A Fool and His Money

A Fool and His Money

Author: John Rothchild

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1998-03-30

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780471251385

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"There is one thing that can be said about A Fool and His Moneythat cannot be said about any other colume of investment advice:You will never make a penny from the information in this book. Nowork on the subject of personal finance has even tried to make thisclaim before. That is because works on the subject of personalfinance are all lying. John Rothchild is the only fully honestauthor in the genre."--from the Foreword by P. J. O'Rourke. A veritable gold mine of comic insight into the predicament of anaverage investor's avid pursuit of wealth, A Fool and His Money isJohn Rothchild's critically acclaimed personal account of a yeardevoted to investing his money in the markets. The entireinvestment world--its characters, institutions, customs, andmyths-passes under Rothchild's sharp and profoundly humorousscrutiny. Acclaim for A Fool and His Money "What makes this book so good is that Rothchild can explain thingslike naked puts . . . and leave the reader both edified andlaughing. . . . Witty, fast-paced, and educational."--TheWashington Post. "You'll relish John Rothchild's comic tale. . . . The book nearsguaranteed delight."--Newsday. "A Fool and His Money may be the funniest book about investing everwritten. It's a reader's capital gain."--New York Post. You set aside some money, quit your job, devote yourself entirelyto studying the markets, and start to invest. Then, through hardwork and your own magical intuition, you become so wealthy yourmajor concern is finding a fashionable hobby to soak up yourabundant leisure time. All in about a year. Now, thanks to this hugely entertaining and informative book, youcan live out the fantasy without risking your money, your job--oryour sanity. Since its acclaimed debut a decade ago, A Fool and His Money hasbecome a treasured investment classic. It's the comic, firsthandaccount of a first-time investor who sets out to make his wildestmoney dreams come true. In a surge of optimism and enterprise, financial writer JohnRothchild drops everything to devote an entire year to learning howto invest a modest sum of money. Motivated by a sincere desire toget rich, he undertakes his mission by systematically studying asmuch as he can about the markets and how they really operate. Hefearlessly asks the most basic questions, observes theprofessionals at work, studies the newsletters, makes investments,and reports back on everything--including his own highly personaland often hilarious reactions. With Rothchild as your guide through the marketplace, you will: * Eavesdrop as his broker explains in fluent double-talk why heshould buy a certain "hot stock" * Share in his buyer's remorse as Rothchild purchases an unknowntechnology company stock that puts him on an emotional rollercoaster * Be humbled as he enters the almighty Federal Reserve Bank andstruggles to understand its omnipotent power over his personalfinances * Witness the excitement and confusion of the Commodities Exchangeand find out what pork bellies really are * Hear firsthand the enigmatic and undoubtedly wise words ofvarious wizards of Wall Street * Sympathize with Rothchild as he explains his transactions to hisloved ones * Blush as he shamelessly attempts to deceive them. In a gesture of pure magnanimity, Rothchild also includes thehard-won bits of wisdom he calls his "25 Useful Tips"--whichinclude such sage advice as "Never buy anything from a broker at anairport"--and his handy "Fool's Glossary," which clarifies many ofthe technical terms used in the book. Clever, funny, and informative, A Fool and His Money will rewardinvestors at all levels of experience with a revelation on everypage.


American Sucker

American Sucker

Author: David Denby

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2005-04-07

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 0141957255

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In early 2000 the bottom dropped out of the life of writer David Denby when his wife decided to leave him. Propelled to make some money quickly, and seized by the 'irrational exuberance' of the stock market, then approaching its peak, Denby enthusiastically joined the investment frenzy. Over the next few months he listened raptly to bullish stock analysts, dreamy hi-tech gurus and boastful heads of companies. He plunged into a season of mania and was swept forward on currents of hope, greed and hucksterism - with cataclysmic results. American Sucker is a mesmerising account of those years of madness. What begins as a money chase and an engagement with rampant capitalism soon becomes an encounter with such timeless issues as love, envy, true value - and life and death itself. This is a classic tale of the bubble related not by a market guru or an investment professional but by a witty, perceptive and eloquent outsider.


The Motley Fool What to Do with Your Money Now

The Motley Fool What to Do with Your Money Now

Author: David Gardner

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2003-06-11

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780743234658

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Motley Fool cofounders David & Tom Gardner recommend ten quick steps readers can take to survive an economic storm, secure their personal finances, sandbag their portfolios...and make sure they don't get left in the debris when the skies inevitably clear and the economy rebounds. The Fools address such important questions as: *What to do about debt in the short term *What to do with all your technology stocks *Is this the time to snatch up stock market bargains? *Bonds, T-Bills, CDs, savings accounts--does it make sense to be conservative? *Are any mutual funds sure bets? *Why you should believe in America more than ever For people of all life-stages, economic backgrounds, and investing acumen, WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR MONEY NOW imparts financial advice for turblent financial times that anyone can understand.


Spanish Fly

Spanish Fly

Author: Will Ferguson

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1846551250

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Poor Fool

Poor Fool

Author: Erskine Caldwell

Publisher: LSU Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780807119471

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Boxx's younger, daughter, does he finally free himself from the clutches of this demonic, madwoman. Yet freedom proves elusive, for by the end of this surreal, phantasmagoric adventure, Blondy and everyone he cares for have come to a bloody end.


The Secret Life of a Fool

The Secret Life of a Fool

Author: Andrew Palau

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2012-04-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1617950378

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He spent his growing-up years living for himself -- recklessly rebelling against his evangelist father's faith, numb to God and to the letters his father wrote him, immersed in the dark side of life. Until one intense night in the Jamaican Blue Mountains that allowed him to see himself in the mirror of grace, changing everything. The Secret Life of a Fool is Andrew Palau's unforgettable journey of running from God -- and the crushing, freeing experience of coming back to Him. It is a story of getting high, burning up cars, being stranded in Europe, surviving a near-fatal plane crash, and utter despair overcome by simple grace and a father's love, expressed in excerpted letters throughout this book.


The Motley Fool's Money After 40

The Motley Fool's Money After 40

Author: David Gardner

Publisher: Touchstone

Published: 2006-02-07

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780743284820

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With their famous wit, seasoned advice, and impeccable business savvy, the bestselling financial duo explains how to build wealth and security -- and how to afford anything you want when the work is done. The Motley Fool's Money After 40 is for anyone who wants a stable future free from financial anxiety. You will learn how to fortify your portfolio to weather any economic climate and live the life you want regardless of the market's peaks and valleys. Applying the principles of commonsense money management, David and Tom Gardner's goal is to help you determine what you will need and want when you retire and to guide you in creating realistic financial goals. From owning the right size home to affording sufficient health care coverage, from sending kids to college to taking that exotic vacation, The Motley Fool's Money After 40 explains how to: • Organize your finances to preserve the funds you already have • Master estate planning • Determine whether you can turn a hobby into a small business • Finance your children's education and care for aging parents • Live a healthy, productive life free from fiscal anxiety Comprehensive and amusing, The Motley Fool's Money After 40 is a one-stop financial guidebook for gilding the golden years.


Do You Want to Make Money Or Would You Rather Fool Around?

Do You Want to Make Money Or Would You Rather Fool Around?

Author: John D. Spooner

Publisher: Adams Media Corporation

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781580625272

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In more than sixty brilliantly written short sketches, one of America's most respected investment writers captures his hard-won experience -- in markets ranging from the unstoppable to the disastrous -- and offers his distinctive and authoritative insights into the theory, practice, and psychology of investing for fun and profit. His dramatic behind-the-scenes depictions of the volatile mixture of people, money, insight, and luck in the real world is an easily accessible, entertaining, and literally invaluable way for readers to acquire a lifetime of proven investment wisdom under the cover of a great reading experience.