Editorial Reviews
From Booklist
Investment adviser Case dispels many myths and mysteries for the first-time or would-be investor. He successfully fills a niche between the more general personal finance books, which provide only a cursory discussion of investment strategies and options, and the esoteric or faddish investment guides filling library and bookstore shelves. After explaining how the actual transaction of buying or selling a stock takes place, he covers the basics of investing in stocks, mutual funds, fixed-income investments, and real estate. Case also considers international and socially responsible investing and discusses portfolio-building concepts. He concludes with an overview of various high-risk investment alternatives in order to caution novices but also to guide those who may want to consider such choices in the future. David Rouse --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Seattle Times
"[An] excellent guide for would-be investors.
Michael Pellecchia, syndicated financial columnist
Here's a book to read before you begin investing, before you know anything about the market, possibly even before you have the money to invest.
Robert Acker, investment analyst, editor of The Acker Letter
This is the book I wish had been available when I first started hacking my way through the confusing jungle of financial jargon.
Syracuse Post-Standard
A very good book . . . written in language just about anyone can understand.
Ina Chu
I enjoyed reading The First Book of Investing. Well-written, with a sense of humor and style.
Alexandra A. Archibald
Thank you for this extraordinary book. It has helped me enormously. The approach was fresh and the humor was a wonderful bonus. As a certified 'mathophobic,' I found your figures were clear, concise, and easy to follow.
Janet Levoff
I am an 'absolute beginner' who found your book extremely engaging and not intimidating.
Sally Stone
It's a fantastic book-the perfect resource for the beginner striving to build a foundation of understanding of the investment world. Extremely user-friendly. I enjoyed reading it so much that I gave up my current novel.
Susan Wolfe
The First Book of Investing has opened up a whole new world for me.
Library Journal
A great introduction to investing. Highly recommended.
Book Description
The First Book You Need to Start Investing Wisely
You can make a solid investment decisions for a financially secure future—by investing as little as a dollar a day! The First Book of Investing shows you how to realize your financial potential—no matter how much you know about investing and how much money you have to work with. Inside you'll discover solid, easy-to-understand advice on how you can make the wisest investment decisions fo you and your family. In practical, friendly terms, experienced investment counselor Samuel Case answers all of your financial questions, including:
·How are stocks traded?
·What do brokers do?
·How can I get started in online investing?
·What is an IRA?
·What is a fixed-income investment?
·How does compound interest work?
·And much, much more!
"[An] excellent guide for would-be investors."—Seattle Times |
