Jim Hollon’s books combine life experience, financial wisdom, and moral clarity. Each book reflects lessons learned across decades of business, investing, and observation of human behavior.
Books
Right and Wrong: The Line Is Still There
For more than one hundred years, James “Jim” Hollon has lived the American dream and witnessed the epic American story.
He has experienced wars and cultural revolutions, economic upheaval and unprecedented prosperity. He has seen this nation rise to become the greatest force for freedom and opportunity in modern history.
He wrote this book now because he believes that the foundation of our nation is being threatened. Not only by foreign adversaries, but also from within — through the steady erosion of personal responsibility, moral clarity, and respect for truth. When a nation loses its sense of right and wrong, it loses the very compass that made it strong.
This is not a book of anger, it is a book of warning — and of hope.
Jim knows firsthand that America’s greatness was never accidental. It was earned through the character, sacrifice, discipline, shared standards and moral conviction of the brave men and women who believed in something larger than themselves. And if those standards and morals disappear, so does the nation we inherited.
The line between right and wrong still exists. The question is whether we will defend it.
Raisins in the Squash: A Recipe for Good Living and Financial Freedom
James “Jim” R. Hollon currently lives in Satsuma, Alabama with his loving wife, Shirley. The couple enjoys gardening, traveling and spending time with family. Jim is also an avid fisherman and has some “big fish” stories from the dock in his own backyard. In addition, he has also had some amazing life experiences, from which he has acquired and accumulated priceless wisdom that he loves to share through his clever aphorisms, idioms, and analogies. If you are willing to listen, you might just learn a few life lessons from this wise man.
So, what is this World War II veteran really doing these days at the age of 98? He’s working; not by necessity, but by choice. His passion for helping others achieve financial independence and his penchant for doing good for communities and charities empowers him to continue his pursuit of excellence in the financial realm, particularly in the niche of foundations and nonprofits.
If you’re the CEO, president, board member, or beneficiary of a foundation, nonprofit, trust, or endowment, then Jim wants to talk to you about how to reduce your risk, cut costs, and increase returns.
Jim’s philanthropic nature and advanced thinking has also led him to some brilliant ideas and strategies that, if embraced and implemented by the nonprofit sector, leaders, and politicians in our communities and country, could solve some of the biggest financial challenges that we, as individuals and a nation, face today. This great grandfather wants to ensure that his present and future lineage enjoys the same freedoms and luxuries that our great nation affords us today.
If you are concerned about the direction our country is headed in regard to national debt and fiscal responsibility, or if you are interested in planning for your own future and security, then Raisins in the Squash is a must read for you. Jim’s unique recipe for good living and financial freedom is sure to enhance your life and the lives of countless others who benefit from his teachings and strategies. May we all live in better, more interesting times!
Smart Investing: Maximizing Expected Returns with Nobel Prize-Winning Strategies
Discover the path to financial success with Smart Investing. In this groundbreaking book, you will unlock the secrets of Nobel Prize-winning investment strategies that have transformed the world of finance.
Are you tired of the daunting task of selecting investment funds for your 401k or 403b? Fret not. This book will show you how to eliminate the guesswork. Say goodbye to agonizing over the percentage allocation for each fund and the stress of trying to pick the next winning stock or investment fund.
Smart Investing revolutionizes your approach by erasing the need for market timing and track record investing. Instead, it equips you with the power of efficient diversification, a strategy recognized by Nobel laureates. Learn how to build a well-balanced portfolio tailored to your goals and risk tolerance, while significantly lowering fees and expenses.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting on your financial journey, this book provides the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to take control of your financial future. Maximize your returns and minimize your risk with the proven wisdom of Nobel Prize-winning strategies. Your path to financial freedom begins here.The Deferred Compensation Plan - How to Use Innovative Corporate Strategies to Maximize Your Benefits and Give Your Corporation a Tax Break
As the title suggests, James (Jim) Hollon and his trusted associates share a financial plan that brings astounding benefits and results to corporations, foundations and nonprofits. If you are a business owner, executive, or on the board of directors for a foundation or nonprofit, you should be very interested in the strategies herein.
This book was first published in January 1995; however, the concept of non-qualified deferred compensation has been used all these years and is still relevant today. In fact, as of the republication of this second edition in 2023, the author is still actively working and utilizing the strategies herein at the age of 98. Yes, you heard me correctly, Jim Hollon is still working at 98 years old, making him the oldest financial planner who is still working full-time today.
Jim’s original purpose for writing this book was to help corporations, foundations and nonprofit organizations attract, recruit, and retain more qualified employees. In addition, adopters of this Nobel prize-winning strategy will also enjoy some of the following benefits and more:
Saving money while providing employee benefits.
The freedom to design different types of compensation packages and select who receives them.
Providing for retirement and life insurance needs for executives, key people, and their families.
The ability to stop and start non-qualified compensation plans with ease.
Eliminating risk in corporate investing.
The results are irrefutable, and the methodology is remarkable. This book is just the beginning of transformation for corporations, foundations and nonprofits.