Investing in the stock market can be the most rewarding investment tool there is. With the savings account rates very low, investors are looking for better gains. Although double-digit returns as in the past few years are not always guaranteed, there is still money to be made in the various markets.

Many of the books written on this subject are quite hard to understand for the common investor and especially for the beginning investor just starting out. Most writers do not take into account that people do not have a PhD or a MBA in business or finance. This book is mainly written for the common folks that are searching to learn and understand with simple easy to understand English. Although it might seem to get complicated at times, hang in there. The first few chapters will explain the basics and cover many areas that you will need to know in order to get started. Later, I will show you other concepts that you will might want to check out once you develop the basic skills, so do not worry about absorbing it all at one time. This is not for traders, it is the basics you need to understand first to start investing.

Many people are afraid of the stock market because of the fear and the rumors that have been told in the past. Do not fear this, we are not planning on jumping out windows on Wall Street as you have heard. Instead, we are looking to gain the knowledge to creating a successful portfolio for your financial freedom in the future.