Christine Benz

Morningstar Guide to Mutual Funds. Five-Star Strategies for Success

Christine Benz

GUIDE TO MUTUAL FUNDS SECOND EDITION «Picking actively managed mutual funds is no mean challenge. And as the recent era underscores, past performance is of little help. The Morningstar Guide to Mutual Funds helps cut through the fog with a solid volume of constructive information. The central message–'truly diversify, keep it simple, focus on costs, and stick with it'–is not only timeless, it is priceless.» –John C. Bogle, founder and former CEO, The Vanguard Group «Successful investors know they must do their own due diligence. Morningstar has done much of that homework in this guide. Leave it to Morningstar to get it right, offering smart ways to pick, build and monitor a portfolio. It's a commonsense guide that should grace every investor's shelf.» –Ted David, CNBC Anchor «There's nothing Morningstar doesn't know about mutual funds. And at last, for ready reference, there's a book. You'll find everything here you need to know about managing fund investments, inside or outside a 401(k).» –Jane Bryant Quinn, Newsweek columnist and author of Making the Most of Your Money

Morningstar's 30-Minute Money Solutions. A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Finances

Christine Benz

The quick and easy way to manage money and achieve financial goals The recent economic meltdown has left people in terrible financial shape with little idea of how to turn things around. Using Morningstar's time-tested strategies and sensible approach to money management, Morningstar's 30-Minute Money Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Finances breaks down important financial tasks into do-able chunks, each of which can be accomplished in 30 minutes or less. The practical, no-nonsense book Lays out the tools to get organized, including how to create a filing and bill paying system Details how to find the best uses for one's money, as well as how to properly invest for savings, college, and retirement Other titles by Benz: Morningstar® Guide to Mutual Funds: Five Star Strategies for Success These are uncertain times. Morningstar's 30-Minute Money Solutions provides expert guidance on all aspects of personal money management, and it does so in quick, easily digestible steps.