Personal Investing: The Missing Manual

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Your financial goals probably include a comfortable retirement, paying for your kids' college education, and long-term healthcare. But you can't reach those goals by putting your money in a savings account. You need to invest it so it grows over time. Three seasoned personal finance experts show you how in this jargon-free guide. Investing demystified.Get clear, real-world examples of why investing is crucial to your financial goals How to invest.Learn how to evaluate four types of investment so you make the right decisions Hidden gems.Discover lesser-known, low-cost investments that provide tax advantages Retirement, Education, Healthcare.Find chapters devoted to the fine points of each of these big-ticket goals Flexibility.Learn how to change your investment strategy as you age Choices.Find an investment plan that's right for you -- whether you're a conservative investor or go-for-broke risk-taker