Ken Little is the stock investing writer for About.com and the author of 12 books on personal finance topics including Teach Yourself Investing in 24 Easy Lessons. His relaxed and informative style helps readers understand complex financial topics in a way that removes the fear factor that often accompanies tackling complex investment topics. In addition to being a personal finance author, Ken was the chief financial writer for a large mutual fund and has been a consultant to several large financial services companies. He's also served as the business editor of a major daily newspaper and Vice President of Marketing for a large financial services company.