Covering everything from evaluating assets and managing risk to demystifying your portfolio, this guide offers expert invest advice that you shouldn't be without.

Includes index. "Learning made easy" --cover. "Invest for your financial independence. Choose the best stocks, funds, and emerging investments. Select investments that fit your risk profile" --cover.

Part 1 :Getting started with investing : Making sense of your investing options -- Using investments to accomplish your goals -- Setting your return expectations -- Minimizing your taxes when investing -- Part 2 : Preparing your investing foundation : Laying out your financial plans -- Starting out with bank and credit union accounts -- Managing money market funds -- Part 3 : Investing in stocks, bonds, and funds : Getting your slice of capitalism with stocks -- Securing investment income and principal with bonds -- Fund investing: mutual funds and exchange-traded funds -- Understanding investment brokers -- Part 4 : Investing in real estate, small business, and other investments : Seeking shelter and appreciation in real estate -- Financing and putting together real estate investments -- Taking your talents to the small-business arena -- Exploring other investment vehicles -- Part 5 : The part of tens : Ten things to know about investing resources -- Ten essential tips for investing success -- Ten things to know about investing apps -- Bonus chapter: taking care with health insurance.