You Don't Have to be a Bag Lady! | A Book for Investors by Sheila Peters

For the investor who doesn't have a clue...

A Humorous Survival Guide
for the Reluctant Investor

by Sheila Peters
120 pages, $9.95
ISBN#: 0-75968-718-8

Ever wonder why there isn't a rack for The Wall Street Journal next to The National Enquirer in the checkout line?

Probably because finance just isn't that juicy.

Nonetheless, financial planning is an unavoidable responsibility. Especially for women, who -- even if married -- will outlive their husbands by seven years on average. Things look even dimmer for widows, divorcees and the never married.

What we need is a basic, but entertaining book that educates women on investing.

You Don't Have to be a Bag Lady! A Humorous Survival Guide for the Reluctant Investor does just that for the new investor who wants to step onto Wall Street, but needs some hand-holding.

Lemomnade Stand. Reading like a "Cheaper by the Dozen-type" memoir, it will keep you laughing while you learn how to buy stocks and mutual funds.

Each chapter shares a personal story of two young girls from a large family who notice early on that their brothers have privileges they could only dream of. For years they pine to be altar boys, but eventually wake up and realize that making money is the ultimate male rite of passage.

Ride along with the sisters and their moneymaking schemes, which include delivering papers, scavenging for garage sales and ultimately driving a Good Humor truck. At the same time, you will learn the fundamentals of investing.

Additionally...

Begin a 6-month plan to get your financial house in order and start investing.
Understand why women have been preconditioned to avoid investing.
Discover why women are often better investors than men.
Recognize that money gives you choices.
Learn how the Internet can make investing easier.
Decide if it would be cheaper in the end to hire a financial professional.
Realize that your philanthropic donation can empower other women.

Preview a Chapter at 1stbooks.com/bookview/9069.

Available in Bookstores...

Barbara's Bookstore (Oak Park 708/848-9140)
Anderson's Bookshop (Downers Grove 630/963-2665, Elmhurst 630/832-6566, Naperville 630/355-2665)
Women and Children First (Chicago 773/769-9299)
Any bookstore can special order from Ingram Publishing: ISBN #0-75968-718-8.

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About the Author...

Chicago native Sheila Peters is passionate about women empowering themselves by learning about and investing in the stock market. She is an investor and member of the National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC) Chicago West Chapter, and is an active member in her local investment club.

Ms. Peters has an M.S. in Written Communications and has been published in The Chicago Tribune and various magazines. Email Sheila at BagLadys@msn.com.