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Sound investing advice for now and your future In this updated edition of the bestselling
Investing For Dummies, Eric Tyson shows you how to manage risk, diversify your portfolio, and make the most of different economies and markets. In the book, you'll discover the investing lingo you need to know and figure out how to find and buy the best investments that make sense for you while minimizing mistakes.
Inside... - Pick the right investments for you
- Grow your nest egg with ETFs
- Understand tax laws and how they affect your portfolio
- Choose the right broker
- Reduce your investment fees
- Invest in real estate
- Understand alternative investments
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Investing 5 Chapter 1: Exploring Your Investment Choices 7
Chapter 2: Weighing Risks and Returns 25
Chapter 3: Getting Your Financial House in Order 47
Part 2: Stocks, Bonds, and Wall Street 75 Chapter 4: The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets 77
Chapter 5: Building Wealth with Stocks 91
Chapter 6: Investigating and Purchasing Individual Stocks 121
Chapter 7: Exploring Bonds and Other Lending Investments 143
Chapter 8: Mastering Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds 167
Chapter 9: Choosing a Brokerage Firm 201
Part 3: Growing Wealth with Real Estate 211 Chapter 10: Investing in a Home 213
Chapter 11: Investing in Real Estate 229
Chapter 12: Real Estate Financing and Deal Making 259
Part 4: Savoring Small Business 283 Chapter 13: Assessing Your Appetite for Small Business 285
Chapter 14: Starting and Running a Small Business 305
Chapter 15: Purchasing a Small Business 329
Part 5: Investing Resources 347 Chapter 16: Selecting Investing Resources Wisely 349
Chapter 17: Navigating Financial Media and Publications 359
Chapter 18: Selecting the Best Investment Books 367
Chapter 19: Investigating Internet and Software Resources 377
Part 6: The Part of Tens 389 Chapter 20: Ten Investing Obstacles to Conquer 391
Chapter 21: Ten Things to Weigh When Considering an Investment Sale 399
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Investing in a Down Stock Market 407
Index 415
About the author
Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor, syndicated columnist and the bestselling, award-winning author of several books, including
Personal Finance For Dummies, Taxes For Dummies, and
Home Buying For Dummies.
