Getting started with investing. Making sense of your investing options ; Using investments to accomplish your goals ; Setting your return expectations ; Minimizing your taxes when investing -- Preparing your investing foundation. Laying out your financial plans ; Starting out with bank and credit union accounts ; Managing money market funds -- Investing in stocks, bonds, and funds. Getting your slice of capitalism with stocks ; Securing investment income and principal with bonds ; Fund investing : mutual funds and exchange-traded funds ; Understanding investment brokers -- Investing in real estate, small business, and other investments. Seeking shelter and appreciation in real estate ; Financing and putting together real estate investment deals ; Taking your talents to the small-business arena ; Exploring other investment vehicles -- The part of tens. Ten things to know about investing resources ; Ten essential tips for investing success ; Ten things to know about investing apps -- Bonus chapter : taking care with health insurance.