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A Piece Of The Action: How The Middle Class Joined The Money Class
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Now With A New Introduction Describing The Fallout Of Americas Consumer Credit Boom, 1994S Wildly Acclaimed Bestseller A Piece Of The Action Tells The Story Of How Millions Of Middle Class Americans Went From Being Savers To Borrowers And Investors Through The Invention Of Credit Cards, Mutual Funds, And Irasresulting In Profound Societal Change.Tracing The Invention Of Products Like Credit Cards, Mutual Funds, And Individual Retirement Accounts, A Piece Of The Action Tells The Stories Of A Handful Of Men Who Transformed The Way Americans Think About And Deal With Their Money: Men Like Charles Merrill, The Flamboyant Founder Of Merrill Lynch; Peter Lynch, The Investing Guru Who Managed The Fidelity Magellan Fund; And Charles Schwab, Who Transformed His Eponymous Company Into The Nations Biggest Discount Broker. These Innovations Produced A Genuine Revolutionthe Democratization Of Moneyin Which The Middle Class Became Financial Players.Author Joe Noceras 2013 Introduction Describes Where This Revolution Took Those Who Embraced It, That Is, Practically All Of Us. We Have Gone Into Debt, Made Dicey Investments, And Lived Through Many Bursting Bubbles. We Used The Financial Tools We Now Had At Our Disposal To Act On Bets And Dares We Didnt Yet Understand. We Bet On The Internet, Borrowed On Our Homes, And Compromised Our Retirements In Pursuit Of The American Dream.A Piece Of The Action Is An Important Piece Of Financial And Social History, And Noceras 2013 Critique Of The Uses Of The Revolution Is A Powerful Warning And Admonition To Understand What Is At Stake Before We Act.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'A Piece of the Action'? A: 'A Piece of the Action' explores how the middle class in America transitioned from being savers to borrowers and investors due to the rise of credit cards, mutual funds, and individual retirement accounts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Joe Nocera, who provides insights into the financial changes affecting the middle class.
- Q: When was 'A Piece of the Action' first published? A: 'A Piece of the Action' was first published on November 29, 1995.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being sold? A: The used book is in good condition, indicating that it has been previously owned but is still suitable for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Piece of the Action' have? A: 'A Piece of the Action' contains 464 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'A Piece of the Action' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'A Piece of the Action' is categorized under Credit Ratings & Repair.
- Q: Is there an introduction in the 2013 edition? A: Yes, the 2013 edition includes a new introduction by Joe Nocera that discusses the consequences of America's consumer credit boom.
- Q: What historical aspects does the book cover? A: The book traces the development of financial products like credit cards and mutual funds, highlighting their impact on American society and individual financial behavior.
- Q: Does this book provide any warnings or critiques? A: Yes, Joe Nocera's introduction critiques the financial revolution and warns readers to understand the risks involved in financial decisions.