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The Book

The Money School

12 Simple Lessons to Master Financial Markets and Investing

Transform your understanding of financial markets and investing. The only constant in life and on Wall Street is change—my 12 simple lessons will help you understand how to navigate.

About the Book

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Realize financial stability and investing confidence with this one-of-a-kind resource by renowned money expert Nicole Lapin.

New York Times bestselling author of Rich Bitch Nicole Lapin gives you the skinny on how financial markets and common investing strategies work to build your understanding and gain confidence. The Money School is divided into courses (of course), four of them, with three levels each, totaling 12 lessons all together. The first course focuses on the stock market, where you’ll learn all about one of the most potent and accessible forces in our financial system. The second zooms into debt (the good kind!), where you own debt, not owe it via CDs and treasury bonds. The third course steps it up with more exotic or advanced securities like commodities, currencies, and derivatives. The final part wraps it all up with how you can make a portfolio to help you reach your own financial success as you define it.

Once you have completed the courses, turn to the end of the book for self-assessment quizzes and a full dictionary of key financial terms to keep on hand as a resource. Class is in session!

The Curriculum

Building real wealth not only brings literal riches, but the richness of feeling safe and secure

1

The Stock Market

Dives into the stock market, teaching you all about one of the most powerful and accessible elements in our financial landscape.

2

The Fixed-Income Market

Focuses on debt—the beneficial type! Learn how to own debt through CDs and treasury bonds rather than owing it.

3

The Advanced Markets

Takes it up a notch with advanced securities like commodities, currencies, and derivatives.

4

Your Portfolio

Wraps it all up with how to build a portfolio that helps you reach your own financial success—as you define it.

Inside the Book

The 12 simple lessons

Lesson 1

Stocks 101

Walk with Me Down Wall Street

Lesson 2

Stocks 202

Blocking and Tackling

Lesson 3

Stocks 301

Fundamental and Technical Analysis

Lesson 4

Fixed Income 101

When Debt Is a Good Thing

Lesson 5

Fixed Income 201

Government Bonds

Lesson 6

Fixed Income 301

Corporate and International Bonds

Lesson 7

Advanced Markets 101

Commodities

Lesson 8

Advanced Markets 201

Currencies

Lesson 9

Advanced Markets 301

Derivatives

Lesson 10

Your Portfolio 101

Funds

Lesson 11

Your Portfolio 201

Asset Allocation

Lesson 12

Your Portfolio 301

Revisit and Rebalance

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Praise

What the smartest people in money are saying

A must-read for anyone looking to take control of their financial future. Nicole Lapin’s The Money School simplifies complex concepts with clarity and humor, making it the perfect guide for beginners and a refreshing reminder for seasoned investors. Empowering, accessible, and engaging—this book will leave you confident in your ability to make your money work for you.

Spencer RascoffCo-founder and former CEO of Zillow, co-founder and chair of Pacaso and 75 & Sunny Ventures

As a Shark, I know the value of smart investing. Nicole Lapin’s The Money School gives readers the tools they need to build a portfolio that works for them.

Barbara CorcoranFounder of The Corcoran Group & Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank

Understanding markets is crucial in today’s volatile economy, and Nicole Lapin’s The Money School offers a roadmap for making smart, strategic investments even in challenging times.

Nouriel RoubiniEconomist

Every entrepreneur understands the grind, but it’s smart investing that transforms effort into lasting wealth. In The Money School, Nicole Lapin outlines the essential steps to elevate your financial future.

Scott GallowayProfessor of Marketing, NYU Stern School of Business

If you master your mind—and your money—there’s little you can’t do. Nicole Lapin has created a comprehensive guide to financial success with The Money School. Her straightforward, no-nonsense approach makes this book an essential tool for anyone looking to take control of their financial future.

Jim KwikNYT Bestselling Author of Limitless
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