Smart Guide to Making Wise Investments (The Smart Guides Series)
by By Williamson, Gordon K., Cader, Michael, and Woodson, Roger
Category: Business & Economics , Personal Finance , Investing

Smart Ways to develop confidence in investing-ideal for anyone feeling uneasy or nervous about putting hard-earned money at riskSmart Advice on buying and selling, using a broker, and developing and tracking a portfolioSmart Tips on how to make college savings, tax-free investments, and retirement plans work for youSmart Ways to develop a sensible investment plan NOW to maximize savings and to minimize the financial demands of later yearsSmart Advice on setting your financial goals, understanding the different investment choices and their risks, diversifying a portfolio, and maintaining a patient, long-term outlookSmart Strategies to avoid the eight common investment mistakes, such as spending too quickly, investing too conservatively, and over-reacting to market fluctuationsSmart Tips on financing a college education, consulting financial professionals, tracking investments via the Internet, and planning for a comfortable retirementQuick reading and easy referencing with a comprehensive index and loads of sidebars and tables