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Learn to Earn (Abridged): A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Investing Audiobook
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Mutual-fund superstar Peter Lynch and author John Rothchild explain the basic principles of the stock market and business in an investing guide that will enlighten and entertain anyone who is high-school age or older.
Many investors, including some with substantial portfolios, have only the sketchiest idea of how the stock market works. The reason, say Lynch and Rothchild, is that the basics of investing—the fundamentals of our economic system and what they have to do with the stock market—aren’t taught in school. At a time when individuals have to make important decisions about saving for college and 401(k) retirement funds, this failure to provide a basic education in investing can have tragic consequences.
For those who know what to look for, investment opportunities are everywhere. The average high-school student is familiar with Nike, Reebok, McDonald’s, the Gap, and the Body Shop. Nearly every teenager in America drinks Coke or Pepsi, but only a very few own shares in either company or even understand how to buy them. Every student studies American history, but few realize that our country was settled by European colonists financed by public companies in England and Holland—and the basic principles behind public companies haven’t changed in more than three hundred years.
In Learn to Earn, Lynch and Rothchild explain in a style accessible to anyone who is high-school age or older how to read a stock table in the daily newspaper, how to understand a company annual report, and why everyone should pay attention to the stock market. They explain not only how to invest, but also how to think like an investor.
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"This is a definitive intro-level book on how, where and why to start investing. Though on a high-level, it gives the correct bird-overview of the principles of investment. The narration is great, not too fast, not too slow. The flow of the topics Peter touches upon are very helpful: they lead the listener from WHY to the WHEN, to a bit of HOW."
— Hussein (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Young people who read Learn to Earn ought to give it to their parents, too.”
— Chicago Tribune -
“As much as educational, Learn to Earn is inspirational.”
— For Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel -
“The more you learn, the more you’ll earn.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review
Learn to Earn Listener Reviews
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" Petere should have stopped after writing his first book. It was outstanding. This one was not. "
— Jagad5, 10/20/2013 -
" Solid introduction into the world of the stock-market. A somewhat lengthy and seemingly unnecessary introduction into the history of the stock market, but interesting nonetheless. "
— Jeremy, 10/3/2013 -
" Good book to stimulate interest in the stock market. "
— Patrick, 8/11/2013 -
" Excellent introduction on investing in stocks. "
— Dinesh, 10/15/2012 -
" Like the title says, a resource for investing for the future. "
— Paul, 9/5/2012 -
" See my review of "One up on the Wall Street" "
— Viraj, 7/2/2012 -
" Thanks to the authors peter lynch and rothchild. Every amateur invester must read to avoid losses... "
— Lokesh, 12/3/2011 -
" A good primer for the history of capitalism in America, but is more of a 'rah-rah - go stock investing!' kind of book. Interesting though! The exuberance of the 90s is clear throughout, and the tone is for high schoolers - perfect if there are questions about how the stock market works. "
— Scott, 8/22/2011 -
" Good/Great for beginner investers. ITs very very basic. thats my only issue with it "
— peter, 4/23/2011 -
" I'm not a fan of day trading but thus book teaches how to use your daily knowledge to help you invest. "
— Rex, 4/13/2011 -
" 1989 publication in the 1990 penguin edition. "
— Thom, 2/22/2011 -
" A great blend of practical instruction and entertainment. A good primer for investing in the stock market. "
— Dave, 10/7/2010 -
" Not really for me. This book mostly focuses on his years running a Mutual Fund. An interesting book but not a very educational one for the adverage investor. "
— Colleen, 6/8/2010 -
" if there is a way to know what buss, stock,and so on it is the book u must give a read<br/> "
— Yasa, 10/20/2009 -
" I like Peter Lynch's writing style... it's very likable, for a rich Wall Street guy. It feels like he's on my side, like he really wants the small investor to get rich. I'll revise the star rating depending on how my portfolio fares under Lynch's advice. "
— Meredith, 7/1/2009 -
" One of my top 10 favorite books. If you have any stocks that you personally have picked out your best read this book. Lynch is arguable the best fund manager that ever lived. "
— James, 6/20/2009 -
" Best book on investing. Have read 3 times & may read 100 more times. A must read for beginners in stock investing. "
— Sunil, 5/26/2009 -
" This book changed several of my opinions regarding the stock market, and brings what I feel is a lot of level-headed advice that cuts through a lot of the hyperbole floating around. "
— Brandon, 4/9/2009 -
" This book taught me how to make A LOT of money investing in stocks. To date, I've lost every single dollar I've invested. EVER. <br/> "
— Fabio, 1/20/2009 -
" Invest your money with growing businesses, ones often that you can see in your back yard. Be patient, invest in management. Buy the business not the stock "
— Caren, 1/14/2009 -
" A great read, from what appears to be from a truly honest insider with little to lose. This isn't one of those nickle "make me a million" books (contrary to the title), it's a good narrative of the system we often hear talked about on the news with little real information. "
— Dan, 12/31/2008
About the Authors
Peter Lynch is a successful Wall Street stock investor. Currently a research consultant at Fidelity Investments, he holds degrees from Boston College and the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of One Up on Wall Street, Learn to Earn, and Beating the Street.