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Personal Finance & Investing Summaries

If you are a private investor, these summaries will help you find a suitable investment strategy according to market conditions and your desired level of risk. Learn about stocks, bonds, derivatives, precious metals, real estate and much more.

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Do More, Spend Less
 

Brad Wilson

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2013

(7)

Financial Fresh Start

Shari Olefson

AMACOM, 2013

(7)

Risky Is the New Safe
 

Randy Gage

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012

(5)

Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl
 

LouAnn Lofton

HarperBusiness, 2011

(7)

The Intelligent Investor
 

Benjamin Graham

HarperBusiness, 2005

(10)

The Way to Wealth
 

Benjamin Franklin

Applewood Books, 1986

(9)

The Art of Being Unreasonable
 

Eli Broad

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012

(7)

Security Analysis
 

Benjamin Graham and David Dodd

McGraw-Hill, 1996

(8)

Worth It...Not Worth It?
 

Jack Otter

Business Plus, 2012

(8)

Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements

Mary Buffett and David Clark

Scribner, 2008

(8)

Think and Grow Rich
 

Napoleon Hill

Random House, 1987

(8)

Gold Bubble

Yoni Jacobs

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012

(8)

Dice Have No Memory

William Bonner

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011

(8)

How to Simplify Your Life

Tiki Kustenmacher and Lother J. Seiwert

McGraw-Hill, 2004

(9)

The Warren Buffett Way

Robert G. Hagstrom

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1995

(7)

The Billion Dollar Mistake
 

Stephen L. Weiss

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010

(8)

The Great Reflation
 

Anthony Boeckh

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010

(9)

Aftershock
 

David Wiedemer et al.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011

(6)

How 401(k) Fees Destroy Wealth and What Investors Can Do to Protect Themselves

Chuck Epstein

Copyright © 2012 by Charles Epstein , 2012

(8)

How to Smell a Rat
 

Ken Fisher and Lara Hoffmans

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009

(9)

A Gift to My Children
 

Jim Rogers

Random House, 2009

(7)

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Personal Finance & Investing

Most folks dream of striking it rich – or at least making a few bucks off of their investments. Considering man’s universal desire to turn money into more money, it’s not at all surprising that personal finance and investing is among the most popular categories in getAbstract’s library. With roughly 250 summaries of the best personal investment books in print, we’re confident that you’ll find the answers to all of your financial questions. The investment books our writers have expertly summarized appeal to the full range of investors, from wide-eyed novices to old pros. You’ll learn about a number of investment philosophies and whether you’re best suited to take risks or more comfortable with a conservative approach. Many of our summaries deal with the psychology of investing and the role intuition plays in your decisions. You’ll find information galore about the way financial markets operate and strategies that can help you capitalize on fluctuating economic conditions.

Covering All the Bases

The diversity of subjects in this category will impress you. Perhaps you’re just looking for some help managing your household budget or digging your way out of credit card debt. Maybe you’re a new investor and need an introduction to the fundamentals of the stock market and the differences between stocks, bonds and CDs. Or you’re thinking about dabbling in precious metals or trying your hand at day trading. Sophisticated investors will find plenty of information on derivatives, IPOs and real estate. Remember that the small investment you make in getAbsract will pay handsome dividends.

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