In these dramatic times of financial crisis, a clear path to how to investing money is vital. Many of the tried and true advice about equities, mutual funds, commodities, and real estate have been challenged by the present market. What investors need is a fresh look at all aspects of investing to protect and growth their wealth. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing, Fourth Edition, is the most current and up to date book available. Edward T. Koch, veteran financial planner and investing expert, has completely updated the original edition to include the most current information on: bull; bull;Corporate fundamentals with an eye to value investing. bull;The sub prime crisis and how it affects present and future holdings. bull;Practical tools for evaluation mutual funds and how they affect 401 performance. bull;Advice about riding the equity market through the current crisis.

Edward T. Koch has held positions as senior vice president of FleetBoston, director of research at ABN LaSalle, CIO at First Fidelity Bancorporation, and CIO at NatWest Bank. Debra Johnson is a journalist and co-author of several books on investing and entrepreneurship.