whom helped build the most powerful machine in global finance. This isnt just a book about the past. Its a guide to the present and future of the financial systemand a love letter to the engine that keeps it running.

Painel de homens e mulheres que balançaram os mercados, Aventureiros e larápios traz perfis de personagens que se envolveram direta ou indiretamente nas maiores crises financeiras, como Alves Reis, que quebrou a economia portuguesa em 1925, ate Daniel Vorcaro e o caso do Banco Master.No universo financeiro existem personalidades que se destacam por projetos audaciosos, cujos nomes entram para a historia acompanhados de boa ou ma reputaço. Mas quando a ganancia fala mais alto, investidores e empreendedores nem sempre trilham um caminho etico. Caso emblematico e o de Bernard Madoff, que conseguiu camuflar o maior esquema Ponzi ja visto, iludindo diversos investidores qualificados e provocando prejuizos bilionarios a grandes bancos.Roberto Teixeira da Costa e Fabio Pahim Jr. reunem aqui uma seleço de nomes nacionais e internacionais que marcaram o mundo financeiro com suas trajetorias de ascenso e queda, de sonhos, fraudes e esquemas milionarios ou ate bilionarios. O livro traz desde o perfil do Baro de Maua, investidor muito a frente de seu tempo, mas que acabou falindo em decorrencia da diversificaço excessiva de seus negocios, passa pelas historias de Artur Virgilio Alves Reis, Bernard Baruch, Joseph Kennedy, Jesse Livermore, Naji Nahas, a empresa Enron, Martha Stewart, Edemar Cid Ferreira, Eike Batista, Carlos Ghosn, ate empresarios envolvidos em escandalos recentes, como Elizabeth Holmes, Sam Bankman-Fried e Daniel Vorcaro.Aventureiros e larapios evidencia a dimenso da ambiço humana e como ainda so falhas as brechas regulatorias e de fiscalizaço presentes no sistema financeiro mundial."As historias de desastres, muito bem escolhidas pelos autores, representam experiencias variadas, sempre educativas, interessantes e imperdiveis!" Arminio Fraga, no prefacio desta ediço

Big Money Footprints reveals a new way to trade by following the tracks of the biggest, most powerful players in the market. Institutions cant move billions without leaving clues what Guy Cohen calls the Big Money Footprints. Once you know how to spot these six simple footprints, youll never look at a chart the same way again.The method is clean, logical, and highly efficient. If the footprints dont line up, you walk away. If they do, youve found a higher probability setup... and with Guys straightforward three-step plan for risk control, youll know exactly how to enter, manage, and exit with confidence.Organized into practical modules, the book shows you how to:Time the market so youre swimming with the tide, not against it.Select the right stocks by riding on the coattails of Big Money.Control your risk so youre in charge of every trade from the outset.Down to earth, accessible, clear, and refreshingly free of hype, Big Money Footprints will change the way you think about trading forever. Once youve experienced this method, youll wonder how you ever placed a trade without it.

Why do so many of us feel overwhelmed by money, yet constantly tempted to spend? Why do we buy things we dont need, chase lifestyles we dont genuinely want, and feel guilty for not saving enough?Frugal Chic offers a different path one built on clarity, intention, and quiet wealth.Mia McGrath, digital creator and pioneer of the Frugal Chic movement, lays out the blueprint for how to build a life that feels stylish, grounded, and financially secure, without succumbing to deprivation, hustle culture, or aesthetic perfectionism.Drawing on behavioural psychology, philosophy, and her own journey from fashion obsessive to self-made saver, Mia reveals how modern life quietly erodes self-worth and fuels overspending. She explains why traditional budgeting advice fails, why identity matters more than discipline, and why true freedom comes from simplicity, rather than restriction.In this book, youll learn: how to shift your identity from spender to intentional saver why social media and overconsumption keep you stuck in emotional spending cycles how to cultivate rituals, taste, and habits that reduce financial chaos how to save and invest to grow your wealth with confidence Frugal Chic is not about penny-pinching or perfection. Its about intentional spending aligned with what matters most to you in life.Choose less, choose better, choose yourself.

"A compelling roadmap to a financial and personal life well lived. William J. Bernstein, Bestselling author, The Four Pillars of Investing"An honest guide to both financial success and how to live a meaningful life."Nick Maggiulli, Bestselling author, Just Keep Buying and The Wealth LadderIts called personal finance for a reason.How can we use our income and wealth to make ourselves happier? What drives our financial decisions? How should we think about retirement and the financial markets?The answers to these questions vary for each of us.Join renowned financial writer Jonathan Clements on a fascinating journey to explore the connection between money and the rest of our lives. In this thoughtful guide to personal finance, he covers a wealth of topics including effective savings and investing strategies, good financial habits, as well as insightful life lessons and sage advice for nurturing meaningful relationships and personal happiness.Full of wisdom, humour and sentiment, Money and Me combines the articles Jonathan wrote for HumbleDollar with deeply personal anecdotes from his own life. He shares his reflections upon receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis and the subsequent financial decisions it prompted.No matter your age or situation, you will be able to apply his wisdom to your own financial practices, and strive ever closer to the goal of financial freedom for yourself and your family.

Trading Has Changed. Its Time to Change with It.Real Trading is a must-read for anyone navigating todays fast-moving stock markets. Daniel Schlaepfer, founder of Select Vantage Inc. and Real Trading, reveals why human insight still beats algorithmsand why real traders are critical to keeping markets honest, transparent, and liquid.In this powerful book, Daniel takes you behind the scenes of global markets, showing how dark pools, high-frequency trading, and commission-free apps are reshaping the system in ways most traders and regulators dont see. He explains why the myth of democratized trading is misleading and how aspiring traders can build real careers as professionals.Key takeaways: Learn what it takes to become a professional trader. Discover the difference between scams and real prop trading platforms. Understand why algorithm-driven markets are not as fair as they seem. Learn how real traders provide vital liquidity and stabilize markets. Get practical insights on navigating todays fragmented, high-speed trading environment. Trading isnt a game, its a profession. Its time to trade like it matters.

Are you truly ready for retirement, or just hoping for the best?Most Americans spend more time planning a vacation than planning their retirement. If youre among the millions approaching this life-changing transition, you cant afford to wing it.Retire With Confidence eliminates the guesswork with answers to 52 essential questions every pre-retiree should be asking. This comprehensive guide leads you through the critical decisions that will make or break your retirementfrom Social Security and Medicare to investments and tax strategy.Perfect for: Adults 50+ considering retirement Anyone within 10 years of leaving the workforce Financial advisors seeking client resources Adult children helping aging parents Inside, youll discover how to: Calculate your true retirement needs Optimize Social Security and Medicare decisions Navigate complex tax implications Protect your legacy and loved ones Avoid the costliest retirement mistakes Written by a nationally recognized retirement advisor with decades of experience, this isnt another generic retirement book filled with one-size-fits-all advice. Each question is designed to address your unique situation and guide you toward personalized solutions. Dont let uncertainty rob you of the retirement youve earned. Get the clarity and confidence you need to retire successfully.Your future self will thank you.