Investing For Dummies

by Tyson, Eric

• ISBN13: 9780470905456
• ISBN10: 047090545X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-08-30
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

This new edition covers all aspects of investing, including how to develop and manage a portfolio; invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate; open a small business; and understand the critical tax implications of one's investing decisions. Updated and revised content includes, expanded and updated coverage on investing resources, retirement planning, tax laws, investment options, and the real estate market.

Author Biography

Eric Tyson, MBA, is an internationally acclaimed and bestselling personal finance author, lecturer, and adviser. He is dedicated to teaching people to manage their money better and to successfully direct their own investments.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Investing Fundamentals	p. 7
Exploring Your Investment Choices	p. 9
Weighing Risks and Returns	p. 23
Getting Your Financial House in Order before You Invest	p. 45
Stocks, Bonds, and Wall Street	p. 69
The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets	p. 71
Building Wealth with Stocks	p. 81
Investigating and Purchasing Individual Stocks	p. 109
Exploring Bonds and Other Lending Investments	p. 131
Mastering Mutual Funds	p. 153
Choosing a Brokerage Firm	p. 187
Growing Wealth with Real Estate	p. 195
Investing in a Home	p. 197
Investing in Real Estate	p. 213
Real Estate Financing and Deal Making	p. 241
Savoring Small Business	p. 265
Assessing Your Appetite for Small Business	p. 267
Starting and Running a Small Business	p. 289
Purchasing a Small Business	p. 313
Investing Resources	p. 331
Selecting Investing Resources Wisely	p. 333
Perusing Periodicals, Radio, and Television	p. 341
Selecting the Best Investment Books	p. 349
Investigating Internet and Software Resources	p. 359
The Part of Tens	p. 371
Ten Investing Obstacles to Conquer	p. 373
Ten Things to Consider When Weighing an Investment Sale	p. 381
Ten Tips for Investing in a Down Market	p. 387
Index	p. 393
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