I’m 18 – How can I begin to learn about finance/investing basics from scratch?
I know absolutely nothing about the finance and investment world, but I’d like to keep in touch with what’s going on in the economy.
What are some good books or free sites that will give me the low-down? Eventually, I’d like to be able to understand everything in the news about stocks, economy, etc. I’d also like to fluently read the Wall Street Journal, and similar publications.
Read the following:
"Personal Finance For Dummies"
"Investing For Dummies"
Great books to start.
If you are really serious about it and have masic maths/english qualifications, you should go to college. There are a good amount of courses on that sort of thing.
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Read the following:
"Personal Finance For Dummies"
"Investing For Dummies"
Great books to start.
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Great question. Here are some great options for you:
http://www.finance.yahoo.com
http://www.money.cnn.com (my fav)
http://www.fool.com
http://www.wsjonline.com (look for the FREE trial offers)
Check your local paper’s business section everyday. Read the headlines, follow a few stocks. Most importantly, get a college degree.
You can also check my blog, as I posted about this a while back:
http://ptmoney.blogspot.com/2007/06/follow-up-on-what-book-or-advice-to.html
I’m impressed you are concerned about this at an early age. I wish I would have been into this stuff at 18.
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http://ptmoneyblog.com
there are volumes written on the subject go to the library and check out some books — spend some time on q/a in all sections of the business section just reading the question and asweres!!!!
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