Investing in your 20s & 30s for dummies

Part 1. Getting started with investing. 1. Making sense of your investing options ; 2. Using investments to accomplish your goals ; 3. Setting your return expectations ; 4. Minimizing your taxes when investing

Part 2. Preparing your investing foundation. 5. Laying out your financial plans ; 6. Starting out with bank and credit union accounts ; 7. Managing money market funds

Part 3. Investing in stocks, bonds, and funds. 8. Getting your slice of capitalism with stocks ; 9. Securing investment income and principal with bonds ; 10. Fund investing: mutual funds and exchange-traded funds ; 11. Understanding investment brokers

Part 4. Investing in real estate, small business, and other investments. 12. Seeking shelter and appreciation in real estate ; 13. Financing and putting together real estate investments ; 14. Taking your talents to the small-business arena ; 15. Exploring other investment vehicles

Part 5. The part of tens. 16. Ten things to know about investing resources ; 17. Ten essential tips for investing success ; 18. Ten things to know about investing apps

Bonus chapter: taking care with health insurance.