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 75
Chapter 4: The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets 77
Chapter 5: Building Wealth with Stocks 91
Chapter 6: Investigating and Purchasing Individual Stocks 121
Chapter 7: Exploring Bonds and Other Lending Investments 143
Chapter 8: Mastering Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds 167
Chapter 9: Choosing a Brokerage Firm 201
Part 3: Growing Wealth with Real Estate 211
Chapter 10: Investing in a Home 213
Chapter 11: Investing in Real Estate 229
Chapter 12: Real Estate Financing and Deal Making 259
Part 4: Savoring Small Business 283
Chapter 13: Assessing Your Appetite for Small Business 285
Chapter 14: Starting and Running a Small Business 305
Chapter 15: Purchasing a Small Business 329
Part 5: Investing Resources 347
Chapter 16: Selecting Investing Resources Wisely 349
Chapter 17: Navigating Financial Media and Publications 359
Chapter 18: Selecting the Best Investment Books 367
Chapter 19: Investigating Internet and Software Resources 377
Part 6: The Part of Tens 389
Chapter 20: Ten Investing Obstacles to Conquer 391
Chapter 21: Ten Things to Weigh When Considering an Investment Sale 399
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Investing in a Down Stock Market 407
Index 415