TheStreet.com - Action Alerts PLUS by Jim Cramer - What you need to know.

I hope all of you like this review as much as I like to watch Jim Cramer's antics.

The Street.com - Action Alerts PLUS by Jim Cramer will allow you to follow his trades for free for a 14 day FREE Trial Report. Interested in learning from Jim Cramer? You need to learn more about Jim Cramer.

About Jim Cramer
James J. "Jim" Cramer is one of America's television personalities, former hedge fund manager, and best-selling author.

Jim Cramer's the host of NBC's "Mad Money" and co-founder of TheStreet.com. Cramer has also been a contributor to the New York magazine, and an occasional contributor to the Time magazine. I believe that since you are interested in what Cramer has to offer then you should be interested in receiving his 14 day FREE Trial Report.  Keep in mind that you must cancel this free trial report if you do NOT wish to be billed $399.95 for an annual subscription. Also note that unless you call before the end of that first year, your subscription will automatically renew at the then-current subscription rate.
Scroll down to find some of his books available and a few short videos of his TV program.

Born and raised in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia)from a Jewish family. Sold ice cream at Veterans Stadium during Philadelphia Phillies games early on. Cramer went to Springfield Township High School in Montgomery County.

Cramer graduated magna cum laude ("with great honor"; direct translation: "with great praise") from Harvard College in 1977 where he was the president of the Harvard Crimson (daily newpaper). At this point in his life, Cramer was a staunch leftist, naming his plan to revitalize the Crimson after Lenin's "What Is To Be Done?". Today, an iconic painting of the Bolshevik leader can be seen in the background of the set of "Mad Money."

Cramer began as a journalist at the Tallahassee Democrat in Tallahassee, Florida after college. Living almost next door to the Chi Omega sorority house and Florida State University, one of the first on the scene after serial killer Ted Bundy attacked four women, killing two of them in 1978. After Tallahassee, he worked at the Los Angeles Herald Examiner as a spot news reporter, covering "basically anyone who died violently in California." While he was covering a shooting in San Diego for the Examiner, a burglar cleaned out both his bungalow in L.A., and his checking account. For the next nine months, he lived mostly out of his car, with a pistol and hatchet for protection.

Encouraged to become a prosecutor, Cramer was one of the earliest reporters at the American Lawyer magazine, where he worked for founder Steven Brill. Cramer later earned a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School.

Cramer obtained employment in 1984 as a stock broker in Goldman Sachs' Sales & Trading department. Cramer's success in this position led him to fund his own hedge fund, Cramer & Co. (later Cramer, Berkowitz, & Co.) in 1987. The fund operated out of the offices of hedge fund pioneer Michael Steinhardt's Steinhardt, Fine, Berkowitz & Co., and early investors included Eliot Spitzer (a Harvard classmate and one of his oldest friends), Steven Brill, and Martin Peretz.

A year later, Cramer married Karen Backfisch-Olufsen, who was a trader with Steinhardt's firm. More recently, Cramer has been a contributor to New York magazine since 2000. He is also an occasional contributor to Time magazine. Cramer retired from his hedge fund in 2001. It was taken over by his former partner Jeff Berkowitz.

In 1996 Cramer co-founded TheStreet.com with The New Republic editor Martin Peretz, one of his hedge fund's original clients. Cramer later had a falling out with Peretz over business matters. Cramer is currently a market commentator and adviser to the TheStreet.com, as well as its largest shareholder. Cramer also manages a charitable trust stock portfolio which is tied to TheStreet.com through a subscription service called the Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio. This is what I believe to be of great value to anyone who trades or is interested in trading.

Cramer now has his own television show on NBC, Mad Money with Jim Cramer, which features his rapid-fire opinions on stocks, (based on his opinion not to be considered actual advice) suggested by callers. Mad Money is also well known for over-the-top antics such as Cramer throwing chairs, throwing his latest book whenever a caller mentions it, humorous sound effects, and for the catch-phrase "Booyah". Want to see an interesting program then you should check into this one.

Cramer has made many appearances on television shows for many reasons there are many other issues surrounding Jim Cramer. You can view most of this information from Widipedia.  (opens in new window)


Jim Cramer has written a few great books and are available here:

    Jim Cramer's Stay Mad for Life: Get Rich, Stay Rich (Make Your Kids Even Richer)

Update: Oct. 26/08 - I recently finished reading the above book. I wanted to leave a small review of it for everyone so here goes:
I believe that this book is for everyone, from the newest investor to the seasoned pro. No matter your age, your investing future begins the very day that you begin investing. At age 41, I have been investing in my future (and my kids future) for the past 18 years. Cramer covers the most important topics in this book: beginning on how to save, where to invest, areas to avoid. He explains what the major pros of money management do right that most of us do wrong when investing. He teaches us how to do our homework on finding the bull markets. Inside you will find his 20 most important long-term stocks to invest in. (understand there is no guarantee but..) Mutual funds that are proven winners are identified. Cramer has over 25 years experience in research and his knowledge shows. While you must take all that he offers as only advise to you, your research and homework will guide you to make better financial choices after reading this amazing book. Personally, I am very satisfied with my purchase of this book and would recommend it to everyone.
    Jim Cramer's Mad Money: Watch TV, Get Rich

    Jim Cramer's Real Money: Sane Investing in an Insane World

    Confessions of a Street Addict

    "You Got Screwed" by Jim Cramer Hardcover plus a $19.95 audio CD "Candlestick Charting Basics" by Steve Nison