Investing For Dummies (9^th Ed.)

There's nothing better than having your money make more money?and getting to that place isn't as complicated as you've been led to believe. With some common sense, careful planning, and the right advice, you too can watch your money accumulate like it's growing on trees.

In the Ninth Edition of Investing for Dummies, best-selling author and nationally renowned personal finance expert Eric Tyson shows you how to make your money work for you with rock-solid advice that's stood the test of time. Steering clear of flashy get-rich-quick schemes, Tyson offers a slow-and-steady approach that can work for everyone from young professionals just starting their careers to baby boomers who want to bulk up their nest eggs just before retirement.

In the book, you will:

• Get started with investing by exploring your investment choices, weighing risk vs. return, and get your financial house in order
• Discover the parts that stocks, bonds, real estate, and small business can play in your portfolio
• Learn to choose the right periodicals, radio, tv, and web resources that keep you informed and help you avoid the hype

With updated coverage of new developments like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and their impact on investments, along with the growing trend amongst brokers toward zero- and low-fee stock trades, the Ninth Edition of Investing For Dummies is the latest can't-miss guide to investing your money like a boss.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Investing 5

Chapter 1: Exploring Your Investment Choices 7

Chapter 2: Weighing Risks and Returns 25

Chapter 3: Getting Your Financial House in Order 47

Part 2: Stocks, Bonds, and Wall Street 77

Chapter 4: The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets 79

Chapter 5: Building Wealth with Stocks 93

Chapter 6: Investigating and Purchasing Individual Stocks 123

Chapter 7: Exploring Bonds and Other Lending Investments 147

Chapter 8: Mastering Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds 171

Chapter 9: Choosing a Brokerage Firm 205

Part 3: Growing Wealth with Real Estate 215

Chapter 10: Investing in a Home 217

Chapter 11: Investing in Real Estate 233

Chapter 12: Real Estate Financing and Deal Making 263

Part 4: Savoring Small Business 289

Chapter 13: Assessing Your Appetite for Small Business 291

Chapter 14: Starting and Running a Small Business 313

Chapter 15: Purchasing a Small Business 337

Part 5: Investing Resources 355

Chapter 16: Selecting Investing Resources Wisely 357

Chapter 17: From Print to Podcast to Programs: Making Your Way through Various Financial Mediums 367

Chapter 18: Selecting the Best Investment Books 375

Chapter 19: Investigating Internet and Software Resources 385

Part 6: The Part of Tens 397

Chapter 20: Ten Investing Obstacles to Conquer 399

Chapter 21: Ten Things to Weigh When Considering an Investment Sale 407

Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Investing in a Down Stock Market 415

Index 423

Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor, syndicated columnist, and the author of bestselling For Dummies books on personal finance, taxes, home buying, and investing.