Investing For Dummies, 4th Edition (0764599127)

Editorial Review:

Do you have a few investments that you would like to develop into a full investment plan? Would you like to know how to strengthen your portfolio? Perhaps you want to roll your 401(k) into a new plan? Whatever your agenda is, nowadays it's hard to find good advice on where to invest your money.

Now you'll have the ultimate one-stop, no-nonsense guide to investing with Investing for Dummies, Fourth Edition! This updated bestseller provides fresh data and analysis on where to put your money and how to improve returns on IRAs and 401(k)s, as well as investing fundamentals like examining your investment options and considering risks and returns. You'll have all the tools you need to:

• Investigate and purchase individual stocks
• Buy bonds and other lending investments
• Select the right mutual fund
• Invest in the best stock, bond, and money market funds
• Choose a worthy brokerage firm
• Know when to invest in real estate
• Start and run your own small business
• Gather a collection of reliable investment resources

This handy reference is packed with tips and advice on how to conquer important investment obstacles and what to consider when selling an investment, as well as how to invest in a down market. With Investing for Dummies, Fourth Edition, you'll soon have the power to turbo-charge your investment and maximize your returns!

Investing for Dummies is a good, all-around investment guide for the rest of us. Author Eric Tyson covers all aspects of investing, from stocks and bonds to real estate and collectibles. Tyson points readers towards investments that actually work and raises warning flags about strategies you should avoid. The book also considers whether starting and running your business can be a good investment option. If you're looking for a good place to start building a secure financial future, this is it.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

Simple, to the point:

A very straight forward book. General summary not so many specifics but exactly what it is intended for. Gives a broad explanation of all aspects of investment and a very good start up guide for people who do not plan on what to do with money. Thumbs up!

A little too basic:

My title says it all! The book is a little too basic but then again, I should have realized that given the title! If you have ever had even some exposure to investing, find something at the next level. It would be a better investment! :)

From Dummy to Smarty:

After reading this book, I finally have the knowledge and confidence to invest. I'm 32 years old and I'm so glad I've taken the time to educated myself, now having 27 years to consider in making the most of my money and investments.

redundant, too academic, not bad, but boring:

I wanted to get some points in investment quickly, but it didn't work. The book covers a lot of materials, but could've done it much more concisely. The writing is very redundant and not straight forward. It is like reading an academic paper. Yet, the author's viewpoint is somewhat fixed, which resulted in not providing board perspective toward investment. For example, he just cuts off a short-term stock trading as gambling. He does talks about many different kinds of investment, but again his viewpoint is... more info

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