THE BEST INVESTMENT ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED

Reading alternate sections with consummate skill, Jason Singer and Staci Snell sound like they believe in this primer. The author interviewed stock-picking luminaries like Warren Buffett, Jim Cramer, and others to learn their success secrets. The strategies she extracted are presented in a expository style that is fast moving and enjoyable. Insights on how to reduce stock risk, what drives stock prices, and how to optimize returns are clear enough but come across as slogans instead of principles. While the fascinating stories behind each celebrity's career and advice threaten to push the lesson into an "Entertainment Tonight" type of learning experience--the three-hour production might be just what listeners need to become comfortable with investing. T.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/ JUL 07]