The author of How to Invest $50-$5,000, Your First Financial Steps, and How to Make Money Investing Abroad presents the only annually published guide to personal finance that provides timely assessments and current rates, in addition to today's hottest investment vehicles. Includes addresses and/or phone numbers for all investment companies cited in the book.

Backed by the most trusted name in financial reporting, this indispensable resource offers unparalleled investment information, including the top five mutual funds, bonds, and stocks for 1997; the latest prices, rates, and yields; a financial guide/personal calendar for 1997; a retirement plan update for IRAs, SEPs, Keoghs, and 401(k)s; the hottest tips and recommendations, and more. Charts & graphs.

This perennial bestseller (nearly 40,000 copies) is still the most respected and useful handbook on investing--in bull or bear markets. This edition has expanded to include bank CDs, money market funds, insurance and other choices for the market-shy investor. 100 charts and graphs.