This book had so much more than I thought it would. I expected it to just explained investings like the stock market. But it explained everything from stocks, bonds, commodities futures and options, CD’s, mutual funds, IRA’s, mortgages, all types of insurance, creditcards, taxes and so much more. It gave sound strategies for all of these. It also explained simple things that you think you know but don’t realy do. Like just saving money is a form of tax free investment. And so many other down to earth and sound advise that realy works. I’ll always keep this book near by for reference. I strongly recomend this book to anyone who is trying to streach and invest his money.
Koch and DeSalvo have complied a comprehensive investment guide for the average person. Even those with financial experience who need information in a concise and user-friendly manner will benefit from owning this book. I am not ashamed to own “Idiot’s” guides, simply because I have my own area of specialty, and do not have the time or will to specialize in every area in which I have a passing need or interest. This is where this book comes in, because most people don’t have time to get a degree in finance or an investment license just to make their money grow.
This book covers the basics like investment risk tolerance, investment needs, and then covers ways to make more money available to invest. The authors point out that saving money is a form of tax-free investment. Then the authors discuss stocks, mutual funds, home ownership, saving for college, and reducing taxes. Finally they explore more risky investments like options and futures, as well as providing tips for online investing. The book has a few glossy pages, numerous charts and tables, and a glossary.
Overall, I recommend this book wholeheartedly. I knew nothing about investing until recently, and after I got my Series 7 license, I realized that this book had provided me with a strong background with which to begin studying. Honestly, after working with many financial planners, I think this book is probably more useful than many financial planners out there. While it won’t make you an expert, it will provide the basic essential information the average beginning investor needs. Read this, and then move on to more advanced books, but all the while, start investing and making money.
Iram says
This book had so much more than I thought it would. I expected it to just explained investings like the stock market. But it explained everything from stocks, bonds, commodities futures and options, CD’s, mutual funds, IRA’s, mortgages, all types of insurance, creditcards, taxes and so much more. It gave sound strategies for all of these. It also explained simple things that you think you know but don’t realy do. Like just saving money is a form of tax free investment. And so many other down to earth and sound advise that realy works. I’ll always keep this book near by for reference. I strongly recomend this book to anyone who is trying to streach and invest his money.
Zephan says
Koch and DeSalvo have complied a comprehensive investment guide for the average person. Even those with financial experience who need information in a concise and user-friendly manner will benefit from owning this book. I am not ashamed to own “Idiot’s” guides, simply because I have my own area of specialty, and do not have the time or will to specialize in every area in which I have a passing need or interest. This is where this book comes in, because most people don’t have time to get a degree in finance or an investment license just to make their money grow.
This book covers the basics like investment risk tolerance, investment needs, and then covers ways to make more money available to invest. The authors point out that saving money is a form of tax-free investment. Then the authors discuss stocks, mutual funds, home ownership, saving for college, and reducing taxes. Finally they explore more risky investments like options and futures, as well as providing tips for online investing. The book has a few glossy pages, numerous charts and tables, and a glossary.
Overall, I recommend this book wholeheartedly. I knew nothing about investing until recently, and after I got my Series 7 license, I realized that this book had provided me with a strong background with which to begin studying. Honestly, after working with many financial planners, I think this book is probably more useful than many financial planners out there. While it won’t make you an expert, it will provide the basic essential information the average beginning investor needs. Read this, and then move on to more advanced books, but all the while, start investing and making money.