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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Introduction. Part I: Investing Fundamentals. Chapter 1: Exploring Your Investment Choices. Chapter 2: Weighing Risks and Returns. Chapter 3: Getting Your House in Order before You Invest. Part II: Stocks, Bonds, and Wall Street. Chapter 4: The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets. Chapter 5: Building Wealth with Stocks. Chapter 6: Investigating and Purchasing Individual Stocks. Chapter 7: Exploring Bonds and Other Lending Investments. Chapter 8: Mastering Mutual Funds. Chapter 9: Choosing a Brokerage Firm. Part III: Get ting Rich with Real Estate. Chapter 10: Investing in a Home. Chapter 11: Investing in Real Estate. Chapter 12: Real Estate Financing and Deal Making. Part IV: Savoring Small Business. Chapter 13: Assessing Your Appetite for Small Business. Chapter 14: Starting and Running a Small Business. Chapter 15: Purchasing a Small Business. Part V: Investing Resources. Chapter 16: Selecting Investing Resources. Chapter 17: Perusing Periodicals, Radio, and Television. Chapter 18: Selecting the Best Investment Books. Chapter 19: Investigating Internet and Software Resources. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Ten Investing Obstacles to Conquer. Chapter 21: Ten Things to Consider When You're Selling an Investment. Chapter 22: Ten T ips for Investing in a Down Market. Index.

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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 5th edition (September 9, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470289651
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470289655
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
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117 of 118 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you need to learn about investments, Get This Book Now!, June 2, 2000
By "gottliebschaller" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews
Wow...this book was (and still is) such a great help to me.

I really do not like money-talk. But let's face it: in our world, you'd better be somewhat savvy in money management if you want to be able to retire on your own terms.

I do not find all the "Dummies" series books useful. However, this one by Tyson was indeed a gem. It took me a week to read through it, and in that time I was educated on all the different kinds of investments, debt reduction, and stock evaluation.

If you have debts, you need this book. If you want to be financially secure on only a modest salary, Tyson is full of all sorts of common-sense strategy.

Like I said, I do not particularily enjoy money talk, but this book presents the essentials in a surprisingly interesting-to-read format. Even now that I have read it, I know that I'll still go back and refer to it for many years to come.

If you are thinking of investing, invest in this book first. It's a wealth of investing info. A tremendous bargain!

(Also very helpful is Tyson's book on Mutual Funds, also in the "Dummies" series)

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144 of 148 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Investing book by Tyson., June 17, 1999
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I bought this book after reading Mr Tysons first book on Personal Finance. This investing segment in the dummies serial takes the guesswork out of how to start investing. Like Personal Finance for dummies, this edition is also a easy read. I also strongly recommend "More Wealth without Risk" and "Financial Self Defense" for even more strategies on powerful investing. Read and grow rich!
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193 of 201 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book., July 3, 2002
Eric Tyson's Investing for Dummies in broad in scope, but still written in plain english. Even the most naive to investing can understand and apply what he writes.I also recommend Personal Finance for Dummies and Mutual Funds For Dummies.You will find these books more informative than Jane Bryant Quinn's books. What is the love affair with her anyway? I made the mistake of buying How To Make the Most of Your Money and found it to be a complete waste. Couldn't get rid of it fast enough. Read and apply Eric Tyson's great work. You'll be glad you did.
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