"My friend, Ben Stein, has written a short book that tells you
everything you need to know about investing (and in words you can
understand). Follow Ben's advice and you will do far better than almost
all investors." -- Warren Buffett
In his entertaining and informative style that has captivated
generations, beloved New York Times bestselling author, actor, and
financial expert Ben Stein sets the record straight about capitalism in
the United States--it is not the "rigged system" young people are led to
believe. As he reveals in The Capitalist Code, "Life can be faced by
moaning and complaining or it can be faced by study, work, optimism, and
faith in the free capitalist system. Guess which side gets the happier
life?"
Most Americans have not inherited wealth or a successful business that
could set them up for life. That means most Americans are destined for
financial worry and concern for the rest of their lives. Right? Wrong!
Ben Stein explains how the wonderful system of stock market capitalism
can allow any American to build financial security. In this succinct
guide, you will learn:
- Why it really is better to have money--and how to get there
- How to save first, and then spend automatically
- Why investing in great companies is easier than you think
That's what this book is all about: how to harness the incredible power
of the U.S. economy for enjoyment and security by being owners of
profitable businesses-by consistent, conservative investment starting as
young as possible in a diversified portfolio of stocks. Anyone can be a
capitalist--and should be. All it takes is a little bit of knowledge and
an even smaller amount of action. All it takes is The Capitalist Code.
