Investing For Dummies^®, 5th Edition

by Eric Tyson

• ISBN13: 9780470289655
• ISBN10: 0470289651
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Now updated! The bestselling guide to smart, successful investingRevised and updated to keep pace with the ever-evolving world of investing, Investing For Dummies, Fifth Edition provides novice investors with Eric Tyson's time-tested investment advice along with updates to his investing recommendations and strategies that reflect changing market conditions. This authoritative, no-nonsense guide shows readers how to be their own investment expert--even in a down market--with timely coverage of all aspects of investing so they can make informed financial decisions. Tyson provides updated and expanded information on investing resources, tax laws, investment options (including the popular exchange-traded funds), and the real estate market. He helps readers learn how to spot good and bad investments, diversify their portfolio, maximize investments for college and retirement, and even open a small business. As always, Tyson also addresses the latest in technology and online trading, making Investing For Dummies, Fifth Edition the time-tested resource that no investor can afford to be without.For Eric Tyson's biography, see page 67.

Author Biography

Eric Tyson, MBA, is a nationally recognized financial counselor, a syndicated columnist, and the author of bestselling For Dummies books on personal finance, investing, real estate, and taxes. He has been featured in hundreds of local and national publications and media outlets.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Investing Fundamentals

Exploring Your Investment Choices

Weighing Risks and Returns

Getting Your House in Order before You Invest

Stocks, Bonds, and Wall Street

The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets

Building Wealth with Stocks

Investigating and Purchasing Individual Stocks

Exploring Bonds and Other Lending Investments

Mastering Mutual Funds

Choosing a Brokerage Firm

Getting Rich with Real Estate

Investing in a Home

Investing in Real Estate

Real Estate Financing and Deal Making

Savoring Small Business

Assessing Your Appetite for Small Business

Starting and Running a Small Business

Purchasing a Small Business

Investing Resources

Selecting Investing Resources

Perusing Periodicals, Radio, and Television

Selecting the Best Investment Books

Investigating Internet and Software Resources

The Part of Tens

Ten Investing Obstacles to Conquer

Ten Things to Consider When You're Selling an Investment

Ten T ips for Investing in a Down Market

Index

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