The Unofficial Guide to Investing

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Summary: Get all the facts you need to invest wisely right here!
Review: I've read books on investing before, but none have been as informative, yet easy to follow, as this one. I didn't want a beginner book (even though I'm a novice) because those books are so condescending. Ms. O'Shaughnessy writes with authority while still speaking my language. I trust her. I particularly enjoyed her chapter on investment clubs--in fact, I'm starting my own club for the new year! And online investing seems more tangible and less intimidating to me now that I know what websites to browse, where to e-mail, and what toll-free numbers to call if I have more questions. The Unofficial Guide to Investing is the most sound investment I could've made in 1998, and I'm confident that it will lead me to many more lucrative investments in 1999! I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: A guide for investment-challenged and knowlegeable readers
Review: This book has everything for those of us who are timid about investing. Ms. O'Shaughnessy shares insights and information which help both the novice and experienced investor navigate the world of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. She uses anecdotal and even personal stories to inform and amuse throughout the book. There is an incredible amount of valuable information and tons of resources for the reader, and Ms. O'Shaughnessy covers the pros and cons of many investment topics. This user-friendly guide is a winner!

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Summary: A terrific book that doesn't put you into a deep snooze
Review: Wow. I didn't know anybody could make bonds sound interesting, but the author of The Unofficial Guide to Investing managed to do just that. While I've read many articles about stock investing, I've seen very few really good, readable primers on the bond basics. From this book, I learned why I should keep corporate bonds in my retirement account, while the muni bonds should stay in my taxable account. I also appreciated the book's strategy on building a portfolio of U.S. Treasuries. And I found it helpful when the author outlined the pros and cons of buying individual bonds versus bond mutual funds. That really helped me out. -- A soon-to-be-richer reader in Plano, Texas