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  • Investing for Dummies, Fourth Edition

  • By: Eric Tyson
  • Narrated by: Brett Barry
  • Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (293 ratings)

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Investing for Dummies, Fourth Edition

By: Eric Tyson
Narrated by: Brett Barry
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It doesn't matter if you have $100, $10,000 or $1,000 - Eric Tyson's Investing for Dummies shows you how to maximize your investment - the fun way. This hands-on down to earth reference cuts through the jargon and provides you with the techniques and strategies you need to make sound investment decisions based on you overall financial picture. Packed with expert tips, suggestions, and anecdotes, this book takes you through the often confusing and intimidating world of investing step-by-step. Starting with the fundamentals, financial guru Tyson guides you through the ins and outs of investing in the stock market, real estate and more. With easy-to-understand explanations, helpful advice, and a lot of humor this audio will become your trusted investment counselor.

©2006 Eric Tyson (P)2006 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
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overall solid with one glaring exception

overall this is a good book for beginners learning about how to invest . my main issue is not to talk about index funds for a fundamentals of investing book should be a felony in all 50 states. its really inexcusable and should be revised.

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Excellent book for beginners.

Helps beginners establish a foundation into investing. Now how you build, that's you g to require research and work on your part. But this book positive and negative of all types of investing strategies.

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This was a good overview but I think I would have liked reading the book because I could have gone back over some of the investment strategies and terms. However, it did give me some background information that was helpful.

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pretty good

pretty good overview for a beginner. felt it answered alot of my questions. examples were great . well rounded

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great for beginners

this has been on my list for a very long time. very informative. love it.

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Good to get started

Helped lay a foundation about investing. Not too long to keep your attention. Helps direct you on how and where to save.

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good basics

i enjoyed the book. It covers the basics well with reminders of things i need to be mindful of.

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Great financial advice!

This audiobook helped me clarify some concepts that I was struggling with. I feel it gives me a good introduction into the most common financial instruments of stocks, bonds, real estate. I

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Great!

I learned a lot from this audiobook. New investors in the market should absolutely listen to this!

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nothing new. very simple in work related fields.

nothing new. very simple in work related fields. putting fear on peoples mind to not be innovative.

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