Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Investing written by Lynn O'Shaughnessy and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1998-12-16 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the recent fluctuations in the market, people are becoming more aware of the need to become financially savvy. Yet financial fears still abound: fear of the market crashing, fear of making poor investment choices, fear of not being able to send their kids to college. The Unofficial Guide to Investing demystifies the range of investment options available today and provides practical tools that will help readers make financially sound decisions. For the financial bystander who is timid about investing and confused by the buzzwords, this book explains where to begin, how to start researching without feeling awkward, how to find your comfort zone, how to invest online, how to plan for retirement, and how to avoid getting burned. It goes beyond just comparing mutual funds to relieving the anxiety surrounding the issue of investing.

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing written by Spencer Strauss and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-10-22 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! We've all heard stories of the millionaire real-estate tycoons who started out by scraping together enough money for a down payment on a modest first property-or so the legend goes. And we've all seen the books that promise to show you how to make a million dollars buying houses with no money down. But when average people like us can barely pay the mortgage or the rent, we don't need get-rich-quick schemes or hocus-pocus-we need the inside scoop on how real estate investing can improve our lives. The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing, Second Edition, gives savvy readers like you a foolproof appraisal of everything from the most basic concepts of real estate investing to complicated tax and financing formulations. Millions of Americans got burned when the Internet bubble burst and corporate scoundrels ran off with their retirement accounts. Now they're discovering that real estate can be their ticket to a prosperous retirement. Fully updated to take account of new tax law changes and now including listings of current apartment owners' associations in all 50 states, this new edition is friendlier and more comprehensive than ever. If you're looking for a long-term investment that you can control-safe from robber barons and market swings-look no further than The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing, Second Edition. * Vital Information on the inside world of real estate investing * Insider Secrets on tax shelter benefits * Money-Saving Techniques for valuing property correctly and determining its most profitable use * Time-Saving Tips on borrowing money and discovering which investments have the potential to turn into tomorrow's hot properties * The Latest Trends in hot real estate investing options * Handy Checklists and charts that help you put together a top-rate investment plan, generate cash flow, and pick the best real estate agent

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Picking Stocks written by Paul Mladjenovic and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unofficial Guide to Picking Stocks is your guide to help you jump into the world of stock investing. Expert author Paul Mladjenovic takes you through the investment process while providing explanations to make sure you understand why you should invest in stocks, how to manage your stock portfolio, and what exactly makes up what is known as a ìhotî stock. The book will also discuss what else you should take into consideration when creating your investment portfolio with tips on avoiding fraud, evaluating brokers, and sorting through the vast array of online investing opportunities.

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Investing in Mutual Funds written by Stacie Zoe Berg and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-03-31 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insider secrets are given to choosing the most profitable mutual fund investments--plus the lowdown on diversification, boosting investments by making tax-wise decisions, and adapting portfolios to individual needs.

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing written by Martin Stone and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After beating back a slump a decade ago, real estate has rebounded in a big way for the Millenium, offering a hot investment vehicle that even novices can ride to riches. The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing clearly shows that the secret in getting rich lies not in get-rich-quick schemes but rather in investing in a commodity that has been around since the beginning of time -- terra firma, property. A small capital investment today can be leveraged into huge profits tomorrow. Readers learn how to: Buy and manage every type of investment property, from houses to condos to large units to commercial property to land for development Value property correctly Live through the "due diligence" period Handle tenant problems without turning into an 'evil' landlord.

Download or read book The Unoffical Guide to Online Investing written by Henry F. Robb and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-03-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 4 million people are logging onto the Internet to research stocks, check quotes, and make investments, and the number is growing daily. It's hard to believe that only three years ago the average person hadn't even heard about online investing. And a little over a year ago people in the bricks-and-mortar financial industry didn't believe that online brokerages could compete. Now the likes of Merrill Lynch, Prudential Securities, and Morgan Stanley are rushing to create their own online brokerage sites. In The Unofficial Guide to Online Investing, new and experienced investors learn to: Choose which computer, Internet Service Provider, and investment software is best for online investing Find the web sites every online investor must know Pick an online broker and set up an account Monitor investments on- and off-site Evaluate online investment clubs, bulletin boards, discussion forums and news groups, mailing lists, and magazines Avoid the scams and pitfalls of online investing -- what happens if the online brokers site crashes?

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property written by Melissa Prandi, MPM and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-01-21 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line So you've decided to invest in real estate--congratulations!--but now you need to know how you can best manage your property and maximize your profit. How much should you spend on renovations? Where will you find responsible tenants? And how can you keep on top of new government regulations? The Unofficial Guide? to Managing Rental Property answers these questions and many more, giving you insider guidance and valuable tips on managing and profiting from your investments. You'll find savvy advice on everything from legally setting rental criteria and managing properties part-time to successfully evicting delinquent tenants and collecting damages. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide reveals what other sources can't or won't, presenting unbiased recommendations to help you get the most out of your investments--and enjoy them! * Vital Information on finding and financing great rental property and calculating rent and profit. * Insider Secrets on selecting and retaining good tenants, ensuring on-time rent, and collecting late rent. * Money-Saving Tips for rehabbing a property and obtaining good tax advice. * The Latest Trends in writing legal, effective ads and interviewing and screening applicants to avoid potential problems. * Handy Forms and Letters for contracting new tenants and communicating with current occupants.

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide To Personal Finance written by Avaniko Asokkumar and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite spending enormous amounts of time on core subjects such as math and science, American students are consistently left out when it comes to financial literacy. In the vast majority of the United States, there is virtually no requirement for high school students to acquire skills related to personal finance. This inadequacy has left most students in the dark when it comes to these crucial skills and has consequently jeopardized the financial future of millions. As students transition from primary education to adulthood, these students end up lost and confused with regard to their finances, creating poor habits that can plague them for the rest of their lives. As teenagers who once lacked exposure to financial education themselves, Avaniko Asokkumar, Sai Bommineni, and Rohit Chakka hope to reverse this trend through writing this guide. By breaking down complex financial topics from investing in bonds to planning for retirement in a simple and relatable way, the authors hope to provide a rich and deep understanding of personal finance to all readers. The information present in the novel's six major sections: Financial Planning; Banking, Loaning, and Credit; Investment Basics; Career-Oriented Finance; End Game Finance; and Miscellaneous Finance, will provide a strong baseline of financial education for readers that they can build on going forward. Ultimately, the authors aspire to provide young readers with practical financial knowledge. By internalizing the concepts presented in this novel, teenagers can leave with skills they will utilize for the rest of their lives.

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Minding Your Money written by Lisa Iannucci and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-09-21 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Financial freedom means more than the ability to juggle a paycheck, pick a few good investments, retire at 65, and keep debt levels manageable. True financial freedom involves understanding the psychological, emotional, and intellectual implications of mondy and wealth, and how to be the master of money, rather than its servant. This book offers: A clear assessment of your individual mondy personality and what to do if it differs from your partner's Concise explanations of where personal money attitudes originate Advice on how to teach children a constructive attitude toward money Effective means for setting realistic goals, and tips on how to save and spend money wisely Creative ways to set and stay within a budget Proven methods for staying free and dealing with setbacks along the road to true financial freedom

Download or read book Dear Investor What the HELL are You Doing written by Ken Weber and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even Smart people do dumb things with their money. Are you one of them? Despite its irreverent title, Dear Investor, What the Hell Are You Doing? has a serious purpose—to help you identify and fix the common blunders you may be making with your money. Long-time investment advisor Ken Weber exposes the minefield of financial tricks and psychological traps that ensnare millions of investors—beginners and old pros alike—and shows you what you should be doing instead. Whether you’re investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, or other investment vehicles, this book gives you the facts you need to make smarter moves with your money. Ken Weber has had thousands of conversations with investors of every type, and this book stems directly from those real-world experiences. He’s heard it all, and now he wants to stop you from stepping into the most common financial potholes.

Download or read book Real Estate Investing for Everyone written by Martin Stone and published by Ixia Press. This book was released on 2019-02-13 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investment in real estate is about taking control of your financial future. All too often, potential investors overlook available benefits because the process seems too difficult or beyond their means. In this guide, expert investor and adviser Martin Stone demystifies buying property by tracing the steps from beginning to end, helping you define your financial and personal goals in order to build a successful and realistic plan. He goes straight to the heart of why multiunit buildings are such solid long-term investments, offering easy-to-follow guidelines that allow you to pursue your dreams. Loaded with vital information on the world of real estate, this guide offers insider secrets on tax shelter benefits and money-saving techniques for valuing property correctly and determining its most profitable use. Stone also provides time-saving tips on borrowing money and discovering which investments have the potential to turn into tomorrow's hot commodities. The book features handy checklists and charts to assist in putting together a top-rate investment plan, generating cash flow, and choosing the best real estate team. Filled with actionable advice gleaned from the author's decades of business experience, Real Estate Investing for Everyone sets you on the path to building wealth for a secure future.

Download or read book The Unoffical Guide To Managing Your Personal Finances written by Stacie Zoe Berg and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop…for when you want more than the official line! Managing your money isn't easy. You dream of owning a home and sending your kids to college, but you're in debt and can't save a penny. You hate your mounting credit card bills, but you never have enough to pay for the things you need. You'd like to purchase a new car, but you're not sure how to find the best deal. You want to have enough money to live comfortably in your retirement years, but you're not sure of the best way to save. You want to make financial choices that you won't regret. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide™ to Managing Your Personal Finances gives savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of what works and what doesn't—the good deals and the bad ones—with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. This book, like every Unofficial Guide™, is intensively inspected by The Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of highly respected financial professionals. They ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on personal finance management and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know. Vital Information on the best deals from banks, credit card companies, and credit unions. Insider Secrets on getting out of debt from certified financial planners, consumer credit counselors, and other financial professionals. Money-Saving Techniques for minimizing your taxes and maximizing your investments. Time-Saving Tips to help you quickly establish a budget and begin meeting your financial goals. The Latest Trends in estate and retirement planning. Handy Checklists and Charts to help you set budgets, plan investments, and track your progress. Macmillan Lifestyle Guides

Download or read book Tax aware Investment Management written by Douglas S. Rogers and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Illustrates how investment strategies for tax-exempt accounts don't work for individuals subject to taxes. Offers techniques for comparing tax-efficiency of mutual funds, hedge funds, and investment managers, and presents more-sophisticated strategies for offsetting gains against losses in wealth planning, portfolio management, and estate planning. Includes results of historical research, 100 tables and charts"--Provided by publisher.

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Download or read book Rich Dad s Guide to Investing written by Robert T. Kiyosaki and published by Business Plus. This book was released on 2001-01-15 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rich Dad's Guide to Investing is a guide to understanding the real earning power of money by learning some of the investing secrets of the wealthy.

Download or read book Exchange Traded Funds For Dummies written by Russell Wild and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-10-11 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It seems like every week Wall Street comes up with some new, exotic investment idea that puts your money at risk. Thankfully, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most mutual funds, and subject to minimal taxation. But how do you use this wonderful product to diversify your investments in today’s fast-growing and ever-changing market? Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies shows you in plain English how to weigh your options and pick the exchange-traded fund that’s right for you. It tells you everything you need to know about building a lean, mean portfolio and optimizing your profits. This hands-on guide will give you the power to use ETFs to: Create the stock (equity) side of your portfolio Handle risk control, diversification, and modern portfolio theory Manage small, large, sector, and international investments Add bonds, REITs, and other ETFs Invest smartly in precious metals Work non-ETFs into your investment mix Revamp your portfolio to fit life changes Fund your retirement years In addition, this book covers commonly asked questions about ETFs and mistakes that many investors, even the experienced ones, make. It provides forecasts of the future for ETFs and personal spending and also provides a complete list of ETFs and Web resources to assist your investment. With Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies, you’ll soon discover what makes ETFs the hottest investment on the market!

Download or read book Stock Investing For Dummies written by Paul Mladjenovic and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-12-13 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stock Investing For Dummies, 2nd Edition covers all the proven tactics and strategies for picking the right stocks. Packed with savvy tips on today’s best investment opportunities, this book provides a down-to-earth, straightforward approach to making money on the market without the fancy lingo. Soon you’ll have the power to optimize your returns by: Recognizing and minimizing the risks Gathering information about potential stocks Dissecting annual reports and other company documents Analyzing the growth and demand of industries Playing with the politicians Approaching uncertain markets Using corporate stock buybacks to boost earnings Handling the IRS and other obligations With a different strategy for every investor—from recent college grad to married with children to recently retired—this valuable reference is a must-have. It also features tips and tricks on how to tell when a stock is on the verge of declining or increasing, how to protect yourself from fraud, and common challenges that every investor must go through, along with resources and financial ratios.