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Overview

First Time Investor is for people who want their investment options explained in a simple, supportive way. Highly experienced advisor Gordon Williamson provides you with the essential, first-step information you need to make wise investments. It's filled with straightforward, no-nonsense tips and strategies.

First Time Investor covers:

Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds

Retirement accounts

Sound investment strategies

Common mistakes to avoid

And plenty more!

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Overview

First Time Investor is for people who want their investment options explained in a simple, supportive way. Highly experienced advisor Gordon Williamson provides you with the essential, first-step information you need to make wise investments. It's filled with straightforward, no-nonsense tips and strategies.

First Time Investor covers:

Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds

Retirement accounts

Sound investment strategies

Common mistakes to avoid

And plenty more!

First time investors want to know that they're going to make money. But at the same time they want to know that their investments are going to be safe. First Time Investor will show them just how to achieve that balance.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781580622882
  • Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
  • Publication date: 5/1/2000
  • Pages: 144
  • Product dimensions: 6.04 (w) x 9.28 (h) x 0.47 (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction


Chapter 1 Getting Ready to Get Started
Why the best time to invest is when you are ready
Chapter 2 Certificates of Deposit
The advantages and disadvantages of placing your savings in "safe and secure" bank CDs
Chapter 3 Money Market funds
Why money market mutual funds are a better choice for your savings than bank CDs
Chapter 4 Stocks
Why - despite the dramatic ups and downs of the stock market - common stocks are the choice for all but the most conservative investor
Chapter 5 Utility Stocks
Why utility stocks may be a better choice than corporate bonds for many conservative investors
Chapter 6 Mutual Funds
Why most investors are better off investing in equity (stock) mutual funds rather than buying individual stocks
Chapter 7 Fixed-Rate Annuities
Why the guaranteed return, principal protection, and tax benefits of fixed-rate annuities make this an attractive investment option for the very conservative investor
Chapter 8 Bonds
Why the safety, tax-free interest, price stability, flexibility, and marketability of municipal bonds make them a viable option for longer-term investing
Chapter 9 High-Yield Bonds
Why high-yield bond funds are not as risky as they sound - any why they make a great choice as part of a balanced portfolio
Chapter 10 The Right Mix
How to choose the best combination of stocks, bonds, and cash for your portfolio
Chapter 11 Retirement Planning
Why you should contribute as much as you can - legally and financially - to a qualified retirement plan
Chapter 12 Working with Professional Help
What your broker should ask you before touching your nest egg
Index
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