Reader Reviews

Everyone in America who is trying to figure this stuff out ought to pick up this book.

~ Raymond J. Lucia, CFP, Author of "Buckets of Money: How to Retire in Comfort and Safety" and "Ready, Set, Retire!  Financial Strategies for the Rest of Your Life"

Janet Holt does a wonderful job of presenting complex information in a way that is easy to understand, fun to read, and technically very sound.  This book is the perfect place for any new investor to begin.

~ Scott Frush, Author of "Understanding Asset Allocation"

I sincerely believe that everyone who wants to take control of his or her financial and investment future should read this book.

~ Ralph L. Block, Author of "Investing in REITs: Real Estate Investment Trusts"

Janet Holt is a good writer with a style that makes for easy reading and quick comprehension. Her choice of words is excellent for beginning investors and she covers a lot of territory well.

~ Ellis Traub,  Author of "Take Stock: A Roadmap to Profiting From Your First Walk Down Wall Street"

...does a good job of presenting valuable information to the reader, especially to the beginning investor struggling to make sense of a complex subject.

~ Bill Schultheis, Author of "The Coffeehouse Investor: How to Build Wealth, Ignore Wall Street" and "Get On With Your Life"

I've read the most complicated books on economics and investing and I can tell you that this simple book gives what you need to know without the complications. Highly recommended.

~ Susanna Hutcheson, Creative director for Power Communications, LLC

[Janet] does an excellent job of systematically covering every conceivable avenue in just the right amount of detail.

~ Lynn Ostrem

Finally, a book on investing I can understand! Janet Holt's book, written in a folksy, amusing style, breaks things down into simple language.

~ Sally Gattis

Great substitute for a degree in finance! For anyone who needs to get up to speed on the investment world without the time for a degree, this book is perfect.

~ Thomas M. Murphy, MBA

I imagine many folks will find this to be invaluable if they have been afraid to dip their toes in the investing waters.”

~ Jason Hecker, Executive Director of Literacy Center West

I love this book!

~ Lynette Fleming, co-author of "Lunch Buddies"