The Dean Witter Guide to Personal Investing

The Dean Witter Guide to Personal Investing, by the financial service firm's former chairman and CEO Robert M. Gardiner, is a thorough primer on the basics designed for both the beginning and average investor. By offering complete, no-nonsense advice that is applicable in varying economic climates and diverse financial situations, it allows even those who may be totally unfamiliar with 401(k)s, IRAs, REITs, and CDs to get a proper handle on the workings of the stock market, mutual funds, real estate, online investing, life insurance, and myriad other fiscal options.