Investing 101

Cover
 Copyright
 Contents
 Acknowledgments
 Top Ten Things to Do Before You Invest 1
 Introduction
 Chapter 1: Planning for Success
 Chapter 2: Designing Your Personal Portfolio
 Chapter 3: A Look at the Big Picture
 Chapter 4: Starting with Stocks
 Chapter 5: Doing Your Homework
 Chapter 6: How to Buy and Track Stocks
 Chapter 7: Bond Basics
 Chapter 8: Types of Bonds
 Chapter 9: The Basics of Mutual Funds
 Chapter 10: Many Types of Mutual Funds
 Chapter 11: Maintaining the Right Fund Combination
 Chapter 12: All About Exchange-Traded Funds
 Chapter 13: Green Investing. Chapter 14: Ground Rules: Investing in Real EstateChapter 15: Alternative Investments for Risk Lovers
 Chapter 16: Teaming Up: Working with a Financial Advisor
 Chapter 17: DIY Investing
 Chapter 18: You, Your Portfolio, and Uncle Sam: Investing and Taxes
 Chapter 19: Investing for Education
 Chapter 20: Retirement Planning
 Appendix A: Online and Discount Brokers
 Appendix B: Investment Publications
 Appendix C: Investment Websites
 Appendix D: Glossary of Terms
 Index.