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The Boglehead's Guide to Investing - Taylor Larimore et al

By Josh Kaufman

Investing can be intimidating, even to experienced businesspeople. The 24-hour news cycle and the financial press make it all seem so complicated, and it can be tempting to simply hand over our hard-earned dollars to a “professional” to manage our money for us. Unfortunately, those who do often find themselves paying for their broker’s Mercedes instead of enjoying market-beating returns.

Fortunately, there’s a better way: The Boglehead’s Guide to Investing is a comprehensive guide to effective DIY financial planning.

If you don’t know the difference between a Roth and a Traditional IRA, you’ll find this book quite useful. While the investment information provided in this book essentially overlaps with the The Lazy Person’s Guide to Investing_, _The Boglehead’s Guide to Investing excels in teaching you the ins-and-outs of modern financial instruments: stocks, bonds, treasury bills, index funds, mutual funds, REITs, and annuities.

You’ll learn what financial instruments will best serve you when planning for retirement, covering health expenses, and saving for your child’s education. You’ll also discover the importance of thorough tax preparation, insurance, and estate planning. Best of all, you’ll be on solid financial ground without paying an expensive advisor.

The Boglehead’s Guide to Investing is the best way to learn the essentials of effective financial planning without breaking the bank.

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