{"product_id":"clever-girl-finance-9781119696735","title":"Clever Girl Finance","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the basics of investing with this approachable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eguide to the world of finance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClever Girl Finance: Learn How Investing Works, Grow Your Money\u003c\/i\u003eis the leading guide for women who seek to learn the basic foundations of personal investing. In a no-nonsense and straightforward style, this book teaches readers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExactly how investing works and what you should be doing, no fancy finance degree required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to leverage investing to build long term wealth even on a modest salary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe key pitfalls to avoid in order to become a successful investor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to build a nest egg and invest in your future\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsightsfrom real-world success stories from other clever girl investors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClever Girl Finance\u003c\/i\u003eteaches readers the irreplaceable value of investing for long-term financial gain, and the difference between making money andbuildingwealth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for any woman who's ever sought out an accessible intro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou are in the Right Place! Get Ready to Become a Clever Girl Investor! xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Book xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Adjusting Your Mindset About Investing 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Investing Matters 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Educated About Investing 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen and the Investment Gap: Why It’s More Important Than Ever for Women in Particular to Invest 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Investing Story: The Complete Game-Changer for My Finances 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 How the Stock Market Works 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Stock Market? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock Exchanges in the United States 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndices and the Stock Market 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Economy and the Stock Market 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the Economy Affects Your Portfolio 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClever Girl Investor: Meet Jennifer “Jenny” Coombs 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Core Investing Concepts: Inflation, Compounding, and the Rule of 72 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInflation 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Causes Inflation? 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInflation in the United States 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompounding 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Compound Interest Works 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rule of 72 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompound Interest, the Rule of 72, and Debt 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClever Girl Investor: Meet Cindy E. Zuniga 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Preparing to Invest 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Factors to Ensure You’re Prepared to Invest 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Your Investment Objectives 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Risk 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMitigating Risk 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 The Different Types of Stock Market Investments 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting in Stocks 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Capitalization and Stocks 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting in Bonds 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Know About Bonds 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould You Buy Individual Stocks and\/or Bonds? 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting in Funds 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex Funds to Win 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Key Benefits of Index Funds 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopular Index Funds 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Researching Your Investments 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings to Look for When Researching Investments 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtra Credit: More Investing Terms and Definitions 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClever Girl Investor: Meet Adeola Omole 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Where and How to Purchase Your Investments 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrokerage Firms and Robo-Advisors 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with a Financial Advisor 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing with Simulation Accounts 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading versus Investing 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClever Girl Investor: Meet Jully-Alma Taveras 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Investing for Retirement 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Retirement Investment Accounts 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Do When You Leave Your Employer 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips to Maximize Your Retirement Investments 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You Saving Enough? 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting During Retirement 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClever Girl Investor: Meet Faneisha “Fo” Alexander 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Simple Investing Strategies 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 3-Fund Portfolio Investing Strategy 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative Investing Strategies: The 1-Fund, 2-Fund, 4-Fund, and 5-Fund Portfolios 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClever Girl Investor: Meet Jamila Souffrant 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Keeping Your Investments on Target 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Does Rebalancing Work? 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Rebalance Your Portfolio 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Common Rule of Thumb: 100 Minus Your Age 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Often Should You Rebalance Your Portfolio? 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarget-Date Funds, Robo-Advisors, and Portfolio Rebalancing 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting Go of a Losing Investment 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 The Deal with Taxes 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncome Tax and Capital Gains Tax 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTax Losses 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Your Tax Obligation 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Investing Mistakes and Pitfalls to Avoid 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Investing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClever Girl Investor: Meet Regina Byrd 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Closing 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeaways to Remember 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 181\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407123128663,"sku":"9781119696735","price":16.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119696735.jpg?v=1730498259","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/clever-girl-finance-9781119696735","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}