If you are visiting for the first time, this page is for you.
It gives the general structure of learning and implementing investing methods.
It will give a good road map even if you are already on your way to financial success.

If you want to take control over your long term financial life, you are in the right place.

There is so much information - Where do I begin?
This list was written as a guide line, to put things in order.

Before the list itself, note the following:
Improving your financial education is an ongoing  process, and takes time and dedication.
You should take one step at a time.
Take the time to learn, absorb and use this information.
It would be the basis of your long term success.


What should you do

Step one - Understand the main concepts
You can learn the main concepts by:

• Go visit the class room – read part 1 - the 'Investing Basics'.

• Read main concepts article.

• Read The super investors of Graham-and-Doddsville (by Warren E. Buffett) article.

• Read Ben Graham And Mr. Market article.

• Read the Quotes of famous investors – Great overview of what is important in investing.

• Get some popcorn, and watch some movies of the greatest investors.

• reading some more of the articles in the articles section.

• Visit the class room – read part 2 - 'Value Investing Fundamental'.

• Visit the books section - Peter Lynch books are highly recommended for beginners.       

Step two – Understand the practical methods

• Go visit the class room – read part 3 - 'Applications'.

• Go visit the books section - find and read "The warren buffet way”. This book gives all the practical tools for the investor.

• Look in recommended sites. There are great sites to learn from:
     Find a financial statements and read it.
     Read the stock summery page in Nasdaq.com
     View a company page in value line site.
     Read some reviews in morning star site.
     Read the annual report of your favorite company.

• Visit the investing forums. This is a GREAT resource to learn from. Use the experience of other investors and share your own.

• search companies in a yahoo screener.

• Blogs are a great way to keep updated with the most current news.
   

Step three – implement your knowledge

• Choose your path as passive investor or active investor
• Open a broker Account.

As a passive investor:

• start using Index Funds or mutual funds
• Consider using the DCA method.

As an active investor:

• Decide what would be your circle of competence.
• Check out the Value investing check list article.
• Research companies in this filed – choose 3-4 best companies in this field (use the sites section).
• Read their financial statements and overviews.
• Read the news about those companies.
• Find their value using DCF
• Read annual reports for those companies
• Keep building your tool box by reading more recommended books.

Final word

If you'll take the time to learn, absorb and implement - you will succeed.