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Investing For Dummies

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All the investing basics you need to know, from the bestselling For Dummies line

This updated edition of Investing For Dummies offers sound advice to everyone who wants to build wealth through investing. Learn about stock investing, bond investing, mutual fund and ETF investing, real estate investing, and picking most trustworthy resources for your needs. Turn to this jargon-free resource before you make your first investment, so you can make smart decisions with your money. Get a feel for managing the ups and downs of the market, learn how to assess your investment decisions, and plan out a portfolio that will work for you. With over a million copies sold in previous editions, this book offers golden advice on making your money grow.

Consider the risks and rewards of different types of investing
Assess the current market and your financial situation, so you can make a solid investing plan
Understand how stock markets work and how you can profit from them
Beef up your investing strategy with bonds, brokerage support, real estate, and beyond

Investing For Dummies is the go-to book for people new to the world of finance and eager to build a solid foundation—and grow wealth for the future.

All the investing basics you need to know, from the bestselling For Dummies line

This updated edition of Investing For Dummies offers sound advice to everyone who wants to build wealth through investing. Learn about stock investing, bond investing, mutual fund and ETF investing, real estate investing, and picking most trustworthy resources for your needs. Turn to this jargon-free resource before you make your first investment, so you can make smart decisions with your money. Get a feel for managing the ups and downs of the market, learn how to assess your investment decisions, and plan out a portfolio that will work

for you. With over a million copies sold in previous editions, this book offers golden advice on making your money grow.

Consider the risks and rewards of different types of investing
Assess the current market and your financial situation, so you can make a solid investing plan
Understand how stock markets work and how you can profit from them
Beef up your investing strategy with bonds, brokerage support, real estate, and beyond

Investing For Dummies is the go-to book for people new to the world of finance and eager to build a solid foundation—and grow wealth for the future.

Investing For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and real estate — the allure of earning high returns from these investments gets people’s attention. However, folks also hear about the risks involved in chasing those greater potential returns when investing. Before you set out to invest, you must get your financial house in order and increase your knowledge to make your best investing decisions. The following list summarizes 20 key themes and actions that can help make you a successful investor. [caption id="attachment_274352" align="alignnone" width="556"] © ITTIGallery / Shutterstock.com[/caption]

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 investing.