The Shortest Investment Book Ever: Wall Street Secrets for Making Every Dollar Count

Forget about "return characteristics," terminal values," and "discounted future cash flow." This book gives the facts-just the facts-on saving and investing for retirement in words everyone can understand. Our nation is facing a financial crisis of monumental proportions, and we need to invest carefully. A former Wall Street pro, James O'Donnell uses simple, concise terms in a readable style to address the most crucial issues that affect your future financial health-weather you know it now or not! Contains insights on:

• Social Security and retirement
• Returns and funds
• Stock and bond funds
• Mutual funds
• IRAs and Annuities
• Keys to investing

At the end of the day, the decisions you make should not only provide needed resources for retirement, but the margin to invest time-and money-in the causes you hold dear. Engaging and full of insight, O'Donnell leaves you feeling, "I can do this!"