Explains the basics of investing and offers guidance in making the five informed decisions leading to a successful investment experience at any level.

Presents guidelines on how to invest successfully by becoming a "prudent speculator, " explaining the role of psychology in risk taking while covering such topics as spotting an undervalued stock and knowing when to sell.

Money manager Ken Fisher highlights the most common money mistakes people make and reveals how to avoid them. In several short, accessible chapters, he discusses each myth/mistake, proves why it's actually costly or not a good idea, and then suggests a better strategy. The goal here is to go beyond simply telling you what to do, by giving you a strong understanding of the logic behind the advice and helping you more readily absorb it into your everyday...