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Summary: An excellent guide to give confidence in the stock market.
Review: As a CPA I used these guidelines to enter in the stocks market. Is the most effective way to get confidence in the stocks, mutual funds and other securities. MR. Charles Schwab made an excellent contribution to the potential investors with this book. I used the audiobook version listening it more than 200 times in my car between my home and my work for the past 6 months. With this audiobook you can jump in to the financial market to continue with the next steps.
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Summary: maybe more stars, maybe less but I can't really say....
Review: Being one of the "super novice beginners" targeted by the book (read other reviews) I found it very interesting and enlightening. What got me started was kiyosaki's rich dad (worth reading with reservations) but this was a very good second book to read. Since then I've been reading/researching (7 books, 4 magazines, 3 weeks) before I pull the trigger to actually dropping cash. I'm not sure what an experienced investor would say but what the hell, from one beginner to the next, read it.
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Summary: maybe more stars, maybe less but I can't really say....
Review: Being one of the "super novice beginners" targeted by the book (read other reviews) I found it very interesting and enlightening. What got me started was kiyosaki's rich dad (worth reading with reservations) but this was a very good second book to read. Since then I've been reading/researching (7 books, 4 magazines, 3 weeks) before I pull the trigger to actually dropping cash. I'm not sure what an experienced investor would say but what the hell, from one beginner to the next, read it.
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Summary: maybe more stars, maybe less but I can't really say....
Review: Being one of the "super novice beginners" targeted by the book (read other reviews) I found it very interesting and enlightening. What got me started was kiyosaki's rich dad (worth reading with reservations) but this was a very good second book to read. Since then I've been reading/researching (7 books, 4 magazines, 3 weeks) before I pull the trigger to actually dropping cash. I'm not sure what an experienced investor would say but what the hell, from one beginner to the next, read it.
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Summary: Worth every penny and much, much more
Review: Buy this book. I can't say enough good things about it. First, the book is extremely well written, and targets a specific audience, that many of us are in. If you are not professional investor, and want to learn more about the basics of investing and about the different products out there, then read this book. Charles Schwab takes your through a good squence of explaining different investment philosophies, tools, tricks, etc. He proves that you don't have to beat the market to make money, you just have to match it. Now, I have heard this before in other books, but the overall presentation and support for this, is much well represented in this book. If you are starting out, or attempting to re-organize your finances, before you get a money manager or financial advisor, get this book. It will definitely save and make you money. You will learn how to invest within your comfort level, and by the end of the book, the stock market and investing will be demystified. You will regret not reading this book. I think this would also make a good gift.
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Summary: Worth every penny and much, much more
Review: Buy this book. I can't say enough good things about it. First, the book is extremely well written, and targets a specific audience, that many of us are in. If you are not professional investor, and want to learn more about the basics of investing and about the different products out there, then read this book. Charles Schwab takes your through a good squence of explaining different investment philosophies, tools, tricks, etc. He proves that you don't have to beat the market to make money, you just have to match it. Now, I have heard this before in other books, but the overall presentation and support for this, is much well represented in this book. If you are starting out, or attempting to re-organize your finances, before you get a money manager or financial advisor, get this book. It will definitely save and make you money. You will learn how to invest within your comfort level, and by the end of the book, the stock market and investing will be demystified. You will regret not reading this book. I think this would also make a good gift.
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Summary: Charles Schwab deserves a Nobel Prize.
Review: Charles Schwab has opened the doors of investing to the masses. This book simply and clearly illustrates how to invest for one's future using an easy-to-understand, common sense style. Not only does Schwab demystify the stock market and the principles of investing, he makes you excited to get started!
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Summary: A GOOD PRIMER
Review: Charles Schwab has put tgether a very good book on investing. This book is an excellent primer for anyone who is serious about making the most out their investments. I'm glad that someone has finally set up some tolerance levels for investers! Easy reading, I read this book in one night.I also highly recommend "Wealth without Risk' AND 'Financial Self-Defense" by Charles Givens both boks will show you ways to find more money to invest with and great MUTUAL FUND STRATEGIES. The books will show you how to make super rates of return (20% plus) without paying commissions and keep more of what you make!
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Summary: A GOOD PRIMER
Review: Charles Schwab has written an excellent book on how to get started in investing. It's easy to read and a excellent primer. Don't make this your only investment or financial book. I also highly recommend 'Mutual Fund Investing For Dummies" by Eric Tyson and "More Wealth Without Risk" by Charles Givens.
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Summary: Excellent starting point for new investors
Review: Charles Schwab's book as a well-written, concise primer for first-time investors who think they are ready or need to get into the investment market. The terminology is easy to understand and Schwab takes some of the mystery and anxiety out of "jumping into the pool". It is a good addition to my bookshelf.
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