<prompt> Human: Im a licensed realtor and currently make 20k a month selling homes. Business and finance fascinate me to no end--Ive never made money like this before and want to keep building my assets and learning. Ive read a few books, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich, How to Influence People and Win Friends. I have several more Im looking to read 4 Hour Work Week, and right now Im interested in learning more about stocks or other types of financial instruments. What should I read or look into to know what these things are like IRAs, CDs, etc. etc. anything you can share with me would be greatly appreciated.  <response>: First thing to learn is that a bad month in stocks - you wont gain any money - youll lose money. Stocks are risky - and some months youll lose. The hope is that youll gain more than you lose.The sidebar has some great resources and Id suggest you start there. 