cover image Deleteyourbrokercom: Using the Internet to Beat the Pros on Wall Street

Deleteyourbrokercom: Using the Internet to Beat the Pros on Wall Street

Christopher Byron. Simon & Schuster, $26 (288pp) ISBN 978-0-684-85468-7

Byron, a columnist for the New York Observer and MSNBC, presents a lucid, practical and witty overview of the current investing scene. While noting the importance of pragmatic investing for long-lived baby boomers, he cautions investors about the perils of online information and instantaneous trading, as well as about today's technocentric economy. In addition to solid advice on managing cash flow and investing techniques, he lists many useful Internet sites. The book's slightly intellectual approach should earn good reviews, but it may not appeal to readers looking for a household name. (Jan.)