Thrifty Investor

Many Americans feel investing is only for the wealthy. As a result,they miss out on long-term stock market returns. The Thrifty Investor helps average investors get into the stock market by providing specific,prescriptive suggestions on low-cost stocks and mutual funds,dividend reinvestment plans,and more. Easy to understand and rich with examples,it tells everyday investors on a budget where they can put the extra money they do have—and get the solid returns they thought were beyond their grasp.

The Thrifty Investor is perfect for budding investors who can't afford 5-star funds with $5,000 minimum investments. Readers will get the targeted information they need on:

* Top stocks and mutual funds to buy for

$25 or less

* How to start a direct reinvestment plan (DRIP)

* Proven strategies for building a low-risk,affordable portfolio Step-by-Step Strategies to Help Anyone Start Investing TODAY

Where to Find Stocks and Mutual Funds that Fit Your Budget—Whether Your Budget Is $50 or $50,000!

The goal of investing is to make money,not spend it. Craig Israelsen's The Thrifty Investor is a comprehensive listing of low-cost,high-return stocks,mutual funds,bonds,and more that are tailor-made for the investor on a limited budget. No-nonsense and to the point—to save you time as well as money—The Thrifty Investor is filled with page after page of strategies proven to work for any investor. Use it to take control of your money,and determine how you will start to build your financial future:

*Top-performing low or no-load mutual fund accounts you can begin with as little as $25

*Historical data showing which mutual funds havedelivered the most return for a variety of investment approaches

*Direct stock purchase plans (DSPP) that let you buy stock directly from America's leading companies—IBM,WalMart,Merck,and others—for as little as $25 per month

*Dollar cost averaging strategies that let you buy most when the prices are best The surest route to long-term wealth is to begin investing—as soon as you can,as much as you can,no matter how much or how little you have. Let The Thrifty Investor help you get started,introducing you to investments that can fit into your budget and then showing you how easy it is to invest in stocks,bonds,and mutual funds—and turn today's pocket change into tomorrow's financially comfortable future.