Books on Finances & Money

[sizzlean]

I'm new to this ..I'm looking for some books on finances and money issues. I'm going to have some time on my hands in the next month. I'll probably get them on CD's. anyone have any good suggestions that keep it somewhat simple, but are still good. there seems to be so much out now. thanks

[Slug]

Any particular topic of interest? managing debt? preparing for retirement? saving for kids college? using an IRA as a source to make mortgages for other lenders? Your specificity would assist us.

[HNorton]

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham is probably the most definitive book on investing....but it is also a sleeper. Something like 400+ pages. Molifeney.com summarizes it for you.
molifeney.com - Blog

[disneysteve]

The Wealthy Barber
The Millionaire Next Door
The Automatic Millionaire
Most of Suze Orman's stuff
Any of Jean Chatzky's books

[yayme1227]

I recommend Smart Women Finish Rich (if you are female) or any book by David Bach (if you are male)--he has many books out: Smart Couples Finish Rich, Start Late Finish Rich, Automatic Millionaire etc. they all have the same basic principles you would just get the one that best applies to you and your situation). The Smart Women book really is what did it for me (as far as explaining things in basic terms). I had read other books (including Suze Orman who is good but I felt David Bach really got me going where I needed to go). It really helps you to see the big picture, and helps you to get organized and start saving. It helped me to get interested in finances and from there I did further research to learn about mutual funds, life insurance etc. I even emailed him after I read his book and took the steps he outlines and he put me in as a success story in his revised edition Smart Women book. So I highly recommend David Bach to get you started.

[Pitman]

The Automatic Millionaire

I agree wholeheartedly. The Automatic Millionaire is an excellent book, David Bach hit a homerun with this one.

Another very good book is Rich Dad, Poor Dad

[maat55]

Hey Steve,

You forgot Dave Ramseys:

The Total Money Makeover & Financial Peace.

[maat55]

I agree wholeheartedly. The Automatic Millionaire is an excellent book, David Bach hit a homerun with this one.

Another very good book is Rich Dad, Poor Dad

I've got Rich Dad Poor Dad on order from half.com. I'm reluctantly going to order The Automatic Millionaire just to see what the hype is about.

[jc3900]

Does anyone know the book that deals with sample vanguard portfolios? I heard someone mention it on one of the threads but forgot what it was.

[sizzlean]

thanks for all the replies. I'm going to try the Automatic Millionaire and Rich Dad, Poor Dad. I saw Start Late, Finish Rich at the bookstore. I might give that one a try also. yayme1227 I'll try David Bach. i like that his books got you started which is where I'm at. just have a 401K at work and that's it. After these books then i can get something more on mutual funds, investing etc....thanks

[humandraydel]

Don't spend money on Rich Dad, Poor Dad. The book has absolutely no substance. The author of that book is a farce.

[disneysteve]

I've got Rich Dad Poor Dad on order from half.com. I'm reluctantly going to order The Automatic Millionaire just to see what the hype is about.

Don't spend money on Rich Dad, Poor Dad. The book has absolutely no substance. The author of that book is a farce.

I haven't spent money on ANY of the books I mentioned. I borrowed them from the library and read them for free. I never saw much point in spending money on books that I can get free.

[aida2003]

I ALWAYS try to check out my library first before considering buying any book. If I really like it so much (like Jane Quinn Bryant's "Making Most of Your Money" VERY good; it covers everything about money: from budgeting to investing, insurances, mortgage, etc. etc.), then I think about buying it. Jane's book was published in 1997, but it's applicable to today and future people finances and I got it used for less than $7 online. A very useful book

[sizzlean]

thanks disneysteve and aida2003 forgot about the library checked out The Automatic Millionaire today..i think this will be a good beginning.

[maat55]

Don't spend money on Rich Dad, Poor Dad. The book has absolutely no substance. The author of that book is a farce.

I paid .75 + 3.49 shipping, I hope it's at least worth that.