A Woman's Guide to Savvy Investing - Everything You Need to Know to Protect Your Future (Electronic book text)

Women must know how to invest their own money In today's world of downsizing, divorce, and dubious social security benefits, there's a good chance that most women will have to take care of their own financial needs at some point in their (7-years-longer-than-men's) lives.

Where can women learn the basics of investing? From reluctant husbands, doubting boyfriends, or fast-talking stockbrokers? A more comfortable and informative way is from another woman This frank, unintimidating book clearly explains everything a woman needs to know to invest wisely for her own secure future.

Readers learn: The language of money (what all those terms mean) -- What the basics are: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, dividends, capital gains (and losses) -- Why and how companies issue stocks and how to benefit from their (positive) change in value -- How to find a trustworthy stockbroker and avoid scams -- The fundamentals of choosing stocks (so you're not dependent upon your uncle's "sure-thing tips") -- Analyzing a company's financial health, tracking its progress, knowing when to sell -- Special investments: IPO's, investment clubs, short-selling, buying on margin, and socially-responsible investing.