Managing Your Money Online For Dummies
Author:Kathleen Sindell
The friendly guide to safe online money management
More Americans are balancing their checkbooks and paying their bills online than ever before. But online money management involves more than just banking. Managing Your Money Online For Dummies covers all the vital topics in online money management, and gives readers the financial tools and resources they need for convenient, informed, and savvy planning to maximize online confidence, security, and personal wealth.
This handy, helpful guide offers plain-English explanations of a range of topics, including: online tools for determining net worth and analyzing spending habits, checking and repairing credit history, designing an individual financial plan, banking, selecting and analyzing securities, trading stocks, getting the best insurance rates, and using the Internet to research and plan for major purchases such as an automobile or home.
The book also addresses online financial calculators for retirement planning, and - perhaps, most importantly - online security, fraud protection, and identify theft prevention.
Sorting Out Your Finances For Dummies
Author:Melanie Bien;
This book is about financially turning over a new leaf - not just about growing wealth.
Being good with money is not a hereditary quality. You have to work as hard at it as you do at acquiring the other skills needed in day-to-day life. It is all about management, the better you are at managing your money, the better it will work for you and be available when you need it.
This book will teach you:
- Analyze your financial situation
- Isolate problem areas
- Properly structure debt
- Choose the right financial package for you - whether it's a personal loan, mortgage. pension or insurance deal
- Build up your savings and investments
- Plan for a financially secure retirement
- Adopt good money habits whatever your age or financial situation
The Diary of a Hedge Hog
Author:Barton Biggs
The outstanding global investment professional, Barton Biggs, for the first time chronicles the agonies and ecstasies of creating and running a new hedge fund
In June 2003, Barton Biggs left Morgan Stanley and formed Traxis Partners with two colleaguesthe biggest new hedge fund of 2003. Now, in The Diary of a Hedge Hog, Biggs shares firsthand his dramatic personal and professional journeyand dismantles the myths about hedge funds.
In this fascinating insider's look at life at a hedge fund, readers will discover how Biggs and his partners put their reputations and personal wealth to the test in the volatile hedge fund business. Covering a 15-month span, Biggs details the highs and lows of his endeavorsfrom planning their "top down" hedge fund and raising the major capital to the travails of actually investing and monitoring the billions of dollars day-by-day.
Full of revealing, funny, and telling anecdotes, this true story captures the emotional intensity - the stress, frustration, satisfaction, and excitement - of the high-flying hedge fund world.
Reliving his around-the-clock days and nights in the hedge fund business, Barton Biggs provides a unique perspective on his extraordinary experiences and reveals how this money game - the biggest money game today - is really played.
The Global Custody Yearbook 2004 - Industry Forum
THE INDUSTRY FORUM
World's largest global custodians discuss those important issues and trends which are shaping the global custody industry.
TOPICS COVERED:
Emerging Markets Hot Spots
- Having problems investing in China A-Shares?
- Are you ready for the big regulatory change in India?
- Did you hear about the troublesome CPMF Tax in Brazil?
- Are you taking advantage of latest market reforms in Taiwan?
EM Hot Spots section covers over 40 countries. Latest barriers facing foreign investors are pointed-out by global custodians ...Expert advice to reduce your investment risk.
The pitfalls in the emerging markets and sage advice for the foreign investor are offered by custodians, from their firsthand and current experiences in over 40 EMs. Improvements, or lack thereof, are described in the local markets, including market entrance requirements, local broker practices, clearing arrangements and banking practices. Global custodians vote on "most improved" and "most difficult" EM.
Alternative Investments
Alternative investments continue to gain popularity with the investment community. Marketplace trends, investor preferences and the many challenges facing investors and custodians are discussed. Topics include an in-depth discussion of industry-wide concerns, information shortfalls, and the current state of information technology developments.
Outsourcing
In the early stages of outsourcing, the middle- and back-office operations of investment managers were the primary focus. While these areas are still in vogue, the breadth of service offerings has expanded to other business enterprises as well. A current review of marketplace trends and typical benefits experienced by the use of outsourcing services are covered.
Industry Consolidation
Today, the four largest global custodians control over 70% of worldwide custody assets! The industry is a two-tier market, i.e. the top four banks and everyone else. The global custodians speak-out on their vision for the industry's future and the impact on providing services. A must-read for buyers of custody services wanting an informed view of those important issues shaping the industry.
The Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing EM region for custody assets and related services. The Bank of New York, The Northern Trust Company and State Street Corporation provide thoughtful insights about foreign investing in the Asia-Pacific region, including views on the future direction of securities infrastructure developments. Each article was written for exclusive publication in The Industry Forum.
Reading Financial Reports for Dummies
Author:Lita Epstein;
A complete guide to deciphering the real meaning of financial reports
Especially relevant in todays climate of suspicion and corporate malfeasance, this helpful, straightforward guide helps readers mine financial reports for the vitally important information they reveal about a company - what shape it's in and where it's going.
Reading Financial Reports For Dummies offers a quick but thorough introduction to everything readers, especially investors, need to know to decipher the information in financial reports and make sound financial decisions based on that information.
Written specifically for those without a background in accounting, this is a welcome resource for anyone who relies on financial reports.
Author:Kathleen Sindell
The friendly guide to safe online money management
More Americans are balancing their checkbooks and paying their bills online than ever before. But online money management involves more than just banking. Managing Your Money Online For Dummies covers all the vital topics in online money management, and gives readers the financial tools and resources they need for convenient, informed, and savvy planning to maximize online confidence, security, and personal wealth.
This handy, helpful guide offers plain-English explanations of a range of topics, including: online tools for determining net worth and analyzing spending habits, checking and repairing credit history, designing an individual financial plan, banking, selecting and analyzing securities, trading stocks, getting the best insurance rates, and using the Internet to research and plan for major purchases such as an automobile or home.
The book also addresses online financial calculators for retirement planning, and - perhaps, most importantly - online security, fraud protection, and identify theft prevention.
Sorting Out Your Finances For Dummies
Author:Melanie Bien;
This book is about financially turning over a new leaf - not just about growing wealth.
Being good with money is not a hereditary quality. You have to work as hard at it as you do at acquiring the other skills needed in day-to-day life. It is all about management, the better you are at managing your money, the better it will work for you and be available when you need it.
This book will teach you:
- Analyze your financial situation
- Isolate problem areas
- Properly structure debt
- Choose the right financial package for you - whether it's a personal loan, mortgage. pension or insurance deal
- Build up your savings and investments
- Plan for a financially secure retirement
- Adopt good money habits whatever your age or financial situation
The Diary of a Hedge Hog
Author:Barton Biggs
The outstanding global investment professional, Barton Biggs, for the first time chronicles the agonies and ecstasies of creating and running a new hedge fund
In June 2003, Barton Biggs left Morgan Stanley and formed Traxis Partners with two colleaguesthe biggest new hedge fund of 2003. Now, in The Diary of a Hedge Hog, Biggs shares firsthand his dramatic personal and professional journeyand dismantles the myths about hedge funds.
In this fascinating insider's look at life at a hedge fund, readers will discover how Biggs and his partners put their reputations and personal wealth to the test in the volatile hedge fund business. Covering a 15-month span, Biggs details the highs and lows of his endeavorsfrom planning their "top down" hedge fund and raising the major capital to the travails of actually investing and monitoring the billions of dollars day-by-day.
Full of revealing, funny, and telling anecdotes, this true story captures the emotional intensity - the stress, frustration, satisfaction, and excitement - of the high-flying hedge fund world.
Reliving his around-the-clock days and nights in the hedge fund business, Barton Biggs provides a unique perspective on his extraordinary experiences and reveals how this money game - the biggest money game today - is really played.
The Global Custody Yearbook 2004 - Industry Forum
THE INDUSTRY FORUM
World's largest global custodians discuss those important issues and trends which are shaping the global custody industry.
TOPICS COVERED:
Emerging Markets Hot Spots
- Having problems investing in China A-Shares?
- Are you ready for the big regulatory change in India?
- Did you hear about the troublesome CPMF Tax in Brazil?
- Are you taking advantage of latest market reforms in Taiwan?
EM Hot Spots section covers over 40 countries. Latest barriers facing foreign investors are pointed-out by global custodians ...Expert advice to reduce your investment risk.
The pitfalls in the emerging markets and sage advice for the foreign investor are offered by custodians, from their firsthand and current experiences in over 40 EMs. Improvements, or lack thereof, are described in the local markets, including market entrance requirements, local broker practices, clearing arrangements and banking practices. Global custodians vote on "most improved" and "most difficult" EM.
Alternative Investments
Alternative investments continue to gain popularity with the investment community. Marketplace trends, investor preferences and the many challenges facing investors and custodians are discussed. Topics include an in-depth discussion of industry-wide concerns, information shortfalls, and the current state of information technology developments.
Outsourcing
In the early stages of outsourcing, the middle- and back-office operations of investment managers were the primary focus. While these areas are still in vogue, the breadth of service offerings has expanded to other business enterprises as well. A current review of marketplace trends and typical benefits experienced by the use of outsourcing services are covered.
Industry Consolidation
Today, the four largest global custodians control over 70% of worldwide custody assets! The industry is a two-tier market, i.e. the top four banks and everyone else. The global custodians speak-out on their vision for the industry's future and the impact on providing services. A must-read for buyers of custody services wanting an informed view of those important issues shaping the industry.
The Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing EM region for custody assets and related services. The Bank of New York, The Northern Trust Company and State Street Corporation provide thoughtful insights about foreign investing in the Asia-Pacific region, including views on the future direction of securities infrastructure developments. Each article was written for exclusive publication in The Industry Forum.
Reading Financial Reports for Dummies
Author:Lita Epstein;
A complete guide to deciphering the real meaning of financial reports
Especially relevant in todays climate of suspicion and corporate malfeasance, this helpful, straightforward guide helps readers mine financial reports for the vitally important information they reveal about a company - what shape it's in and where it's going.
Reading Financial Reports For Dummies offers a quick but thorough introduction to everything readers, especially investors, need to know to decipher the information in financial reports and make sound financial decisions based on that information.
Written specifically for those without a background in accounting, this is a welcome resource for anyone who relies on financial reports.
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