TY - BOOK AU - Cagan,Michele TI - The everything investing book : : smart strategies to secure your financial future! / T2 - An everything series book SN - 9781440521096 AV - HG 4910 C131e 2009 U1 - 332.67/8/0973 PY - 2009/// CY - Avon, Massachusetts PB - Adams Media KW - Investments KW - United States KW - Stocks KW - Mutual funds KW - Bonds KW - Finance, Personal KW - Inversiones KW - Estados Unidos KW - Finanzas KW - Finanzas personales KW - Acciones (Bolsa) KW - Fondos mutuos KW - Bonos N1 - Completely updated Previous edition: 2005; Includes index; Getting organized -- The lay of the land -- Ladies and gentlemen, start your portfolios -- All about stocks -- Doing your homework -- Taking the leap -- The basics of mutual funds -- Stock mutual funds -- Choosing the right fund combination -- Tracking your fund's performance -- Bond basics -- Types of bonds -- Socially responsible investing? -- Ground rules -- Cashing in on collectibles -- You, your fortfolio, and Uncle Sam -- Online investing N2 - A guide to help navigate the troubled financial markets shows readers how to build and hold on to personal wealth, including tips on tracking investments, choosing a financial advisor, and minimizing taxes ER -