Investing For Dummies. Eric Tyson

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      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

      5  Part 1: Getting Started with Investing Chapter 1: Exploring Your Investment Choices Getting Started with Investing Building Wealth with Ownership Investments Generating Income from Lending Investments Considering Cash Equivalents Steering Clear of Futures and Options Passing Up Precious Metals Getting Clobbered in Currencies and Cryptocurrencies Counting Out Collectibles Chapter 2: Weighing Risks and Returns Evaluating Risks Analyzing Returns Considering Your Goals Chapter 3: Getting Your Financial House in Order Establishing an Emergency Reserve Evaluating Your Debts Establishing Your Financial Goals Funding Your Retirement Accounts Taming Your Taxes in Non-Retirement Accounts Choosing the Right Investment Mix Treading Carefully When Investing for College Protecting Your Assets

      6  Part 2: Stocks, Bonds, and Wall Street Chapter 4: The Workings of Stock and Bond Markets How Companies Raise Money through the Financial Markets Understanding Financial Markets and Economics Chapter 5: Building Wealth with Stocks Taking Stock of How You Make Money Defining “The Market” Stock-Buying Methods Spotting the Right Times to Buy and Sell Avoiding Problematic Stock-Buying Practices