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April 2024 ยป thefivestar.com 9 April 2024 G O O D R E A D S The Debt Ceiling Dilemma: Balancing Act of Politics, Policy, and Finance Guide to Reverse Mortgages: A Loan Officer's Comprehensive Resource Moving Forward with Reverse American Dream Come True: Why Affordable Housing Is Good Policy, Good Business, and Good for America Investing in the U.S. Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future b y M O R G A N L E E The national debt ceiling is a contentious issue, but author Morgan Lee's new book delves into the intricate and high-stakes world where economic realities collide with party politics. This com- pelling examination takes readers on a journey through the history of debt ceiling battles while unraveling the meandering interplay between political agendas, fiscal policy, and national financial stability. This will help readers gain a nuanced understanding of how the debt ceiling serves as a ba- rometer for the health of the nations' fiscal responsibilities and the consequences of potential missteps. This book is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to compre- hend the intricate web where financial prudence, political maneuvering, and the global economy converge. b y R E N E E K O N S T A N T I N E In her most recent release, author Renee Konstantine dives into the hot trend of reverse mortgages from a loan officer's perspective, penning a quintessential resource for officers aiming to master the intricacies of the reverse mortgage lending world. Penned for the novice and expert alike, this guide will demystify the world of reverse mortgages and provides readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this dubiously complex financial landscape confidently. This book pro- vides insights into the funda- mentals of reverse mortgages, step-by-step guides through the lending process, practical tips for improving communi- cation and support, and the latest trends in the industry. b y T O N Y B E R T O L D I Tony Bertoldi, a long-time proponent and professional of low-income tax credits, has spent nearly 30 years in affordable housing and has used his experience in this field to author a new book on how you can achieve the American Dream. No matter where you come from or where you are, you can be successful. In this book, Bertoldi leverages over years' worth of experience in affordable housing to explain in clear and entertaining prose what affordable housing really is and who it impacts. Spoiler alert: the an- swer is all of us. The purpose of this book is to debunk the misconceptions of afford- able housing and how it can benefit the entire American ecosystem. B y M A R K J . H I G G I N S , C FA , C F P Author, speaker, and financial historian Mark J. Higgins believes that most investors rely only on their life experiences to make investment decisions and that those who do not learn from financial history are doomed to repeat it. This causes them to overlook the cyclical market forces that shape the financial market. This book will help you understand key drivers of financial crises and the principles for managing them, recognize warning signs of speculative manias that lead to asset bubbles, understand why few investors outperform market indices, why index funds work best for nearly all individuals, and how to identify the most pressing challenges that threaten modern economic prosperity.