Everywoman's Money: Confident Investing [Paperback]

Deborah Owens (Author)

Book Description

Series: Personal Finance | Publication Date: January 16, 2001

Women face a number of roadblocks when it comes to investing. They live longer, have careers that are interrupted by family needs, and tend to be less knowledgeable and more conservative about investing. If you are a woman who is somewhat intimidated at the thought of investing and you aren't sure you understand the investment process well enough, the information in this guide can give you the confidence you need. It discusses the fundamentals of investing, how it can and should be different for women, and why doing it right is essential to overcoming the inherent obstacles that women face when preparing for the future.

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From the Back Cover

Women face a number of roadblocks when it comes to investing. They live longer, have careers that are interrupted by family needs, and tend to be less knowledgeable and more conservative about investing. If you are a woman who is somewhat intimidated at the thought of investing and you aren't sure you understand the investment process well enough, the information in this guide can give you the confidence you need. It discusses the fundamentals of investing, how it can and should be different for women, and why doing it right is essential to overcoming the inherent obstacles that women face when preparing for the future.

About the Author

For her thousands of radio listeners, Deborah Owens is considered the "Personal Trainer of Finance." She has built that reputation through her personal finance program "Moneyworks," which airs on a top-ranked public radio station in Baltimore, Maryland. With a career that has taken her from Branch Manager to Vice President of Fidelity Investments, Deborah has nearly two decades of experience in the financial-services industry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 1st edition (January 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028640101
• ISBN-13: 978-0028640105
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,206,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Deborah Owens passion is helping people of all incomes build wealth. She is a sought after speaker and expert on the topic of entrepreneurship and financial empowerment. Deborah is the Wealth Coach on My Generation TV which airs nationally on PBS. Deborah is host and executive producer of Wealthy Lifestyles a personal finance talk show that airs on NPR affiliate WEAA 88.9 FM in Baltimore, Md. She is the author of three books most recenlty "A Purse Of Your Own", published by Simon and Schuster. Visit her website at www.deborahowens.com

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "You too can invest with the best!", April 13, 2001

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Cheryl A. Wilcox (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everywoman's Money: Confident Investing (Paperback)

Pryor to changing careers, I worked in the Brokerage/ Investment Banking Industry for 13 years and daily watched the insiders use the Stock Market wisely to build their dreams and financial futures. During those years there were very few books on the market that educated the average investor about the basics of successful investing. Debbie Owens has written Confident Investing to fill that void. Though there are many books on the subject these days, Confident Investing is one of the first books I have read that has provided the basic information and the encouragement one needs to become a successful investor.Though the book solely focuses on women, the information rings true for all novice investors. How much you invest is not the focus. Having a firm foundation about investments is key to making wise decisions with your hard earned dollars!

Debbie begins each chapter with stories about women in various life stages and how each person with financial education was able to change the course of their lives. Each women was able to make their dreams come true.

Each chapter also has coaching tips and a money therapy section to emphasis the theme for that chapter. The chapters end with a journal section to help you analysis those unspoken blocks that prevent each of us from reaching our goals. You can not read this book without wanting to make a change for the better.

I would encourage anyone who wants to achieve their financial goals to begin with this book! The best place to start is with basic information.... Debbie has "cornered the market" on that!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everywoman's Money: Confident Investing, May 21, 2002

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susan s miller (Winter Haven, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everywoman's Money: Confident Investing (Paperback)

Everywoman's Money: Confident Investing was outstanding. Delightful read for invaluable results. Not only is Deborah Owen's writing style easy flowing -- she takes a set of complicated topics -- "recognizing the need to" and "knowing how to" save and invest -- and provided simplicity, clarity, and thoroughness. Simplicity of the complicated factors savers and investors need to consider and understand to develop good financial programs.
Clarity in the specific actions that need to be taken. Thoroughness in the breadth of savings and investment industry alternatives there are to choose from -- and guidance on making those choices.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book!, July 5, 2001

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Variny Paladino (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everywoman's Money: Confident Investing (Paperback)

Confident Investing is a terrific book for anyone who wants to understand the topic of money management and investing. It is entertaining, easy-to-read, and loaded with interesting anecdotes and "coaching tips" on how to get started and what to do! The topic of investing can seem intimidating at times, but Deborah knows how to break down all the "hard-to-understand" lingo and speak to the reader in a conversational and common sense language. I thank Deborah for giving me the motivation and knowledge level to take control of my own financial future!