Top 10 Money Smart Books of 2009
For most, 2009 was far from the year many people expected. However, in every downside there is an upside. There are
always opportunities in every problem. After over 160 interviews of America's top financial and business experts during 2009, we sat down and selected those who received the most feedback from our fans and listeners. This feedback came from callers into our show, comments on our radio show's
blog,
Facebook fan page or
Twitter replies.
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Bigger is better, right? I love his mantra, "Think bigger about who YOU are and what you offer the world".
CPA turned into PBS financial literacy advocate destroys out-dated thinking and wisdom about what most people think about their IRAs/401(k)s. Will you miss the amazing financial opportunities in 2010 and beyond? Ed's book will get you caught up to speed, ASAP.
There is NO DOUBT that Facebook, Twitter and blogs have changed the way people find and create opportunities. Not embracing social media is like your grandparents fighting you about getting a free email account.
Former Supreme Court Judge Learned Hand once said, "Anyone may arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible; he is not bound to choose that pattern which best pays the treasury. There is not even a patriotic duty to increase one's taxes. Over and over again the Courts have said that there is nothing sinister in so arranging affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible. Everyone does it, rich and poor alike and all do right, for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands." In a rising tax environment, you can redirect what you were paying Uncle Sam in taxes to your own personal savings account, legally, by being informed!
There is no better time to discover what you are passionate about and make a business out of it! Gary says, "I don't think anyone has really wrapped their brain around how powerful a kid can spread their message with a YouTube profile and a $200 Flip cam."
This generation is being dubbed the "Lost Generation". Nuclear engineer turned financial planner, Joe Templin, takes complex financial matters to easy to understand actionable steps, based on his own family's experiences. 
Many of these ideas and universal truths for business overlap into the way we handle our finances. Dave recommends an ethical and moral cleansing so why not use the instructions from the #1 best-selling book year after year? (psst! That's the Bible.)
I've been a huge fan of Pamela for close to a decade. Her new book explains what most financial advisors she has consulted with have MISSED and unfortunately cost her money and time throughout the years. She also shares positive examples from her own properly structured life insurance policies that most insurance agents can't explain. Talk about getting to the point? She has a $100k challenge if you find a financial strategy that will beat hers! A Wall Street and USA Today #1 best-seller here...
Broke and homeless at 21, to multi-millionaire at 23 is Dani Johnson. Happily married and raising five kids in a world of conflict and erroding family values prompted this newly released book. A week ago, it was one of the most gifted books on Amazon, next to Sarah Palin's new book. You can either raise your kid's with a mindset of success or failure in their career, personal finances and relationships. Dani shares tons of great nuggets within this book.
I knew meeting Laura back stage in New York before we went on-air for the Mike and Juliet Show was a moment I would never forget. America's #1 life coach and pioneer of the coaching profession shares with us why we crave meaning in our work or in our financial decisions...and how we can create a reality we are proud of.-thumb-80x80-48575.jpg)
Just recently released weeks ago, Zondra shares with us her experience as an up and coming editor and what circumstances she faced "being bullied in the workplace". It is said that in 2010, 60% of the wealth in America will shift into the control of women. If so, how can women be prepared for additional responsibilities and expectations in the workforce and handle the financial household when they get home? Zondra will give you a unique persespective in how she got it done, through her eyes and through her experiences.
Michael Port's THINK BIG Manifesto:
Bigger is better, right? I love his mantra, "Think bigger about who YOU are and what you offer the world".
Unlike most "top books" lists, we actually spent time reading and
reviewing their work in conjunction to interviewing these authors. I
believe you will surprised to find who makes our list. Financial
planning and re-learning knowing what to do with your money has caused
more quality questions for us to ask ourselves:
What happens if I lose my current source of income?
How can I take back control of my future?
What am I working so hard for?
How can I make sure I come out ahead?
These
talented authors and thought leaders in business and finance have
packed their wisdom for you at such an appropriate time.
A
mentor once told me, you are a product of the conferences you attend,
the people you surround yourself with and the BOOKS YOU READ!
To your success, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!
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