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    Straight Talk on Investing: What You Need to Know
    Straight Talk on Investing: What You Need to Know
    Straight Talk on Investing: What You Need to Know
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    Straight Talk on Investing: What You Need to Know

    Written by Jack Brennan

    Narrated by Brian Keeler

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    Jack Brennan is a graduate of Harvard Business School and the Chairman and CEO of The Vanguard Group, the world's second-largest mutual fund company. With over two decades of experience, Brennan has made a career out of helping people successfully manage their investments. This invaluable guide cuts through all the hype, offering a sensible plan for building a long-term investment portfolio.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateMar 11, 2008
    ISBN9781440798191

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