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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Getting from the early availability of credit to subprime mortgages is an interesting journey. It involves a fascinating look at the emergence of credit starting with immigrant banks and moving forward to various financial derivatives and the establishment of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Real estate loans became tradable securities and subprime mortgages were readily available. But the real estate bubble was soon to burst.
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Series
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Buying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your offer will beat others? Don't worry-now you can arm yourself with the information you need to know before you begin the hunt! In Home Buying 101, you will learn all the skills you need to find the right house at the right price, with financing that fits your budget. Full of nuts-and-bolts advice and...
Author
Series
Travis McGee novels volume 1
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
From a beloved master of crime fiction, The Deep Blue Good-by is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat.
Travis McGee is a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He’s also a knight-errant who’s wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages, and television. He only works when his cash runs out, and...
Travis McGee is a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He’s also a knight-errant who’s wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages, and television. He only works when his cash runs out, and...
Author
Publisher
Betterway Home
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Free yourself from clutter, mortgages and home maintenance while making more room for th important things. Mitchell helps you explore the philosophies behind the tiny house movement, determine whether it's a good fit for you, and transition to a smaller space.
Author
Language
English
Description
"From the beet fields of North Dakota to the National Forest campgrounds of California to Amazon's CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made up largely of transient older Americans. Finding that social security comes up short, often underwater on mortgages, these invisible casualties of the Great Recession have taken to the road by the tens of thousands in late-model RVs, travel trailers, and vans, forming...
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Had history repeated itself? Lehman Brothers, a company with more than a 100 year history was gone. It's portfolio of subprime mortgages worthless. 2400 miles away California was beginning to feel the effect. Within months the entire banking system of Iceland would collapse. The global impact catastrophic. What did too big to fail really mean?
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Debt can be intimidating, but when used appropriately, it is a powerful tool. Psychology plays a key role when we take on debt, so it is important to recognize bad habits such as impulsiveness. After getting an overview of credit and credit history, you'll survey the variety of loans available, from credit cards to auto loans to mortgages.
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Plagued by anxiety and a persistent feeling that there was more to life than paychecks and mortgages, Kim and her husband decide to uproot their lives and travel around the world. Just before their departure, they're given an unexpected gift that will shape their adventures: a yellow envelope containing a check and instructions to give the money away to those they encounter on their journey. Through Ecuador, India, Nepal, and beyond, the pair encounter...
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Inspect the unprecedented run on the international financial system in 2007 - 2008, which led to the worst recession since the Great Depression. Learn the ins and outs of subprime mortgages, collateralized debt obligations, and structured investment vehicles, which fueled a U.S. housing-construction boom that involved most of the world's major financial institutions.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Wade into the quagmire that trapped savings and loan institutions in the 1980s and '90s. Once a thriving, if low-profit, source of home mortgages, the industry fell victim to a combination of high interest rates, well-intentioned government deregulation, and a wave of predatory, unscrupulous managers. The ensuing debacle left the American taxpayer with a bill of $160 billion in 1995 dollars.
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Exposing the forces responsible for the loss of trillions of dollars, millions of jobs, massive foreclosures and the disappearance of retirement funds, Plunder: The Crime of Our Time investigates the unregulated fraud and theft that led to the market's collapse in fall 2008. Filmmaker Danny Schechter, Emmy Award-winning former ABC News and CNN producer, explores the epidemic of subprime mortgages, predatory lending, insurance scams, and high-risk...
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Publisher
Diversion Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"Laura Meier's The Family Nest Egg gives parents the tools they need to find confidence, stop worrying, and secure the financial future for their loved ones. . . . a trustworthy resource." -Barbara Corcoran, Founder of the Corcoran Group and Shark on ABC's Shark Tank Earn and save more money while protecting your finances and your family Wouldn't it be great if life were perfect, or just predictable? Recent times have been anything but. With rising...
Author
Publisher
Shelter Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"If there's not a nomadic revolution going on today, there's certainly a nomadic movement. In the last few years, either for reasons of practicality (high costs of rent or mortgages), change in lifestyle, or the search for adventure, people are customizing all sorts of vehicles for travel. If you search for "van" on Instagram, you find scores of accounts such as #projectvanlife, with 1.2 million followers; #vanlifecamper; 472,000 followers, or #fosterhunting,...
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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons. Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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Description
"Time is on your side--smart money management for Millennials Smart is the New Rich: Money Guide for Millennials is aninteractive, step-by-step guide to all things money. From credit, student debt, savings, investing, taxes, and mortgages, CNN's chiefbusiness correspondent Christine Romans shows this newest generation of earners how to build wealth. You'll learn the old-fashioned approach that leads to a healthier financial lifestyle, and open the...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Get out and stay out of debt the smart and easy way. This is a clear and simple guide to getting out from under credit card debt, student loan debt, and all other forms of owing people money. With simple changes and smart decisions, you can start today and enjoy financial stability moving forward. This book covers everything you need to know to take the sting out of those monthly repayments, offering strategies for coping with personal loans, car...
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