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Everyone needs to invest for their retirement and plan for the day that their retirement gets here or otherwise invest for the creation of wealth. The issue is most Americans have not saved very much for emergencies much less their retirement or wealth creation. Investing is not just an activity for the wealthy but rather anyone who takes the time to understand what it is they need. How the Stock Market Operates: A Guide to Understanding the Stock Markets is a comprehensive look at the basics of investing and how you can overcome any fears you may have about investments through the use of the...