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Have you started making your shopping list for holiday presents? If you want to help your friends and family raise their financial IQ — I can help with recommendations. Two of my favorite books that focus on finance are “Den of Thieves” by James B. Stewart and “The Greedy Hand” by Amity Shlaes. One covers the ‘80s takeover boom and the other is a history of politics and taxing in America. Kiplinger senior personal finance editor Alexandra Twin tells you about [12 money, personal finance, business and retirement-related books endorsed by Kiplinger editors and writers](. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer [Stop earning next to nothing on your savings](
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