Book Reviews

Get the Skinny on Silver Investing By David Morgan Morgan James Publishing 2009 109 pages.  $9.95 A few years ago, the social philosopher Charles Handy wrote an article...

With the recent financial meltdown and continuing economic uncertainty, investing in precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum may become a more attractive alternative. In...

Many knowledgeable individuals believe this is the best book ever written on money and credit. And they are probably right, for it has no peer, especially as concerns the Austrian school of economics. The book does, though, have two minor flaws, both of which concern readability. First, the book demands a certain degree of economic sophistication.

Kiyosaki then states that he thinks the present financial crisis will only get worse, not better. Which mean that investing in businesses, real estate (using other people’s money), paper assets (using option strategies), and commodities is the only way to take advantage of the situation.

Dismissing Zahb’s book is a big mistake. For it explains – in very simple terms – precisely what futures trading is and how to do it. Thus, if you’re an experienced investor, but have never ventured into futures trading and decide you want to, this is the book for you.

Crash Proof 2.0 is more than a good read. It’s a quintessential read. Even if the reader disagrees with the author, the book provides important information every investor needs to think about.

The ABCs of Gold Investing: How to Protect and Build Your Wealth With Gold By Michael J. Kosares The first step on the road of communicating...

Whether or not Kiyosaki’s prophecy of a gigantic crash in 2016 is true or not, most of the advice he gives in Rich Dad’s Prophecy appears to be sound. And although he doesn’t provide specific investment advice, he does provide a plan of action. Which is probably what most people need. Essentially, then, Rich Dad’s Prophecy is a motivational book. It’s designed to get people thinking about their financial future. And after they think about it, Kyosaki gives them a push in the right direction.

Gold is an important book. It has much to offer. It is well-written and easy to read. Its only flaw might be the author’s optimism. One doubts that a return to a gold standard – as desirable as it may be – is as inevitable as set forth in the book.

1. Get the Skinny on Silver Investing, by David Morgan -- best seller, high reviews.David Morgan has been a private economist for over two...