Everything series

Includes index

Introduction -- Are you ready to become an investor? -- Steps to grow your nest egg(s) -- A quick and dirty overview of the twenty-first-century economy and investment vehicles -- A close look at stocks -- Choosing stocks to buy -- Buying stocks and monitoring progress -- Bonds: The glue that holds financial markets together -- Types of bonds -- The mutual fund: The beginner's and the 401(k) plan's best friend -- The large universe of mutual funds -- Combing funds for performance -- Exchange-traded funds-made for trading -- ESG investing -- Real estate investing: always be prepared -- Taking more risks -- Working with a financial advisor -- Doing it yourself -- Investment taxes -- Investing for education -- Retirement planning -- Online and discount brokers -- Investment publications -- Glossary of terms -- Index

"The Everything Guide to Investing in Your 20s & 30s, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide designed to navigate beginners through their investment journey. From understanding basic investment principles, to exploring a host of investment options, this book offers a broad perspective of the investment world. With a primary focus on those between the ages of twenty and forty, the book demystifies complex investment terminologies and strategies, making them easy to understand and apply. It contains practical advice on how to make wise investment decisions, insights on wealth growth, and tips to avoid common investment pitfalls. Including updated information on sustainable investing, investment apps, retirement savings, ETFs, and alternate investing. You will find specific examples of investment strategies, real-world scenarios, and several DIY investing options specifically tailored for their age group so they can start making their money work for them now!"--