Money Smarts
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If you are like most investors, April 15 is not a day you look forward to. Although paying taxes is inevitable, paying them on certain investment returns does not have to be. If you would like to learn how to lower your annual tax liability rather than watch it grow, look no further than this informative book. Financial expert David Scott does not offer questionable tax-avoidance schemes or risk-free investment options. Instead he clearly presents valuable information and realistic advice that will allow you to make informed decisions about investments designed to save you money on taxes. Eight detailed chapters feature information on investing in IRAs, Keogh plans, 401(k) plans, real estate, 403(b) plans, annuites, life insurance, unit investment trusts, municipal bonds, and stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Also included is a glossary that defines terms associated with tax-saving investing - terms that often intimidate but that really represent simple concepts.
Mutual funds offer a practical way to enter the world of investing. Financial expert David Scott offers a straightforward guide to mutual funds--what they are, how to invest in them, and the rewards and risks associated with them. Also included are 30 helpful investment tips as well as 15 charts and graphs.
This revised title in the Money Smarts TM series studies the advantages and pitfalls of investing in bonds. Often more volatile than equity stocks, bond trading is thoroughly explained in easy-to-understand terms by a recognized financial expert.You will find basic information on all types of bonds, from high-grade corporate to municipal, from government to junk. There is a precise definition and explanation of every bond, including a discussion of its relative risk potential.
If you are looking for a solid investment option that, over time, will give you higher returns than savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market funds, look no further than this informative book. Financial expert David Scott does not offer a get-rich-quick scheme or risk-free investment options. Instead he clearly presents valuable information and realistic advice that will allow you to make informed decisions about investing in the stock market.
If you are like most investors, your portfolio is probably dominated by long-term investments designed to provide returns for future use. If you would like to learn how to boost your current income without sacrificing the security of long-term investments, look no further than this unique and informative book. Financial expert David Scott does not offer get-rich-quick schemes or risk-free investment options. Instead, he clearly presents valuable information and realistic advice that will allow you to make informed decisions about investments designed to produce returns quickly. Six detailed chapters feature information on investing in Money Markets, Mutual Funds, Preferred Stocks, Annuities, U.S. Treasury Bonds and Bills, Tax-exempt Bonds, Corporate Bonds and Real Estate Investment Trusts. Also included is a glossary that defines terms associated with current-income investing - terms that often intimidate but that really represent simple concepts. David L. Scott is a professor of accounting and finance at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia. He holds master's and doctoral degrees in economics and has written more than 20 books on financial topics.