Nick asks the following question:

Q: Tom, You recommended my wife reading "The Creature from Jekyll Island" for a history of banks and the Fed Reserve. I've read "GRUNCH of Giants" as well. Are there any other recommended readings dealing with the history of finance and money?

A: The two books you mention are great books and I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to understand the current economy and where it's going. In addition, I recommend "The Dollar Crisis" and "The Trillion Dollar Meltdown." I also suggest Robert Kiyosaki's newest book, "Conspiracy of the Rich."

Let me know what you think about them after you have read these books. The importance of reading books like these is so we know what to expect and how to behave in our own financial situation. As I always say, "Knowledge is the surest way to reduce Risk."

Warmest regards,

Tom