Smart Finance

Blockchain technology and the invention of smart contracts running on it have given rise to decentralized finance. At the time of its birth, DeFi was seen as a response to the 2008 crisis and a hope to democratize finance. By eliminating the role of intermediaries and fluidifying property through tokenization, finance would become accessible to all.

Empower your child or teen with essential skills for a financially secure future! This engaging guide simplifies budgeting, saving, and investing, teaching kids and young adults practical money management through real-life examples and exercises. They'll learn to navigate financial terms, use saving as a powerful tool to reach goals, and understand the basics of investing to make their money grow over time. Additionally, this book helps them spot scams, avoid common money mistakes, and build lifelong habits for financial security.

Investing experts and best-selling authors Peter J. Tanous and Jeff Cox return with The 30-Minute Millionaire, a step-by-step guide to achieving financial success. Whether you're new at investing or already preparing for retirement, the authors provide practical advice with specific examples, giving you the tools and knowledge you need on your path to becoming financially secure. The authors also give detailed instructions on exactly how much cash you'll need to start (less than you think!) and the best advice from financial gurus on your journey ahead.

Drawing on examples from over 100 foundations and non-profits, Money Well Spent gives listeners the framework they need to design a smart strategy. This is a book for everyone who wants to get the most from a philanthropic dollar: donors, foundations, and non-profits.

In addition to blockchain technology, this book also explains the Internet of Things, smart contracts, the Ledger of Things, as well as the application of these technologies. After delving into the conceptual analysis of how these technologies work, this audiobook provides guided, practical instruction on working with blockchain and cryptocurrencies, such as creating and executing a smart contract and opening an Ethereum wallet, with steps that are designed to help listeners get started investing in cryptocurrencies.

With lively humor, proven know-how, and practical principles for financial health, Living Rich for Less helps you stretch your dollars to realize the lifestyle of your dreams. Ellie Kay's entertaining and enlightening examples show you simple steps to give, save, and spend smart. Her three main principles are undergirded by dozens of effective rules and hundreds of Cha Ching Factor tips that keep or put money in your pocket.

Discover simple strategies for budgeting, saving, and building your wealth…without getting overwhelmed by financial lingo. In the journey of life, your wallet is more than just a toolkit–it’s one of the star players that can boost your performance and allow you to level up.

Are you ready to maximize your earning potential by investing in the essentials and implementing expert advice? Are you prepared to completely transform your home to attract potential buyers? In The Smart First-Time Home Seller's Guide, you will discover how to fetch the highest price tag possible for your home in any given setting. To do this, all you need is a willingness to accept help and to apply the steps when competing against today's market.

Many investors chase high returns by taking big chances to attain their financial goals as quickly as possible. This often leads to devastating losses and pressure to take even more risk to catch up, resulting in even greater frustration. In Chasing Chances, you will learn the secrets of how to break this cycle, including why many popular investment strategies fail, how the financial industry has convinced you to do what is in its best interest—not yours—and how to apply proven practices that dramatically increase your chances of success.

You really can be rich in every way, every day. So you want to own the home you love, make memories on wonderful vacations with family or friends, finance college educations, and help others too? You can - starting here and now. With lively humor, proven know-how, and practical principles for financial health, Living Rich for Less helps you stretch your dollars to realize the lifestyle of your dreams. Ellie Kay’s entertaining and enlightening examples show you simple steps to save, spend, and give smart.

You've heard of amazing deals, online discounts, outlet shopping-but has anyone showed you how to shop for free? Meet Kathy Spencer-hot, hip mom of four who can whittle a $267.22 grocery bill down to one penny. One penny.

You can live better on less. Much less! In a time of rising prices and economic stress, everyone wants to spend less. But who among us wants to slash our quality of life? Popular blogger and money-saving expert Kelly Hancock has wonderful news for you. In Saving Savvy, you’ll discover practical strategies to stretch your dollars - without spending more time than you can afford. As Kelly takes you step by simple step through the process, you’ll find scores of savvy saving and living generously tips.

When it comes to managing our finances, it is essential to make every dollar count and maximize our savings potential. By employing smart strategies and adopting a mindful approach to our spending habits, we can truly begin to make the most of our money. When it comes to building wealth and achieving financial success, saving money is one of the most fundamental and powerful strategies. However, simply saving money is not enough to maximize your returns.

Crypto Creations: How Smart Contracts, NFTs, and DeFi Are Shaping the Future offers a clear, engaging look at blockchain’s most transformative applications and the powerful ways they’re redefining finance, ownership, and creativity. Curious about the latest innovations in blockchain? Crypto Creations reveals how Smart Contracts, NFTs, and DeFi are creating new opportunities across industries. With a focus on practical applications and real-world impact, this guide demystifies complex concepts and shows you exactly why these technologies are so significant. In this book, you’ll discover:

Unlock the secrets to a stellar credit score and financial freedom with "Credit Magic with AI: The Smart Path to a Stellar Score." This comprehensive guide merges the power of artificial intelligence with practical financial strategies to help you master credit repair, debt management, and credit score improvement. Ernie Braveboy provides a clear, step-by-step approach to using AI tools for credit monitoring, budgeting, and financial planning. Perfect for anyone looking to boost their credit score, manage debt, or enhance their financial literacy, this book is your ultimate resource.

The amount of knowledge you will gain from reading this 90-minute short audiobook is worth the investment. You will find the answers you need to make smart money moves that lead to a rich, successful life. You'll be able to get a jump start on your financial future by learning the basics of budgeting, investing, pitfalls to avoid, and other money secrets you need to become wealthy and have future success.

If you are one of the 91 out of 100 people in North America who are afraid that they will outlive their retirement savings, tune in to discover how we are living longer than ever, yet we are retiring earlier than ever, and this newfound longevity is not being factored into our retirement planning. In this simple 6-step guide, Paxton S. Finnegan will join you to explore solutions and strategies which can grow investments, transform retirements, and keep the taxman at bay.

For two and a half centuries, America has been held together by the belief that if you work hard and conduct yourself responsibly in this country, you will be able to prosper and leave a better life for your children. But over the past decade, that idea has come into crisis. In this story-driven manifesto on the future of American work, author Jay Richards argues that such thinking is counterproductive - making us more fragile, more dependent, and less equipped to succeed in a rapidly changing economy.

Making the effort to learn about money will give you the knowledge and confidence to handle your own finances. Financial security is personal freedom. Money Confidence provides practical, can-do advice that covers the gamut from creating a budget that works to investing, where to turn for financial advice and estate planning. In addition, it will include a short tutorial on Kerry's 3-part financial fitness plan: How to get financially, physically, and spiritually fit. These three steps are at the core of building a rich, independent life.

Money Mind Choices is a combination of psychology and personal finance that explores your money mindset and provides strategic decision making tools. We all make decisions every day that affect our finances. Making smart decisions is important to your overall health and well-being. Simple, yet effective, tools are explained and discussed to help you make big life decisions and reduce stress knowing all perspectives and outcomes were fully thought out.