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001 2007028710
003 DLC
005 20090827104345.0
008 070716s2007 miu bf 001 0 eng
010 $a 2007028710
020 $a9780780809871 (hardcover : alk. paper)
020 $a0780809874 (hardcover : alk. paper)
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn156902255
035 $a(OCoLC)156902255$z(OCoLC)148761353
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050 00 $aHG4521$b.R35 2007
082 00 $a332.024$222
245 00 $aReaching financial goals :$badvice from finance industry experts about saving, investing, and managing money using such financial tools as cash investments, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and annuities, along with facts about researching investment opportunities, tips for avoiding fraud, a glossary, and directories of resources for additional help and information /$cedited by Karen Bellenir.
250 $a1st ed.
260 $aDetroit, MI :$bOmnigraphics,$cc2007.
300 $axii, 591 p. ;$c24 cm.
490 0 $aPersonal finance series
520 $a"Provides basic consumer finance information about identifying personal goals and the financial tools to achieve them, managing investments, and avoiding fraud. Includes index, glossary, and related resources"--Provided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 547-553) and index.
505 0 $aIdentifying your financial goals -- Dream it and achieve it: how to set and attain financial goals -- How to budget and save -- Financial security: a roadmap -- Insurance helps protect your assets -- Young adults: a to-do list for ages and stages of money management -- Couples and money -- Financing college -- Financing retirement -- Receiving a financial windfall -- Estate planning -- Learning about financial tools -- What determines interest rates? -- Cash investments -- Investing in bonds -- Certificates of deposit (CDs) -- U.S. Treasury Securities -- Municipal bonds -- Investing in stocks -- Microcap stocks -- Initial public offerings (IPOs) -- Exchange traded options -- Convertible securities -- Mutual funds -- Exchange traded funds (ETFs) -- Closed-end funds and unit investment trusts -- Real estate investment trusts (REITs) -- Annuities -- Hedge funds -- Speculation in futures contracts: opportunity and risk -- Taking action -- What you should know about financial planning -- Tips for checking out brokers and investment advisors -- Investing basics -- Finding money to invest -- Asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing -- Keys to being a smarter investor -- How you can avoid the biggest investor mistakes -- How to get and understand financial statements, corporate reports, and other information for investors -- How you can learn more about foreign companies and markets -- Understanding market indices -- Understanding closing prices -- Analyzing analyst recommendations -- Trade execution: what every investor should know -- Holding your securities -- Direct investment plans (DRIPs) -- Periodic payment plans can be an expensive way to invest -- Margin: borrowing money to pay for stocks -- Market volatility procedures and trading suspensions -- After-hours trading: understanding the risks -- Day trading: your dollars at risk -- When does "investing" become a gambling problem? -- Avoiding fraud and unscrupulous practices -- How to avoid investment fraud -- Outrageous advertising: beware -- Precious metals and other commodities: beware of unrealistic promises -- Mini-tender offers: proceed with caution -- Mutual company conversions: abuse potential -- Junk faxes -- Identity theft -- Safeguarding online brokerage accounts -- Internet investment scams -- Phishing fraud -- "Wrong numbers" and stock tips on your answering machine -- Pump and dump schemes -- Promissory note fraud -- Pyramid and ponzi schemes -- Worthless stock swap scams -- Foreign currency trading frauds -- Additional help and information -- Glossary of investment terms -- A directory of finance information resources -- A directory of investor protection services agencies -- Index.
650 0 $aInvestments$vHandbooks, manuals, etc.
650 0 $aFinance, Personal$vHandbooks, manuals, etc.
650 0 $aSaving and investment$zUnited States$vHandbooks, manuals, etc.
650 0 $aFinancial services industry$xCorrupt practices$zUnited States.
650 0 $aDeceptive advertising$zUnited States.
700 1 $aBellenir, Karen.
856 41 $3Table of contents only$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0722/2007028710.html