Amy E. Buttell

Your financial goals probably include a comfortable retirement, paying for your kids' college education, and long-term healthcare. But you can't reach those goals by putting your money in a savings account. You need to invest it so it grows over time. Three seasoned personal finance experts show you how in this jargon-free guide.

• Investing demystified. Get clear, real-world examples of why investing is crucial to your financial goals
• How to invest. Learn how to evaluate four types of investment so you make the right decisions
• Hidden gems. Discover lesser-known, low-cost investments that provide tax advantages
• Retirement, Education, Healthcare. Find chapters devoted to the fine points of each of these big-ticket goals
• Flexibility. Learn how to change your investment strategy as you age
• Choices. Find an investment plan that's right for you -- whether you're a conservative investor or go-for-broke risk-taker