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by Eric Tyson
Investing in Your 20s and 30s For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Cover
Cover
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1: Getting Started with Investing
Chapter 1: Making Sense of Your Investing Options
Growing Your Money in Ownership Investments
Keeping Money in Lending Investments
Understanding Risks and Returns
Where to Invest and Get Advice
Chapter 2: Using Investments to Accomplish Your Goals
Setting and Prioritizing Your Shorter-Term Goals
Investing in Retirement Accounts
Assessing Your Risk-Taking Desires
Chapter 3: Setting Your Return Expectations
Estimating Your Investments’ Returns
Compounding Your Returns
Chapter 4: Minimizing Your Taxes When Investing
Understanding Investment Taxes
Reducing Your Taxes When Selling Investments
Part 2: Preparing Your Investing Foundation
Chapter 5: Laying Out Your Financial Plans
First Priorities: Paying Off High-Cost Debt and Building a Safety Reserve
What about Paying Down Other Debts?
Sorting Out Your Financial Plans
Knowing the Impact of Investing for College Costs
Securing Proper Insurance
Chapter 6: Starting Out with Bank and Credit Union Accounts
Understanding FDIC Bank Insurance
Investing in Banking Account and Savings Vehicles
Negotiating with Bankers
Feeling Secure with Your Bank
Exploring Alternatives to Bank Accounts
Chapter 7: Managing Money Market Funds
Defining Money Market Mutual Funds
Understanding Money Market Fund Holdings
Protecting and Accessing Your Money in Money Funds
Using Money Market Funds in Your Investment Plan
Shopping for the Best Money Funds
Alternatives to Money Market Mutual Funds
Part 3: Investing in Stocks, Bonds, and Funds
Chapter 8: Getting Your Slice of Capitalism with Stocks
What Are Stocks?
How (And Why) You Can Make Money with Stocks
Timing Your Stock Buying and Selling
Highlighting How to Invest in Stocks
Maximizing Your Stock Market Returns
Chapter 9: Securing Investment Income and Principal with Bonds
Defining Bonds
Using Bonds in a Portfolio
How and Where to Invest in Bonds
Chapter 10: Investing in Funds: Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds
Understanding the Advantages of Funds
Maximizing Your Chances for Fund Investing Success
Creating and Managing a Fund Portfolio
Identifying the Best Mutual Funds and ETFs
Considering Alternatives to Investing in Funds
Chapter 11: Understanding Investment Brokers
Getting Your Money’s Worth: Discount Brokers
Considering Online Brokers
Part 4: Investing in Real Estate, Small Business, and Other Investments
Chapter 12: Seeking Shelter and Appreciation in Real Estate
Comparing Owning a Home to Renting
Figuring Your Home-Buying Budget
Shopping for Your Home
Investing in Investment Real Estate
Chapter 13: Financing and Putting Together Real Estate Investments
Financing Your Real Estate Deals
Working with Real Estate Agents
Putting Your Deal Together
Selling Real Estate
Chapter 14: Taking Your Talents to the Small-Business Arena
Investing in Your Career
Deciding to Start Your Own Business
Turning a Business Idea into Reality
Considering Small-Business Investment Options
Chapter 15: Exploring Other Investment Vehicles
Considering Gold and Other Precious Metals
Contemplating Collectibles
Understanding Annuities and Cash-Value Life Insurance
Part 5: The Part of Tens
Chapter 16: Ten Things to Know about Investing Resources
Get Educated to Discern the Best from the Rest
Beware “Free”
Understand the Influence of Advertising
Value Quality over Quantity
Know How to Check Out a Resource
Beware Hype and Exaggeration
Don’t Assume Quoted Experts Know Their Stuff
Investigate Gurus’ Claims
Don’t Believe Investment-Newsletter Claims
Check Out and Keep Up with My Favorite Resources
Chapter 17: Ten Essential Tips for Investing Success
Regularly Save and Invest 5 Percent to 10 Percent of Your Income
Understand and Use Your Employee Benefits
Thoroughly Research Before You Invest
Shun Investments with High Commissions and Expenses
Invest the Majority of Your Long-Term Money in Ownership Investments
Avoid Making Emotionally Based Financial Decisions
Make Investing Decisions Based on Your Plans and Needs
Tap Information Sources with High Quality Standards
Trust Yourself First
Invest in Yourself and Others
Chapter 18: Ten Things to Know about Investing Apps
Beware of the General Dangers of Putting Apps on Your Cellphone
Use Apps Only from Proven Companies with Good Reputations and Longevity
Consider the Alternatives to an App
Use the Best Personal Finance Apps to Have More to Invest
Be Skeptical of Investing Apps Offering “Free” Trading
Review Current and Historic Financial and Economic Data
Invest with Leading Fund Providers
Tap into the Best Investment Brokerage Firms
Examine the Best Real Estate Apps
Seek out Good Small-Business Apps
Personal Finance in Your 20s & 30s
Bonus: The Lowdown on Health Insurance
Making Sure You’re Covered
Finding Your Best Health Plan
Shopping for Health Insurance
Health Savings Accounts: Tax Reduction for Healthcare Costs
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