In 2006, hedge fund manager John Paulson realized something few others suspected - that the housing market and the value of subprime mortgages were grossly inflated and headed for a major fall. Paulson's background was in mergers and acquisitions, however, and he knew little about real estate or how to wager against housing. He had spent a career as an also-ran on Wall Street. But Paulson was convinced this was his chance to make his mark. He just wasn't sure how to do it. Colleagues at investment banks scoffed at him and investors dismissed him.

Investing is a great way to start building wealth and achieving your financial goals, no matter your age or previous experience. But it also comes with its share of risks, and it’s easy to lose all your money if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Howard Marks, the chairman and cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, is renowned for his insightful assessments of market opportunity and risk. After four decades spent ascending to the top of the investment management profession, he is today sought out by the world's leading value investors, and his client memos brim with insightful commentary and a time-tested, fundamental philosophy. The Most Important Thing explains the keys to successful investment and the pitfalls that can destroy capital or ruin a career.

Bonds and bond funds are among the safest and most reliable investments you can make to ensure an ample and dependable retirement income - if you do it right! Bond Investing for Dummies helps you do just that, with clear explanations of everything you need to know to build a diversified bond portfolio that will be there when you need it no matter what happens in the stock market. This plain-English guide clearly explains the pros and cons of investing in bonds, how they differ from stocks, and the best (and worst!) ways to select and purchase bonds for your needs.

This book is the first in a series of four, outlining a step-by-step process for a simple investing strategy. This book will get you started in what investing is really about and how to build an investing plan that's right for your goals.

You are about to learn how to start investing in the stock Market to generate passive income on autopilot even if you are a complete beginner! This audiobook busts all myths about the stock market using plain-language to help even complete beginners start making money off the stock market! It also recommends time-tested strategies to help you compound your money using stock dividends and buy stock without paying hefty commissions while avoiding costly mistakes that most beginners make.

Learn how to trade stocks in a profitable way from the beginning, the most profitable strategies with less money, and how to manage loss.

Discover how to create a portfolio with just seven investments that secure your future in building long-term wealth. Is your savings account not making any interest? Do you feel stuck at your job because, without it, you’d be broke? In this audiobook, you'll uncover how any person, no matter where you live or your financial situation, can build long-term wealth passively. Craft a portfolio with these seven investments, sit back, and watch your money grow for the next 20+ years. It's that simple.

Mary Buffett and David Clark clearly outline Warren Buffett's strategies in a way that will appeal to newcomers and seasoned Buffettologists alike. Inspired by the seminal work of Buffett's mentor, Benjamin Graham ( The Interpretation of Financial Statements, 1937), this book presents Buffett's interpretation of financial statements with anecdotes and quotes from the master investor himself.

The best way for beginners to learn how to invest in their future is by harnessing the power of this guide. This guide is more than just theory. It will tell you how to grow your investments into a healthy nest egg for a comfortable retirement.

Investing for Beginners is the newbie investor audiobook you absolutely need to hear if you are completely clueless about investing. It is aimed at people who have managed to save a bit of their hard-earned income with banking but are completely stumped as to what to do with their savings.

If you, like me when I was starting out, are looking for a way to get everything on your wish list without having any of those pesky worries about how much it will cost...then this is the book for you.... When I was starting out in life, I wanted it all. I wanted the big house with an inground swimming pool, fast cars that belong in the movies, big-ticket vacations, and a bright future for me and my family. If you want a step-by-step guide to making more money than you ever thought possible, then buy now.

Getting ready to invest or just want to know more? Avoid the easy mistakes of investing with this beginners guide to investing. Offering practical, straightforward advice that is easy to understand and engaging, this audiobook will give you what you need to start investing.

Are you exhausted living paycheck to paycheck and not having the lifestyle you want? If you are new to the world of investing, this book is the only guide you’ll ever need. It is a descriptive guide that will ensure that you are equipped with all of the knowledge you need to start out strong. As long as you are armed with valuable knowledge and understanding, you can be certain that you will become a strong investor and that you will surely reach your financial goals.

With interest rates rising, your cash could now finally earn you some interest income. Well…it could…but it may not be doing so. You see, many financial institutions are not passing along higher interest to customers holding cash.

In finance, as in life, there's no such thing as a free lunch - unless you're well diversified. The push toward diversification inspires many investors to buy index funds, which is a smart move. But most people have missed the chance to diversify over their investing lifecycle.

The key to building wealth the low-priced stock wayLow-priced gems, or what author Hilary Kramer calls "breakout stocks" come in all kinds of shapes and sizes but they all have three things in common: (1) they are mostly under $10; (2) they are undervalued; and (3) they have specific catalysts in the near future that put them on the threshold of breaking out to much higher prices. In The Little Book of Big Profits from Small Stocks, small stock expert Hilary Kramer looks for stocks with fifty to two hundred percent upside potential!

William Bernstein's commonsense approach to portfolio construction has served investors well during the past turbulent decade - and it's what made The Four Pillars of Investing an instant classic when it was first published nearly a decade ago. This down-to-earth book lays out in easy-to-understand prose the four essential topics that every investor must master: the relationship of risk and reward, the history of the market, the psychology of the investor and the market, and the folly of taking financial advice from investment salespeople.

Let's face it—talking about money is always awkward. In this user-friendly and approachable guide, finance writer Erin Lowry helps take the stress out of these tricky conversations. Lowry arms you with all of the financial knowledge you'll need in order to get the most out of each interaction, whether that's with your friends, your spouse, your employer, or your mom.

A disciplined approach to investing, complemented by understanding is all you need to enjoy success. This practical guide explains what you really need to know and puts you on the right course for long-term success through all kinds of markets.