To learn to invest in the stock market, this is probably the best book you'll find:
I Want to Make Money in the Stock Market: Learn to Begin Investing Without Losing Your Life Savings! (Paperback)
by Chris M. Hart (Author)
List Price: $19.95
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Book Description
A step-by-step guide to SAFE stock market investing.
"I don’t know anything about the stock market."
Then this book was written for YOU! Anyone can follow this easy, safe method to get started investing! Everything is explained and laid out for you.
"I don’t want to lose my life savings!"
The simple, effective techniques in this book will teach you how to protect your investments.
"Isn’t the stock market risky?"
You will learn to know exactly what the risks are and how to minimize them.
"Do I have time to do my own investing?"
YES! Using the C.A.S.H. System, you will be able to keep that day job and have plenty of time to acquire new and valuable skills for investing your money.
"How do I pick stocks that make money?"
You will quickly learn how to find "Hockey Stick" stocks that will immediately increase the value of your investments.
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Foreclosures are much riskier, but the best book for starters is this one:
Complete Guide to Real Estate Tax Liens and Foreclosure Deeds: Learn in 7 Days-Investing Without Losing Series (Paperback)
by Don Sausa (Author)
List Price: $24.95
Price: $18.96 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Estate-Liens-Foreclosure/dp/0978834682/ref=sr_1_4/104-1268199-1111934?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1175377885&sr=8-4Book Description
The Complete Guide to Real Estate Tax Liens and Foreclosure Deeds introduces you to the best investment alternative of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Every month, smart investors are placing their money in fixed interest rates of 16 percent or more in government-sponsored tax liens. Plus, learn how to invest in foreclosure tax deeds. All of this in 7 days!