This is the investment guide that you'll consult again and again because the information is specific to investing for Canadians. Explanations are clear, concise, free of baffling jargon. The author is an industry outsider so there's no marketing angle, just the straight goods like the title of the book says. If you're a novice investor or know a young person starting a career, this is invaluable reading. Even if you have some investing experience, this is a good reference to have on your bookshelf.

“No Hype: The Straight Goods on Investing Your Money”, is a valuable, easy to read investment planning guide for Canadians. It provides all you need to know to save and invest wisely for your future.

Gail Bebee's No Hype: The Straight Good on Investing Your Money is a valuable guide for Canadian investors.

If you are new to investing, this handy little book (186 pages) walks you from the basics of where you can find reliable information on investments and where to set up an investment account to types of investments you might consider.
If you already have some investment experience, this book is a valuable reference on the sometimes bewildering choice of types of investments that are available and a good source of information on how to balance your investment portfolio.

I recommend this book for both novice investors and those who want to expand their horizons in terms of types of investments, while maintaining their investment goals.

Gail has always been a master in getting to the point and making complex issues straightforward. This book delivers on the premise that individuals need to have a command of investing basics to protect their hard-earned dollars and future-forward returns. The fact that she focuses the information from a Canadian perspective is an added bonus and important aspect that makes NO HYPE stand apart from any others on the checkout stand.

I just finished reading 'No Hype - The Straight Goods on Investing Your Money' and found it informative, easy to read and a good self-help guide for those interested in managing their money.. It is a book for people like me who want financial information but not wanting to be burdened with the intricacies of over-explanation. The fact it is Canadian content is a definite plus. A really well-written companion piece to help me plan my financial future.

Richard Atkinson
Author, 'Don't Just Retire - Live it, Love It!'

'No Hype' is sound, credible and most useful. Besides being a
comprehensive and easy-to-understand investment primer, it stresses the importance of empowering oneself through self-education and independent thinking - essential to managing (or thwarting) the risks and conflicts of interest inherent in today's market.

Simply frank and relevant, I can't see how anyone would not appreciate this book.

Sincerely,

Paul Jung (self-directed investor)

This book is a great place to get started for those who want to go beyond investing through the usual path of buying mutual funds. It explains alternatives like stocks, bonds, ETFs, real estate, segregated funds and covers choices of advisors, brokers, types of accounts like RRSPs, LIRAs etc and the critical issue of fees and commissions. It is written in a straightforward, non-technical style and gives clear examples as well as links and references on where to get more info. The author is an investor herself and an unbiased source. She isn't shy of being critical at times e.g. in slamming Principal Protected Notes. There are sample portfolios to give tangible ideas on how it all can fit together. It would get five out of five stars if it didn't have a few things I disagree with - e.g. some support of market timing and technical analysis - but all in all this a really useful book where there are few worthwhile alternatives.