Four Free Books on Kindle June 10, 2019


Innovative Solutions to the College Debt Problem

Discusses existing policies and proposals on college financial aid and student debt and comes up with several new solutions that promise to reduce the number of overextended borrowers without imposing large burdens on taxpayers.

Defying Magnets:  Centrist Policies in a Polarized World

This generation of workers is getting screwed – higher student debt, multiple problems with health insurance coverage, and difficulties saving for retirement.   Three policy primers discusses these inter-related problems.

Things to Consider Before Purchasing Long Term Care insurance

Most people can’t afford long term care insurance.     Insurance companies often raise premiums and cut benefits, years after a policy is purchased.   The possibility of needing Long term care is a major risk.  But you need to solve other problems first.  Best to minimize debt, increase 401(k) savings, buy life insurance ahead of covering this troubling risk. 

Statistical Applications of Baseball

Book teaches introductory statistics through baseball.  A bit dated but baseball is and statistics are constants and book has a number of Interesting real world examples.