The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing

by Taylor Larimore; Mel Lindauer; Michael LeBoeuf; Foreword by: John C. Bogle

• ISBN13: 9780470893654
• ISBN10: 0470893656
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

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 make. Invest like a Boglehead, and let their grassroots investment wisdom guide you down the path of long-term wealth creation and happiness, without all the worries and fuss of stock pickers and day traders. If you face a financial crisis or problem, or simply want to know what is prudent to do with the money you save, the Bogleheads will have the answers you need to help you gain your financial footing and keep it.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Introduction

Essentials of Successful Investing

Choose a Sound Financial Lifestyle

Start Early and Invest Regularly

Know What You're Buying: Part One

Know What You're Buying: Part Two

Preserve Your Buying Power with Inflation-Protected Bonds

How Much Do You Need To Save?

Keep It Simple

Asset Allocation

Costs Matter

Taxes: Part One

Taxes: Part Two

Diversification

Performance Chasing and Market Timing Are Hazardous to Your Wealth

Savvy Ways to Invest For College

How to Manage a Windfall Successfully

Do You Need an Advisor?

Follow-Through Strategies to Keep You On Target

Track Your Progress and Rebalance When Necessary

Tune Out the "Noise."

Mastering Your Investments Means Mastering Your Emotions

Making Your Money Last Longer Than You Do

Protect Your Assets By Being Well-Insured

Passing It On When You Pass On

You Can Do It

Appendices

Glossary of Financial Terms

Books We Recommend

Financial Web Sites We Recommend

Vanguard Asset Allocation Questionnaire and Pie Charts

About the Authors

Index

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