The Motley Fool UK Investment Guide [Paperback]

Ever spent half the night worrying that you are going to wind up penniless in your old age? No? Then it's high time you did, according to the second edition of the Motley Fool's UK Investment Guide. The Fool lays bare the murky world of personal investment; how independent financial advisers aren't so independent, how unit trusts are badly managed, how putting your money in the building society is often the least safe option and how the professionals have a vested interest in keeping you in the dark.

Fortunately, the Fool also explains, in words of one syllable, how to work the system to your advantage. So even the most financially challenged should be able to understand. In fact, as with all Foolish titles, it is only the style of the book that may cause problems, as the relentless schoolboy humour does get irritating after a while. But stick with it, because you don't get information like this anywhere else, and the book has something for everyone--from those just looking to make one good decision about their finances before forgetting about the whole thing, to those who want to take a more active role. Totally revised and updated from the first edition, The Motley Fool UK Investment Guide may not save you a fortune, but it could just make you one. --John Crace --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

'The book is geared entirely to the UK market and it is difficult to see how anyone could fail to benefit.' Mail on Sunday

Get smart, play the fool and make a fortune with this fully revised and updated third edition of the best-selling guide.

'If you read only one book about personal finance, make it this one' Mail On Sunday 'This book is geared entirely to the UK market and it is difficult to see how anyone could fail to benefit' Mail on Sunday Scared of shares? Baffled by brokers? Intimated by ISAs? Don't panic - the Fools can help! In this no-nonsense guide, the Motley Fools show you how to invest your money wisely for a profitable future. If your idea of investment begins and ends with a savings account at a building society, then this is the book for you. Using practical examples and with their usual off-the-wall style, the Fools cut through financial jargon and take you through the basics of investing. The Foolish book will show you how to: * Sory out your personal finances * Decide on your investment objectives * Choose companies to invest in * Interpret the numbers in a company report With advice delivered in plain English, and prepared with humour and mind-boggling facts, this book provide the bricks with which to build a secure financial future. Bruce Jackson and David Berger co-founded the Motley Fool UK in 1997. The highly acclaimed Motley Fool UK website has won the New Media Age 1999 'Best Finance Site', Creative Freedom Awards 1999 'Best Electronic Media', the Net Magazine Award 2000 'Best Finance Site' and Investor's Week 2001 People's Choice Award.

David Berger co-founded the Motley Fool UK Web site in 1997. Previously working as a GP, he now runs the Fool in Europe. He is also the co-author of The Motley Fool UK Investment Workbook, The Fool's Guide to Investment Clubs and The Fool's Guide to Online Investing, which are all published by Boxtree. James Carlisle is the personal finance and equlty investing writer for Motley Fool. He has written the Motley Fool Tax Return Workbook.