How to Invest Money

audiobook

How to Invest Money

by George Garr Henry

EN·~2 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

PREFACE

0:34
2

I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF INVESTMENT

18:37
3

II. RAILROAD MORTGAGE BONDS

20:28
4

III. RAILROAD EQUIPMENT BONDS

12:48
5

IV. REAL-ESTATE MORTGAGES

13:48
6

V. INDUSTRIAL BONDS

14:23
7

VI. PUBLIC-UTILITY BONDS

16:40
8

VII. MUNICIPAL BONDS

10:27
9

VIII. STOCKS

8:39
10

IX. MARKET MOVEMENTS OF SECURITIES

16:58

Description

This guide breaks down the fundamentals of investing into plain language, aimed at anyone who has set aside a reserve beyond daily business needs. It explains why simply leaving extra cash in a checking account can be a missed opportunity, and introduces the concept of building a safe, liquid portfolio that can be tapped when emergencies arise. Readers will learn to distinguish between working capital and true surplus, and see how disciplined saving can strengthen both personal and corporate financial footing.

Drawing on the author’s long career as an investment banker, the book surveys the main classes of securities—stocks, bonds, and other interest‑bearing instruments—while highlighting their suitability for different goals and risk tolerances. It stresses the value of professional advice, likening a trusted banker to a doctor or lawyer for financial health. By the end of the first part, listeners will have a clear framework for protecting their wealth and a roadmap for making informed, prudent investment choices.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (128K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2010-11-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Garr Henry

George Garr Henry

1881–1917

A practical early-20th-century writer on personal finance, best known for How to Invest Money, a concise guide aimed at everyday readers. His work focuses on clear, usable advice rather than Wall Street jargon.

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