The First Book of Investing, Revised 2nd Edition: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth Safely

By Samuel Case

Book Overview

Financial security and a comfortable retirement are important goals that concern us all. But, if you can't tell a grade A bond from a grade A steak, how can you possibly achieve the financial future you want? A popular answer today is to consult a financial planner, but how do you choose a good one? To answer these stress-inducing questions comes Samuel Case and his newly revised The First Book of Investing. In simple and straight-forward language, Case gives beginning investors everything they need to know to start creating a portfolio. The first eleven chapters are designed to provide an overview of the major investment options including stocks, bonds, CDs, mutual funds, and real estate. In practical and friendly terms, Case gives readers the confidence to make basic investment decisions.He then moves the reader into intermediate investment techniques and introduces some high-risk investments such as futures, options, and collectibles. He encourages the individual investor to chose investments to match their comfort level and urges them not to get into something that does not match their goals and values. For example, rental management can be very lucrative for most people, but it is also a "hands-on" type of investment.This completely revised edition includes current information on the world of online investing. The popularity of home computers and the expansion of the internet make keeping track of your investments easier than ever. In the book, Case outlines a 30-minute tour of AOL's services for individual investors. About the Author Samuel Case is an investment advisor and business writer with more than twenty-five years of investment experience. He is the author of Big Profits from Small Stocks and The Socially Responsible Guide to Smart Investing (both Prima).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761508384
• ISBN13: 9780761508380
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

New to investing? This is for YOU !

If you are a "would-be investor" then this is the book I would strongly recommend. From stocks, futures and mutual funds to bonds and real estate, it gives an overview of each facet of the investment industry and explains the jargon and phrases in practical and easy to understand language. It even suggests a specific diversified model portfolio which new investors will find very useful. Unlike a previous reviewer I found the author's leaning toward socially responsible investing both interesting and refreshing. If your money is currently earning next to nothing in a bank savings account and you want to learn more about your investment alternatives, this be THE book.

Good Book for Beginner or Novice investor

One of the better investment books that I've read. Easy to read and follow along. Gives the basics of virtually every aspect of investing, and has good resources at the end of every chapter if your interested in learning more.

It's an excellent book for beginners.

This book is very helpful to those people that are completely new to the world of investing. The basic terms are very clearly explained, and the the different types of investing are carefully introduced so as not to overwhelm the reader with too much information. If you have never owned a stock before or do not know what a bond is, then this is the book that you should read first. I found that this book explained everything to me that I did not know about investing basics. After reading this book, you will have a much easier time reading more advanced books on investing. I recommend this book to all beginners.

Perfect for absolute beginners and intermediate level

This is an excellent book if you want to begin to invest your money. It assumes that you know nothing and guides you step by step. Extremely readable (I read it over a weekend), it gives you all the necessary working knowledge to start investing. I also appreciated its careful approach and several warnings against risky techniques and investments. My wife, who has just completed an MBA, thinks that the book is very well organized.

Excellent book for people without investing knowledge!!!

I have to admit that this book is the best one I have read so far that is dummy proof. I did not had any background in investing and I could understand everything. Also, I was very fear to take my money away from a bank. But Samuel Case made an excellent job explaining this fascinating world and how to start from the beginning with only $50.00. Now I can follow the idea of a bull vs a bear market etc. I hope I can meet this author in a future. Excellent book for beginners. Nice ideas and thoughts. I hope more college students read books like this so they can learn the importance of starting to invest early. Recommended A+++++.