The Bogleheads' guide to investing
by Taylor Larimore · first published 2006
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Short, well-written primer on passive index investing that explains the why behind low-fee diversified funds, plus taxes, brokerages and investment vehicles. Suits beginners wanting a simple, low-risk plan.
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The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing is a slightly irreverent, straightforward guide to investing for everyone. The book offers sound, practical advice, no matter what your age or net worth. Bottomline, become a Boglehead and prosper! Originally just the chat-line ruminations of Boglehead founder Taylor Larimore, and Morningstar forum leading cohorts Mel Lindauer and Michael LeBoeuf, their trusted advice has been brewed and distilled into an easy-to-use, need-to-know, no frills guide to building up your own financial well-being -- so you can worry less and profit more from the investments you ma
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