The Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing, 3E [Mass Market Paperback]

Debra DeSalvo (Author), Edward T. Koch (Author), Joshua Kennon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 7, 2006 | Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide

For those who want to make their money work for them.

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Investing, Third Edition, provides investment guidance and information to the ever increasing number of Americans who are looking to secure their future. Topics covered include portfolio objectives, home ownership, college education funding, fixed income investments, and common versus preferred stock.

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About the Author

Edward T. Koch has over 40 years of experience as an investment professional. Now retired, he was senior vice president and regional manager of Fleet Investment Advisors.
Debra DeSalvo is a writer, having contributed articles to Investor’s Daily, Barron’s, and NY Business, among others. She is co-author of How to Get a Business Loan Without Signing Your Life Away.
Joshua Kennon is the Investing for Beginners guide at About.com, a division of The New York Times. His series of lessons on financial statement analysis has been used by managers, investors, and universities throughout the world.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 3 edition (February 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592574807
• ISBN-13: 978-1592574803
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #804,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete, simple and easy to read, June 9, 2006

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Running (United States of America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing, 3E (Mass Market Paperback)

In summary, this book is very beneficial. It has the textbook information without the textbook boredom. It simply has an object, side notes and a short summary at the end of each chapter. The chapters aren't very long and it's very easy to read. The whole book itself is divided in only 6 parts, and you'll guaranteed to know stocks A to Z by the end of the book. You'll also learn about allocations, assets, mutual bonds, cash flow and much more. I can't emphasize enough how resourceful this book is. I'm not saying it's the best book on investing since this is only my first investing book I've read but I'm sure it's rare to find a better book than this.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Money Makes Sense Now, February 24, 2006

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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing, 3E (Mass Market Paperback)

After graduating college, I realized I should have taken classes on investing and money management. Working full time, I couldn't go back to school. My only option was to begin reading. I came across this book in the book store and decided to give it a try. Well, to say the least, I couldn't be any more thrilled about this book. I felt I actually took an entire college course on investing. The writing was clear and the equations and charts were well explained and very useful. I now have the knowledge and desire to reshape my financial future. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to change their life for the better.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Skies Have Parted ..., February 24, 2006

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Edward Johnson "Edward Johnson" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing, 3E (Mass Market Paperback)

I recently began investing my own money and ordered this book on the suggestion of a friend. For the first time, I actually understand why stocks behave the way they do and how to choose different mutual funds. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to start managing their own money or simply understand more about where your assets are invested.