You don't have to be a mathematician or a money expert to make a profit in the stock market, she explains - all you need is your initial investment, no matter how small, and a sound grasp of basic principles that can help you pick winners, recognize great opportunities, and ditch the duds before they drain your funds. In addition to guidance on getting started, Ms. Stav offers tips on finding or founding an investment club - a support system that, properly managed, can give a major advantage in the market.

If you're already investing - or want to find out how to go about it - Julie Stav can make the experience easier and more profitable than you ever imagined. Smart, sensible, and down-to-earth, this is the ideal guide for women who want to invest in their dreams.