Investing For Dummies, 8th Edition

The easy way to invest in your financial future

In the world of investing, slow and steady wins the race. With this mantra in mind, trusted author and finance guru Eric Tyson is back with the latest edition of the #1 bestselling book, Investing For Dummies, to help you achieve your investment goals. Inside, he offers time-tested advice on how to develop a winning investment strategy that matches your abilities with your expectations — all the while ensuring you’re slowly and steadily growing your portfolio.

No matter where you are in your investment planning, the recommendations and strategies in this popular and easy-to-follow reference offer everything you need to ramp up your portfolio. From the tax laws that affect investing decisions to the impact of the current political environment, this foolproof guide covers it all and gives you the confidence to invest like the pros.

• Develop and manage your portfolio in any market
• Choose investments that match your goals
• Navigate the world of online investing and robo advisors

Whether you’re a millennial securing your first job, an employee rolling over a 401(k), a baby boomer looking to shore up your nest egg prior to retirement — or anywhere in between — all the sound investment advice you need is at your fingertips!

Table of Contents

Part 1: Getting Started with Investing
Chapter 1: Exploring Your Investment Choices
Chapter 2: Weighing Risks and Returns
Chapter 3: Getting Your Financial House in Order
Part 2: Stocks, Bonds, and Wall Street
Chapter 4: The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets
Chapter 5: Building Wealth with Stocks
Chapter 6: Investigating and Purchasing Individual Stocks
Chapter 7: Exploring Bonds and Other Lending Investments
Chapter 8: Mastering Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds
Chapter 9: Choosing a Brokerage Firm
Part 3: Growing Wealth with Real Estate
Chapter 10: Investing in a Home
Chapter 11: Investing in Real Estate
Chapter 12: Real Estate Financing and Deal Making
Part 4: Savoring Small Business
Chapter 13: Assessing Your Appetite for Small Business
Chapter 14: Starting and Running a Small Business
Chapter 15: Purchasing a Small Business
Part 5: Investing Resources
Chapter 16: Selecting Investing Resources Wisely
Chapter 17: Perusing Periodicals, Radio, and Television
Chapter 18: Selecting the Best Investment Books
Chapter 19: Investigating Internet and Software Resources
Part 6: The Part of Tens
Chapter 20: Ten Investing Obstacles to Conquer
Chapter 21: Ten Things to Weigh When Considering an Investment Sale
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Investing in a Down Market