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. Bottom-line, become a Boglehead and prosper. Originally just the chat-line ruminations of Boglehead founder Taylor Larimore and forum leading cohorts Mel Lind Auer 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 lead 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 (John C. Bogle)
- Introduction
- 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?
- 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
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You Can Do It
Appendices
- Appendix I. Glossary of Financial Terms
- Appendix II: Books We Recommend
- Appendix III: Financial Web Sites We Recommend
- Appendix IV: Vanguard Asset Allocation Questionnaire and Pie Charts
- Index