The Unofficial Guide to Investing
The Unofficial Guide to Investing

Author: Lynn O'Shaughnessy

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1998-12-16

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 9780028624587

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With the recent fluctuations in the market, people are becoming more aware of the need to become financially savvy. Yet financial fears still abound: fear of the market crashing, fear of making poor investment choices, fear of not being able to send their kids to college. The Unofficial Guide to Investing demystifies the range of investment options available today and provides practical tools that will help readers make financially sound decisions. For the financial bystander who is timid about investing and confused by the buzzwords, this book explains where to begin, how to start researching without feeling awkward, how to find your comfort zone, how to invest online, how to plan for retirement, and how to avoid getting burned. It goes beyond just comparing mutual funds to relieving the anxiety surrounding the issue of investing.

The Unofficial Guide® to Real Estate Investing
The Unofficial Guide® to Real Estate Investing

Author: Spencer Strauss

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2003-10-22

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 0764559001

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The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! We've all heard stories of the millionaire real-estate tycoons who started out by scraping together enough money for a down payment on a modest first property-or so the legend goes. And we've all seen the books that promise to show you how to make a million dollars buying houses with no money down. But when average people like us can barely pay the mortgage or the rent, we don't need get-rich-quick schemes or hocus-pocus-we need the inside scoop on how real estate investing can improve our lives. The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing, Second Edition, gives savvy readers like you a foolproof appraisal of everything from the most basic concepts of real estate investing to complicated tax and financing formulations. Millions of Americans got burned when the Internet bubble burst and corporate scoundrels ran off with their retirement accounts. Now they're discovering that real estate can be their ticket to a prosperous retirement. Fully updated to take account of new tax law changes and now including listings of current apartment owners' associations in all 50 states, this new edition is friendlier and more comprehensive than ever. If you're looking for a long-term investment that you can control-safe from robber barons and market swings-look no further than The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing, Second Edition. * Vital Information on the inside world of real estate investing * Insider Secrets on tax shelter benefits * Money-Saving Techniques for valuing property correctly and determining its most profitable use * Time-Saving Tips on borrowing money and discovering which investments have the potential to turn into tomorrow's hot properties * The Latest Trends in hot real estate investing options * Handy Checklists and charts that help you put together a top-rate investment plan, generate cash flow, and pick the best real estate agent

Investing Bible
Investing Bible

Author: Lynn O'Shaughnessy

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 2001-09-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764553806

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Turn to the Investing Bible for expert advice on how to make the wisest investment options based on your overall financial picture and financial goals. This comprehensive book teaches you how to make good decisions regarding real estate, bonds and securities, taxes, mortgages, and do's and don'ts for the current stock market. Coverage includes up-to-date information on the hottest online investing resources that you can use to maximize investment convenience and success tips on how to become a more disciplined and intelligent investor. You'll get the ABC's of stock picking -- the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, and NASDAQ -- all fully explained. This book brings you everything you need to know about starting your own investment club, deciding on a financial planner or broker, guidelines for protecting your assets, the pros and cons of debt consolidation, and more.

The Unofficial Guide to Investing in Mutual Funds
The Unofficial Guide to Investing in Mutual Funds

Author: Stacie Zoe Berg

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1999-03-31

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780028629209

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Insider secrets are given to choosing the most profitable mutual fund investments--plus the lowdown on diversification, boosting investments by making tax-wise decisions, and adapting portfolios to individual needs.

Rich Dad's Guide to Investing
Rich Dad's Guide to Investing

Author: Robert T. Kiyosaki

Publisher: Business Plus

Published: 2001-01-15

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0759521468

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Rich Dad's Guide to Investing is a guide to understanding the real earning power of money by learning some of the investing secrets of the wealthy.

The Unofficial Guide to Flipping Properties
The Unofficial Guide to Flipping Properties

Author: Peter A. Richmond

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2007-01-29

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 0470131500

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The inside scoop...for when you want more than the official line! Perhaps you've seen TV shows on flipping and thought, "I can do that." Maybe you're tempted by the lure of easy profits. There is money to be made by flipping residential properties, but there's risk involved, too. This book helps you get started or improve your flipping skills (and your profits) with info on finding appropriate properties, financing your purchase, making improvements that will pay off, negotiating with contractors, and more. Whether you're interested in undertaking only cosmetic improvements or in totally gutting a property, this guide helps you with everything from choosing and redoing the right house or condo to selling it for maximum profit. With tips from experienced flippers, it includes: Vital Information on finding and financing the right property Insider Secrets on using and leveraging someone else's money Money-Saving Techniques such as refacing or painting cabinets and updating the hardware Time-Saving Tips such as consolidating your purchases (appliances, materials, tools, etc.) at a home improvement center The Scoop on staging a property inside and out for maximum impact Expert Advice to help you assess a property's profitability, set and monitor your budget, and more

Bond Investing For Dummies
Bond Investing For Dummies

Author: Russell Wild

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-08-28

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1118274431

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Your friendly guide to trading the bond and bond fund market Bonds and bond funds are among the safest and most reliable investments you can make to ensure an ample and dependable retirement income—if you do it right! Bond Investing For Dummies helps you do just that, with clear explanations of everything you need to know to build a diversified bond portfolio that will be there when you need it no matter what happens in the stock market. This plain-English guide clearly explains the pros and cons of investing in bonds, how they differ from stocks, and the best (and worst!) ways to select and purchase bonds for your needs. You'll get up to speed on the different bond varieties and see how to get the best prices when you sell. Covers the ups and downs of today's market, which reinforces the importance of bonds in a portfolio Explains how a radical fall in interest rates make bond investing trickier than ever Explores the historic downgrade of U.S. Treasuries and its possible effects on government bonds If you're an investor looking for a resource that helps you understand, evaluate, and incorporate bonds into your portfolio, Bond Investing For Dummies has you covered.

Magic - The Gathering Cards
Magic - The Gathering Cards

Author: Ben Bleiweiss

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-09-24

Total Pages: 1843

ISBN-13: 1440248826

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Magic: The Gathering is the world's most played trading card game. Now for the first time in the game's 25-year history, you can enjoy the only guide on the market to capture all the magic--and value--of thousands of cards released for MTG. Featuring 165 unique card sets, Magic: The Gathering Cards - The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide showcases the rarest and most valuable cards on the secondary market, including an Alpha Black Lotus worth more than $27,000! You'll also find expert tips for collecting and card investing from one of the world's leading experts in the field of Magic finance, author Ben Bleiweiss. Whether you enjoy the beauty of Serra Angel, the power of the master of the mountains of Shiv - Shivan Dragon, or collectability of the Original Dual Lands, Magic: The Gathering Cards - The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide is sure to cast a spell on you.

Rich Dad's Advisors: The ABC's of Property Management
Rich Dad's Advisors: The ABC's of Property Management

Author: Ken McElroy

Publisher: Business Plus

Published: 2008-09-12

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0446542814

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So you've made your real estate investment, now the question is: How are you going to make it successful? Maximize its potential? MMake it grow? One word: management. Hundreds of thousands know bestselling author Ken McElroy as a real estate investment tycoon. in his new book, he reveals the key to his success, exceptional property management, and teaches you its most important principles, showing you how to fundamentally succed where others fail. THE ABC'S OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT tells readers: How to decide when to manage your property and when to hire someone to do it How to implement the right systems and structures for your investment How to manage and maximize cash flow What to expect: a month in the life of an owner-manager How to find the right property manager (and avoid the wrong ones) How to assemble a superior management team.

The Complete Guide to Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes, and Mobile Homes
The Complete Guide to Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes, and Mobile Homes

Author: Edith Mazier

Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1601382065

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It is no secret that investing in real estate can significantly boost one's income. Mane people begin by investing, in single-family residential properties and work their way up to commercial properties such as duplexes, triplexes, and quads. However, moving from one to the other may seem like a big leap. This book will make the transition effortless, as it explains everything you need to know in easy-to-understand language and points out dozens of hints and suggestions. By reading this extensively-researched book, you will become knowledgeable in all areas of commercial real estate investing, including cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, equity build-up and leveraging, due diligence, gross rental income, vacancy loss, operating expenses, debt service, zoning, triple net leases and contracts. You also will learn about the potential gains and losses, the consequences, loans, proven techniques, effective strategies, advantages and disadvantages of direct and indirect investing, and asset management techniques. Whether you are a new investor looking to get started or a seasoned veteran looking to enhance your portfolio, this guide provides you with all the information you need to accomplish your investment goals.