This new edition of Investing For Dummies provides a slow-and-steady-wins-the-race message and helps readers overcome the fear and anxiety associated with recent economic events, from men and women who are beginning to develop an investing plan or want to strengthen their existing investment portfolios, and employees making decisions regarding investing in their company's 401(k) plans or who need to roll them over when changing jobs to young adults who want to begin saving and investing as they land their first jobs, and baby-boomers seeking to shore up their nest eggs prior to retirement. Updates in the 9th Edition: ·         Complete coverage of the updated tax laws from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bill and its impact on investments, home purchases/real estate and small business owners ·         Coverage of the trend in the investment brokerage field towards zero commissions on stock and ETF trades ·         Tips for investing when stocks seem expensive ·         What are cryptocurrencies and should you invest in them? ·         Expanded coverage of newer retirement accounts - like Roth 401(k) and why low tax rates make them more attractive ·         What is ESG investing and how is different than "socially responsible" investing?