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Summary: The Title Says it All
Review: I think this is an excellent book for people who are completely brand new to investing (like me when I first recieved the book). Tyson does a fine job of explaining how financial markets function and the role of investing in such. He also gives some neat info on small business and real estate. I especially liked the section devoted to researching individual stocks. However, the book lacks depth once you have a firm grasp on money basics. Furthermore, Tyson ostensibly takes a conservative approach to investing, and probably for good reason since this book is dedicated to people who don't really understand investing or who simply don't want to spend a great amount of time managing their money. I would not use this book exclusively to make investment decisions. I would talk to a broker, visit mutual fund/stock broker web sites and consult other investment books to see what other adivce is out there.
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Summary: Pretty lame. Definately for beginners.
Review: I was surprised that this book didn't go into greater detail with regards to stock market investing and company research. I've only been investing for about 2 years now, but I learned very little from the book that I didn't already know. The information given is very basic and general, so unless you're a true beginner, you probably won't pick up much either.
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Summary: Good advice for every day people
Review: I'm a medical student and my loans for my medical education have skyrocketed and realized I need to plan a financially secure future NOW. In addition, I'm pursuing a master's degreee in business. In reading Mr. Tyson's book, I found lots of information that my business courses failed to explain or did explain but at a level way above my head. Like many other people, I would prefer an intimidating subject such as investing to be presented in clear, logical, plain and easily understandable English. Kudos to Eric Tyson for doing just that. I recommend this book especially for those with absolutely NO previous experience or knowledge in investing.
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Summary: This Dummy is ready to graduate!
Review: I've always loved Dummies books. I own three of Eric Tyson's books, including Investing for Dummies, which is my favorite. My dilemma, however, was where to go after I read the beginner Dummies financial books. What I wanted was a book that delved far beyond the basics, but was just as reader friendly and dependable as the Dummies titles. I was delighted to find three books that fit my criteria--Making the Most of Your Money by Jane Bryant Quinn and the Investing Bible and Retirement Bible, which were both written by Lynn O'Shaughnessy. Quinn's book is a big fat tome, which covers nearly every conceivable investing topic exhaustively. It's a great book, but there is one slight flaw. It was released in 1997, which makes some, but certainly not the majority of information outdated. Interestingly enough, The Investing Bible and the Retirement Bible, which were both released in 2001, are new books launched by none other than the Dummies publishers. O'Shaughnessy picks up where Tyson leaves off by exploring such topics as college investing, saving for retirement, as well as investing during retirement, and choosing and analyzing mutual funds and individual stocks. The Retirement Bible, I've got to say, was the first book I've ever seen that made topics like estate planning fascinating to read. I'd say you can't go wrong with any of these books. But if you already know something about investing, Quinn's book, as well as the Dummies spin-off Bible books will be a better fit.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: If you need a breather from the stock market's shenanigans then this book is for you. Mr. Tyson really goes out of his way to show that investing comes in multiple forms and is not limited to just stocks. His entire section on investing in yourself by opening a business will ring true during this recession. His guidance and opinion on this "alternative" is the most valuable section of this book. He glosses over futures, which is considered both as an investment and a business. But the information he does speak about will help you profit from the recent moves in oil, gold, and the potential move in interest rates. ... I can't help but advocate this books tone that securities aren't quite "secure". Overall the "Dummies" series has done it again and am proud to own several of their books. --This text refers to the edition
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Summary: Mandatory Reading for Personal Investors
Review: If you plan on investing, either by hiring a broker or doing it yourself, you owe it to yourself to read this book. It covers the range of potential investments, from stock and mutual funds to small business and real estate investing. It is true that Tyson seems biased towards Vanguard's mutual funds and this book, like his other books on mutual funds and personal finance, carries that tradition forward. In this regard, Tyson is in good company: Vanguard is also highly rated by Consumer Reports and it consistently has the lowest costs. So far, Vanguard has avoided any hint of scandal that has plagued other mutual funds.
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Summary: Mandatory Reading for Personal Investors
Review: If you plan on investing, either by hiring a broker or doing it yourself, you owe it to yourself to read this book. It covers the range of potential investments, from stock and mutual funds to small business and real estate investing. It is true that Tyson seems biased towards Vanguard's mutual funds and this book, like his other books on mutual funds and personal finance, carries that tradition forward. In this regard, Tyson is in good company: Vanguard is also highly rated by Consumer Reports and it consistently has the lowest costs. So far, Vanguard has avoided any hint of scandal that has plagued other mutual funds.
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Summary: BEST INTODUCTION TO INVESTING OUT THERE!!!
Review: If you want to know the pros and cons of any investment(Mutual Funds,franchises, bonds, stocks, real estate, money market) this is the book for you. Helps you make the investment decision that is best for you as an individual!
The best investing book I have(and I have a lot)
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Summary: Personal Finance for Dummies is better
Review: In and of itself, this is a good book. However, the vast majority of the information presented is merely a repeat of the information presented in "Personal Finance for Dummies" (also by Tyson). This book goes into a little more detail regarding the stock market. However, if you are an aspiring day trader, or if you interest is very specifically focused on stocks and bonds, then you will probably be disappointed with this book. Tyson's approach is very broad, and not very deep. His target audience seems to be a group of people who have almost no knowledge of the types of investment vehicles that exist, rather than people who have basic financial knowledge, and are looking to focus on a specific area. If you fit into his target audience, however, you will probably find "Personal Finance for Dummies" to fit the bill even better than this book. Tyson's approach to money management is classical and conservative. It will keep you afloat, but it will not make you rich. If you are interested in a more aggressive approach, I would recommend "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," by Robert Kyosaki.
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Summary: Gun control for Dummies
Review: Investing for Dummies is a decent book but for straight information and less blather I like the Cliff Notes books that cover finance and investing. I was surprised that the authour could slip in so much junk regarding his anti second ammendment views into a book about investing. He is a jerk and wont be getting anymore of my money.
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