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A profitable purchase for investment enthusiasts. The Pocket Idiot's Guide® to Direct Stock Investing reveals an innovative style of investment that has been steadily growing under the huge shadow of Wall Street-home investors opening a Direct Stock Purchase (DSP) or a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) now offered by hundreds of major corporations, commission free. Investment guru Douglas Gerlach, an expert in this style of guerrilla investing, shows investors how quick, easy, affordable, and profitable stock investment can be. • Growth area of investing • Includes a comprehensive list of the top 100 companies that offer these programs and their links • Accessible, jargon-free step-by-step instructions to get on in this opportu­nity

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Key Concepts in Accounting and Finance is one of a range of comprehensive glossaries with entries arranged alphabetically for easy reference. All major concepts, terms, theories and theorists are incorporated and cross-referenced. Additional reading and Internet research opportunities are identified. More complex terminology is made clearer with numerous diagrams and illustrations. With almost 600 key terms defined, the book represents a comprehensive must-have reference for anyone studying a business-related course or those simply wishing to understand what accounting and finance is all about. It will be especially useful as a revision aid.

Living within an "instant gratification society is a major reason why personal finance is not taught in school or is properly conveyed to children by their parents. This causes many to live for today without planning for tomorrow. Therefore, I'm Not Flipping Burgers When I'm 70 was written to guide the reader through the personal finance process to make up for lost time. It conveys that one must live for today while planning for tomorrow. Topics include budgeting, money management, the complete home ownership process from finding a realtor to the closing, and principles for investing money. It is designed for the beginner to the intermediate individual, but applies to anyone when it comes to personal finance. The purpose of the book is to educate, without being overpowering, yet leaving the reader feeling responsible to be a decision maker. This easy to read book provides answers that are difficult to find and uses tables, checklists, tips, and visual aids to enhance the learning curve.

A guide to making ends meet.. without any ends; building a nest egg, now and later; investing and trading for profit. Includes investing truisms, financial jewels, and trading secrets; no-cost educational resources; answers to tough questions in hard financial times.