The Devil's Financial Dictionary
The Devil's Financial Dictionary
Jason Zweig
Shane Parrish
Takes an equally beautiful and cynical view of the entire finance industry. - Shane Parrish
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The Devil's Financial Dictionary

The Devil's Financial Dictionary

Jason Zweig
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Jason Zweig
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In "The Devil's Financial Dictionary," Jason Zweig takes readers on a wickedly insightful journey into the heart of Wall Street, armed with wit sharper than a broker's suit and insights deeper than the market's dips. With a keen eye for the absurd and a deft hand for piercing the veil of financial jargon, Zweig delivers a blistering critique of the financial industry's most egregious excesses. From the explosive minefields of mortgage markets to the dizzying heights of banking behemoths, no topic is too sacred for his scathing pen. This guide is not just a map through the wilderness of Wall Street but a survival kit for the soul, safeguarding investors from the twin demons of greed and despair. Crafted with the precision of a scholar and the laughter of a cynic, Zweig's dictionary distills complex financial concepts into pithy aphorisms that cut to the heart of Wall Street's folly. Here, the lexicon of finance is both demystified and ridiculed, offering clarity not through simplification but through the unmasking of the industry's most cherished illusions. Whether you're a seasoned investor navigating the shark-infested waters of the stock market or a novice trying not to drown in a sea of incomprehensible jargon, "The Devil's Financial Dictionary" is your beacon of light in a world where financial purgatory is just one bad investment away. Zweig's masterpiece is not just a book; it's an indispensable tool for anyone looking to understand the madness of the markets without losing their soul—or their sense of humor.

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Released
2015
13 Oct
Length
256
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Takes an equally beautiful and cynical view of the entire finance industry. - Shane Parrish
Every profession is a conspiracy against the laity, and every profession’s jargon is meant to confuse and exclude those who aren’t part of the guild.
— Jason Zweig, The Devil's Financial Dictionary

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