Investing Basics: Make Smart Decisions Without Being an Expert

Gave this book as a gift so don't know a lot about the content but seemed very nice.

I think this is a good little book if you want to read and learn about the essentials of investing. I would recommend it if you are a parent and want to teach your children how money works. It served its purpose.

Can investing be easier than we think it is? Can we build a solid foundation on key investing concepts? Well, this is the claim in Investing Basics. The information is organized into short, clear explanation so you can make sense of the crucial details. This is a step-by-step guide on how to create a financial plan. You will learn what to do with your money, how to prepare yourself for wealth, differentiate between various bonds, know what various stocks are, understand risk, understand the role of "time" and find out what you can earn and what the cost is to invest. For some people, investing is one of the most rewarding activities and for others it can be unnerving. I know many people who have lost money and many who are living off their investments and can stay home and play on the computer all day. I enjoyed the quotes in little peach boxes, here is a good one: "Asking what the risks are may not be as useful as asking what are the chances of success and failure." -pg. 35 Understanding how to invest your money is what this book is all about. I wish you success. ~The Rebecca Review

This is by far the clearest and most precise book of its type available. It's a must read for every experienced and novice investor. I give it to my potential clients at our first serious meeting. I am a financial services rep with investment experience beginning in 1972. It is a 30 minute read and covers all the basics. You would be surprised at the number of people with substancial portfolios; whom do not know the difference between a BOND and a STOCK. I'm serious!