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by Jason Kelly (Author) "Ah, the life of the independent investor..." (more)
Key Phrases: simplest investment plan, prime bank securities, recovery portfolio, Wall Street, Wade Cook, Home Depot (more...)

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...a quick, informative and enjoyable read. -- Roanoke Times, February 10, 2002

...filled with useful, basic information that's easy to digest. -- USA Today, March 25, 2002

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Written with the trademark flair and financial expertise that have made his guides to Stock Market Investing and Mutual Funds so invaluable, Jason Kelly's The Neatest Little Guide to Do-It-Yourself Investing uses real-life success stories to show how individual investors can reduce risk and make money in any market. From thinking like an investor to creating a profitable portfolio, readers will learn everything they need to know about:

* How to cut costs by being your own full-service broker
* How consistent investing offsets the risk of roller-coaster markets
* How Behavioral Finance can keep Dr. Greed and Mr. Fear at bay
* The importance of dollar-cost investing
* The pitfalls of investment software

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* Top 7 recovery portfolio picks
* 401(k) advisor
* "Investor Tools" sections in each chapter

Featuring an in-depth look at stock market facts, fallacies, and financial faux pas, this eye-opening handbook is filled with invaluable resources to help readers overcome risk and create and maintain personal finance security.

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Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Plume; 1st edition (January 15, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0452282845
ISBN-13: 978-0452282841
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #776,755 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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simplest investment plan, prime bank securities, recovery portfolio, three days per year, investment psychology, winning system, investment banking division, subscriptions cost

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Wall Street, Wade Cook, Home Depot, Power Investor, United States, Los Angeles, Value Line, Warren Buffett, Yahoo Finance, Investor's Business Daily, Morgan Stanley, Personal Finance, San Jose, The Neatest Little Guide, Alan Abelson, Mac Gregor, The Motley Fool, Colonial Penn, Elliott Wave Theory, New Utopia, Peter Lynch, Philip Morris, Tokyo Joe, Akamai Technologies, Fannie Mae

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Investment Psychology Explained: Classic Strategies to Beat the Markets by Martin J. Pring on page 54, and Back Matter
Mind over Money: Match Your Personality to a Winning Financial Strategy by John W. Schott in Back Matter
The Neatest Little Guide to Making Money Online (Neatest Little Guide Series) by Jason Kelly in Front Matter
The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing (Revised Edition) by Jason Kelly in Front Matter
The Neatest Little Guide to Mutual Fund Investing by Jason Kelly in Front Matter

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The Guru Guide to Money Management: The Best Advice from Top Financial Thinkers on Managing Your Money by Joseph H. Boyett on page 203

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reasonably informed 30something investor, April 7, 2002

By	Rich F. (New York City, New York) - See all my reviews

I've read several of Jason Kelly's other titles prior to this DIY title. I have also worked in the Wall Street community as a low level hack, perhaps, but I had access to 'big gun' reports ala big name firms. Jason's writing style is head and shoulders above the rest. He grabs your interest and keeps the interest flowing from start to finish, and that's not an easy feat for someone like myself, who had been used to very dry and somewhat esoteric texts with the kind of writing one reads to fall asleep. That is definitely not the case here. I like the fact that his books are full of clear, concise and useful hints, AND there is very very little, if any, overlap from his other books. Some authors sometimes take bits and pieces from prior books to fill gaps or holes, but frankly, and I've read the Personal Investing and Stock Market books several times over, there is none of that here. I tip my hat to Jason for great style, wit and depth of information. Really quite remarkable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding beginner information, April 3, 2002

By	"brcjacks" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

I was just getting started as a do it yourself investor when I came across this book and I'm glad that I did. The author helped me avoid some big mistakes and really helped get me off and running in the right direction.
This book is easy to read with explanations of terms and phrases that the novice can understand. Everything he says is backed up with facts as well as resources you can turn to for additional information.
I found this book a valuable guide to investing in the new millenium. There are plenty of references to information on the web as well as useful sites for investing.
Additionally, the author has his own web site with a great deal in information as well as other books he has written.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Neatest Little Guide to Do-It-Yourself Investing, April 4, 2002

By	Nolan Carlson (Fargo, ND) - See all my reviews

Being new to the world of investing, one of the first things I bought for reference was this book. Not really knowing what to expect, I was very impressed with the wealth of information that streamed from it. As others have said, it is very easy to read, objective and entertaining. I have passed the book on to my sister who also has just begun investing on her own. I can't wait to read the next Do-It-Yourself guide from Jason.
I truly can't say enough about this great publication nor can I thank Jason enough for the skillful advice he's rendered by writing it.

Thanks,
Nolan

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There was some coffee damage but for under a dollar who cares? lol Really good condition besides that. Thank you so much :-)

Published 8 months ago by Graham J. Velasco

2.0 out of 5 stars He's just another opinion
First of all it should be noted that Jason's recommended long term investments that he says in the book would be good for the ages have not panned out at all. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Stock Student

3.0 out of 5 stars Good info on resources, not so good advice
Jason Kelly provides some great resources for do-it-yourself investing, in particular Investor's Business Daily and other publications. Read more

Published 21 months ago by Glenn Corey

3.0 out of 5 stars Informative for the beginners
When I picked up this book and began reading, I fast realized that I already knew what Mr. Kelly was delivering. The URL's for many websites are helpful. Read more

Published on October 27, 2004 by M. West

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Published on May 24, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide for the novice or expert investor alike.
Written for the experienced and novice investor alike, Jason Kelly's book, "The Neatest Little Guide to Do-It-Yourself Investing" is a must have for those who wish to gain the... Read more

Published on January 22, 2002 by dan

5.0 out of 5 stars A Practical Guide For Investors Interested In Stocks
Beginning investors as well as professionals can find sound advice in Jason Kelly's new book, although his target audience seems to be small investors interested in stocks. Read more

Published on January 9, 2002 by L. Orr

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