Book recommedations for newbies??

[jerseyguy]

I would like to compile a short list of what everyone thinks are the best books regarding investing to have the shelf. I am eager to learn and some of them are written for experience pros out there. Seeking the really well written ones, in simple, plain English that scare the beginner away. Thanks.

[Lemony]

Motley Fool's You Have More Than You Think.

[Lostsoul33]

I have two books wrote down that were recommended. I'm waiting for the library to get them in. They are:
Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey
Debt Proof Living by Mary Hunt

Thanks for posting this question. I'm also interested to see what books are recommended.

[gavinmccallister]

I haven't read the whole book, I read some of it at the library "The Millionaire Next Door" I can't remember the authors name though.

[Lostsoul33]

Just to give credit where it's due...I believe Ima Saver recommended those two books that I listed.

[jmjj215]

The Intelligent Asset Allocator

[Ima saver]

I did reccommend those two. Another real simple one is the wealthy barber by David Chilton. It is not about barbering but advice from the wealthiest man in town. I have always thought if you wanted advice about financial matters, you should ask a rich person.
It is an easy read book.
Also, "The only other investment guide you'll ever need" by Andrew Tobias. It was thru reading these books and the Money magazine that I picked up all of my financial knowledge.
Mary Hunt's book is more about getting out of debt, but we all have to do that in order to have money to invest. I am so happy to see some younger people interested in investing.
The best time to start investing is when you are young, the second best time is today!

[CheaplyClever]

The book that really made me think was "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert T. Kiyosaki.

[Ima saver]

I liked it and have it, but The WEalthy Barber explained things so simply, a teenager could understand it.

[jeffcovey]

• the only investment guide you'll ever need -- andrew tobias
• your money or your life -- joe dominguez and vicki robin

[Ima saver]

The book that I reccommended by Andrew Tobias, the only other investment guide you will ever need, is just an update of the first book, the only investment guide you'll ever need. I also like "Smart women finish rich" by David Bach.

[debtfreeme]

david bach booxes are good to start with. very basic and easy.

[Ima saver]

I went to one of his seminars and enjoyed it very much.

[DivaJen]

I loved Your Money or Your Life when I borrowed it from the library.

I picked up two books today: The Millionaire Next Door and Start Late, Finish Rich. Personally, I don't feel like I'm starting late, but I wanted to read it anyway.

[jmjj215]

TMND will go down as a classic. It's a must-read.

[him&her]

If you're in a relationship, Smart Couples Finish Rich is a good beginner book. It whipped us into shape.

[Ima saver]

It must be by David Bach?? I have never read it but I bet it is a great book for couples! ood for you, him and her!!

[DivaJen]

I just picked up All Your Worth. I think someone else here has read it - the 50/30/20 ratio discussed in this book sounds familiar.

[Ima saver]

Start late, finish Rich by David Bach is on the best seller list right now. At this moment he is on Oprah talking about how 70% of americans are living pay check to pay check.