bonds

Throughout history, investments have helped shape money management around the world. People began investing in companies first. Then, governments began issuing bonds. Once a formal stock exchange was established, the door was opened for Americans to easily buy and sell other investment, such as shares.

Keeping your money safe is always a good idea. So is making it grow over time. Saving and Investing discusses reasons to save and invest, examines how people can save their money wisely, and looks at ways to invest.

Investing means purchasing something of value, with the expectation that it will make you more money in the future. To understand investing, you have to understand a variety of terms. Learn about inflation, dividends, bonds, stocks, and more in Investing.

Explores the use of stocks, bonds, and investments, including how to make good choices, what they are, and more.

Explains what bonds are and how they work and offers teen readers tips on how to purchase and use bonds. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Presents basic information about the stock market and market theory. Explains what stocks and bonds are, why companies issue stock, and how to buy stock. Traces the history of the New York Stock Exchange and explores the risk and volatility of investing in the stock market. Discusses the benefits and drawbacks of stockbrokers, discount brokers, and online brokers. Also examines mutual funds, stock price indexes, and the modern porfolio theory.

One in a fourteen-volume series, this volume explains the role of investment banking in the business world, the concepts of underwriting and issuing stocks and bonds, and mergers.

A biography of Wall Street bond trader Michael Lewis that provides a perspective on the 1980s era. Describes Lewis's rise from trainee at Salomon Brothers to a bond salesman who could turn over millions of dollars in bonds with a phone call. Examines the intensity of life on the trading floor.

A story about a young boy who wants to learn how to make the most of the money he is earning provides information about different kinds of investments.