A penny saved may be a penny earned, but a penny invested can be even more. In this financial crisis, old advice about equities, mutual funds, commodities, and real estate may no longer hold. Here is a fresh look at all aspects of investing to help readers protect and grow their wealth. This edition includes the most current information on: • Corporate fundamentals • The sub-prime crisis and its effects • Practical tools for evaluating mutual funds • Advice about riding the equity market • The use of Exchange Traded Funds

A guide to current forms of investment covers the effects of the financial crisis, risk, objectives, retirement planning, expenses, investment types, taxes, insurance, estate planning, and more complex investment strategies.

For those who want to make their money work for them. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Investing, Third Edition, provides investment guidance and information to the ever increasing number of Americans who are looking to secure their future. Topics covered include portfolio objectives, home ownership, college education funding, fixed income investments, and common versus preferred stock.

Now updated to reflect all the latest information from the fast paced world of Wall Street, here is an investment program that will pay handsome dividends for years to come. New to this edition is information on international investing, mutual funds, bonds, plus explanations on newer types of investments such as Baskets of Stocks and Derivative products. Also includes completely updated statistics on the world of investing.

Expert financial columnist Robert K. Heady and financial writer Christy Heady take readers step-by-step through the process of getting their finances under control. With new, updated content for today's post-boom, cautious climate, this author team gives readers the knowledge they need to succeed. New content includes expanded and updated coverage on debt and expense management; updated and additional information on financial law; and up-to-date data based on forecasts, trends, and projected economic recovery. 3 million people have lost their jobs and Americans are in 'personal' debt to a record total of $2 trillion. All-new and updated content on the latest developments in investing, the economy, and the markets.

Information about techniques that build wealth, with advice, tips, definitions and steps that teach the reader exactly what to do.

Covrs stocks, bonds, mutual funds, Keoghs, futures, options, risk, and estate planning while offering advice on creating a personal portfolio.