|  | Authors: Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, Michael LeBoeuf
Creator: John C. Bogle
Publisher: Wiley
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Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 4661
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: Updated
Pages: 336
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 0470067365
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.6
EAN: 9780470067369
ASIN: 0470067365
Publication Date: September 28, 2007
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Bogleheads April 9, 2009
L. Rudd
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Should be required reading for everyone. An excellent gift for a recent high school or college graduate.
Valuable Book for Beginners March 30, 2009
A. Homsi (Beelvue, WA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I think this book is a must have for beginners who need an understanding of different investment options. This is an easy read. It is written in a great way, using simple terms.
Practical, common sense guide to investing! February 26, 2009
B. Vennink (Iowa City, IA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great book for those who need a refresher or are just getting started. The authors really seem to want to help you avoid making investing mistakes. Would recommend!
Read it and stay the course January 11, 2009
Carmelo Figueroa
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Outstanding book for those planning to execute their investment plans. This book makes for a perfect gift to families and friends. The bottom line on this fine book is to keep investing simple and to stay the course.
A "Common Sense" Approach Confidence Builder December 31, 2008
GeekGirl (Philadelphia, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
At first, I thought that this book seemed to be a bit short on text. However, after I read it, it said everything that needed to be said. Concepts were clearly explained with examples shown where appropriate.
This book is written independently of whether we're in a bull or bear market. It teaches you the basic principles of investing. Period. The point is not to beat the market, but to make a decent return. Stick to the guidelines in this book and you'll live comfortably in retirement.
The book teaches you about a lot of topics that aren't obvious to beginner investors, such as the many costs associated with running a mutual fund and its long term impacts on your investment's return.
It also gives guidance on how to handle retirement (how much do you need), putting your kid into college, and what to do when you win the lottery. Concepts normally discussed by financial planners are also included.
This book is a great confidence builder for me to do my own investing.
The book is written by supporters of John Bogle, the founder of The Vanguard Group. It does (somewhat) push Vanguard products, but that's about the only criticism I have.
I'd also recommend going to the Bogleheads' web site, but that's outside the scope of a book review.
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