Investing for Dummies, Second Edition [Paperback]

Eric Tyson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764551620 | ISBN-13: 978-0764551628 | Publication Date: August 1999 | Edition: 2nd

This Wall Street Journal bestseller has been completely revised, with expanded coverage of online investment resources. Investing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows you step-by-step how to assess your financial situation, gauge risks and returns, and make sound, sensible investment choices. It's the only book you need to start building wealth, whether you're a novice weary of living paycheck to paycheck or a market player.

Discover how to
* Get past the ten psychological obstacles to investing
* Understand investment terms and techniques
* Develop an investment strategy
* Pick winning stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
* Make money on real estate
* Build wealth with a small business
Invest in yourself and your future with Investing For Dummies, 2nd Edition.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Eric Tyson is … helping people of all income levels to take control of their own financial future." —James C. Collins, coauthor of the bestseller Built to Last "In Investing For Dummies, Tyson handily dispatches both the basics … and the more complicated." — Lisa M. Sodders, The Capital-Journal Praise for Eric Tyson "A good all-around reference book for All investors." —Rich Peternel, MBA, RPM Consultants, Inc. "It's hard to imagine a more accessible sourcebook." —Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine on Mutual Funds For Dummies^® "By far, the best book I have read on financial planning." —Althea Thompson, PBS Nightly Business Report on Personal Finance For Dummies^®

Includes expanded coverage of online investment resources

The Wall Street Journal bestseller now completely revised

With updated coverage of everything from Internet brokerages to information sources, this friendly guide shows you step-by-step how to assess your financial situation, gauge risks and returns — and make sound, sensible investment choices. It's the only book you need to start building wealth!

Discover how to: Understand investment terms and techniques Develop an investment strategy Pick winning stocks, bonds, and mutual funds Make money on real estate Build wealth with a small business

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About the Author

Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor, syndicated columnist, and the author of bestselling …For Dummies^® books on personal finance, taxes, home buying, and mutual funds.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2nd edition (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764551620
• ISBN-13: 978-0764551628
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

133 of 135 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

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"gottliebschaller" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Investing for Dummies, Second Edition (Paperback)

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)

191 of 199 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book., July 3, 2002

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Dolores Metcaffe (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Investing for Dummies, Second Edition (Paperback)

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.

87 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very comphrehensive. Realistic, doable, October 5, 2002

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Sara Thompson (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Investing for Dummies, Second Edition (Paperback)

I like this book by Eric Tyson. It is idea for both the novice investor as well as experienced. You will find great information on investing in stocks and mutual funds.It is also written in plain english so anyone can understand it. You don't have to be a Wall Streeter to appreciate the information in here.I also recommend Eric's Personal Finance for Dummies to fine tune your personal finance know how.Great books Eric!