Taking Control of Your Financial Future offers a unique selection of stock picking techniques from the National Association of Investors Corporation Stock Selection Guide, which is used successfully by thousands of investors & investment clubs. The authors walk through the entire investment process with numerous worksheets, graphs, & checklists that teach new techniques. or fine-tune others. This essential guide shows how to: Make savvy investment decisions without relying on a financial professional; Clearly measure the growth potential of a company; Identify risks that may adversely affect an investment; Maximize investment returns by picking the best-performing, lowest-cost mutual funds.