An informative look at surviving a modern market meltdownWhen the first edition of Financial Reckoning Day was published more than six years ago, many critics felt that maverick financial writers Bill Bonner and Addison Wiggin were overly critical of the United States increasing debt and the start of what seemed to be foreshadowing of economic concerns. Fast-forward to 2009, and much of what the authors predicted has come true--high unemployment rates in the, record setting foreclosures and bankruptcies along with the near global collapse of the financial institutions once thought to be so secure.With the Second Edition of Financial Reckoning Day, Bonner and Wiggin bring you even more down-to-earth wisdom. This timely guide reveals that the hazards of democratic consumer capitalism and the financial follies of history are not a thing of the past--but an ongoing issue with no end in sight. With this book, you'll gain a better perspective of what's really going on and discover the steps you need to take to survive the difficult times ahead. • Bonner and Wiggin are astute observers of the global financial arena and perfectly positioned to offer you solid advice in this field• Discusses what's behind all the financial turbulence, what's in store, and what you can do to safeguard your investments• Other titles by Bonner: Empire of Debt, Financial Reckoning Day, and Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets• Other titles by Wiggin: I.O.U.S.A., Demise of the Dollar, and Financial Reckoning DayHonest and accurate, the Second Edition of Financial Reckoning Day offers you the best chance to protect your assets and grow your portfolio in these difficult financial times.