Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing for Women (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

By Jennifer Basye Sander

Book Overview

In plain English, this work aims to demystify the often mindboggling world of investing, and teaches women how to reap the benefits of the market and take control of their financial future by investing in it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028629426
• ISBN13: 9780028629421
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Alpha
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.1" x 0.8" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Something for everyone (not just Women).

The title is Investing for Women. The reality is general investment information that we all can use. Like anything else, something you don't know or think you don't know is scary. Of course, after you have mastered it, you say, "No big deal." If you have used other "Complete Idiot's" guides, then you know the information is broken down into small bites and approached with helpful hints. The book comes complete with a reference card. In the computer industry, they are known as quick cards. This card gives you: "Sixteen Basic Topics that must be evaluated" "Five Reasons Women Need to Invest Now" "Five Important Ingredients for Stock Selection" "Five Important Things to Do Before You Begin" "Five Common Errors to Avoid" "Three Questions to Ask an Advisor or Broker" I am not going through the details, as that is why you are buying the book. However, the subjects covered include budgeting and lifestyle. The book can not cover everything; however, it discusses 401 (k) information without mentioning that there is a multitude of other investments, like 403 (B). Why 401 (K)s exist and other devices to empower the individual are best explained without all the jargon, so, after getting the practical from this book, go for the theory. "The Capitalist Manifesto" by Louis O. Kelso

A Title for your review.

I read this book because the title intrigued me. Why would I hire an idiot to invest for me? I was disappointed to discover that the text is instruction on how to do my own investing. Am I idiot enough to invest for myself? You be the judge.

Instructive, readable, motivational.

While full of helpful, basic information about managing money, the book is fun to read. On finishing it I felt empowered! I can take charge of money-making decisions in my life. A woman is never too young or two old to learn these skills.