Washoe County Library System

"The world of investing normally sees experts telling us the “right” way to manage our money. How often do these experts pull back the curtain and tell us how they invest their own money? Never. How I Invest My Money changes that.In this unprecedented collection, 25 financial experts share how they navigate markets with their own capital. In this honest rendering of how they invest, save, spend, give, and borrow, this group of portfolio managers,...

An age-appropriate guide encourages the development of confident and responsible money skills, providing case examples, sidebars, and attitude recommendations that demonstrate how to achieve security in today's challenging job market.

"Covers essential information about stocks and bonds, how you can invest in them, and how they can help you build your wealth. Learn about the concepts of risk and reward as well as learn how to diversify your portfolio and, ultimately, how to make your money grow"-- "Outgrow your piggy bank—an intro to investing for kids ages 8 to 12 Did you know that the sooner you understand money, the sooner you can make more of it? It’s true! Investing...

"An approachable, empowering guide to investing that helps you level the financial playing field, move toward financial independence, and grow your money, from one of the internet's favorite personal finance educators"-- ""If you're looking for advice that will help you start investing right away, Invest Like a Girl delivers this and more. Jessica's engaging guide will help women close the wealth gap, start important conversations, and finance their...

A financial expert and investment advisor discusses how and why the financial markets are being artificially inflated, and what smart investors can do to protect their assets.

"You’ve worked hard for your money and now it’s time for your money to work for you. You will never earn or budget your way into real wealth. Growing your money significantly doesn’t require starting with a lot of money. It requires a little bit of knowledge about taking smart risks and as much time as possible to take advantage of the glorious power of compound interest, which Einstein refers to as the eighth wonder of the world. From automating...

"In The Behavioral Investor, psychologist and asset manager Dr. Daniel Crosby examines the sociological, neurological and psychological factors that influence our investment decisions and sets forth practical solutions for improving both returns and behavior. Readers will be treated to the most comprehensive examination of investor behavior to date and will leave with concrete solutions for refining decision-making processes, increasing self-awareness...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) presents the August 1998 consumer alert "Lights! Camera! Ripp-off! How to Tell When a Scam is Born" in PDF format. The alert warns consumers that investment opportunity in the entertainment industry, including film, infomercials, and the Internet, can be risky ventures.