The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stock Investing(ISBN=9781615640881)

   Even with all the ups and downs, the stock market is still one of the best places to invest your money, espe- cially if you're willing to stay in the market for a while.   This helpful guide is the next best thing to a per- sonal stock broker, taking you step by step through the exciting but often overwhelming process of stock investing, helping even the most novice investor feel like a veteran trader. In it, you get:
　　·  A primer on the stock market, how it works today, the different ways you can invest in it, and the risks associated with each.
　　·  A comparison of investing versus trading, including day trading, and tips for building a diversified stock portfolio.
　　·  Advice on finding and evaluating the financial statements, industry climate, and other infor- mation for a company offering stock before you invest.
　　·  Guidance on finding a broker or going it alone, ordering stock, maximizing your investment, and minimizing your chances for loss.
　　·  Pointers for evaluating how your stocks are per-  forming, assessing the strength of your portfolio, and making adjustments to both.

Sarah Young Fisher is president of Kuntz Lesher Capital, LLC. She is a Certified Financial Planner (CFPTM), Chartered Advisor for Philanthropy (CAP'M), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Services Counselor (CFSC),and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASLTM). She is the co-author of Everything You Need to Know About Money and [nvesling and The Complete Idiot's (Atide to Personal Finance in Your 20s and 30s, Fourth Edition, and she has been a columnist for Consumer Digest magazine.