Back for a second installment, Frederick A. Wilhelm continues his how-to series in a book of actionable advice for building a successful portfolio. With this, and the previous book, readers will gain the essential information and tools needed to give them the confidence to become financially independent through investing wisely; to build a solid financial foundation that will provide you with the financial freedom to last your lifetime. This book explores many fundamental factors every investor needs to know to become more informed about the stock market in order to reduce risk and assure a successful outcome.