The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing

I read this book quickly shortly after I got it, and I was blown away. Many reviewers pick this as a book for "beginners", but I don't agree with that. My background: I have read (and own) dozens of investment books. I have subscribed to many newsletters (including Morningstar's, which is decent but unnecessary after you read this book). I have owned many individual stocks and for the last 2-3 years before I got the Boglehead... Read Full Review

Most people don't have time to read dozens of books about personal finance and investing. Even if people did have that much time, they would seldom be able to integrate what different authors had to say into a consistent approach. For several decades, people have been asking me what one book they could read to be more successful with their personal finances. Until now, I've been reluctant to pick any one book. Instead,... Read Full Review

The Bogleheads'Guide is easy to read and can help investing "newbies" develop a plan that works for them (rather than just for investment salespeople). The Guide also contains quite a bit of information of interest to more advanced investors, including an entire section on follow-through strategies to keep you on target (including chapters on tracking progress, keeping your focus, keeping your emotions from undermining your... Read Full Review

I was very impressed with this book and give it an A+. Not only is the investing advice excellent, the writing style is very easy and fun to read. I have lurked in the back ground and seen the excellent advice the authors give on the Bogleheads web site (www dot Bogleheads dot org) each day. Their common sense sound advice is carried over from the web site to this book. I learned several new things from this book. After... Read Full Review