What should I read?

Question

What are some of the best books to read for someone who doesn't know anything about investing and finance and wishes to learn at least the basics?

Also, I want the book to be an easy-to-read book because I'm a student who has to read non-stop for school, and I need something much lighter than my usual heavy textbook reading...PLEASE HELP!

Answer 1

Go to your bookstore and get Jim Cramer's "Mad Money: Sane Investing in an Insane World." He is funny, and light enough to understand. One of his theories is "Buy and Homework:" instead of "Buy and Hold." He isn't a strong believer in keeping stocks for a long time. He thinks there are strong messages on when to buy, and then when to sell. I liked reading his stuff. It was entertaining.

Answer 2

Hi there,

I really liked The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton. It was a very easy read and has some very sound financial planning advice. I've copied and pasted the media release for the book for you to read.

THE WEALTHY BARBER ACCOMPLISHES
A "PUBLISHING IMPOSSIBLE"

The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton has accomplished a "publishing impossible" by selling over 2 million copies in North America. More than ten years after it was first published it still appears regularly on bestseller lists. The reason for its sustained popularity? It provides financial education in an entertaining and understandable format.

The Wealthy Barber's impact on North Americans has been nothing short of amazing. Maclean's magazine reports "...30 years from now Chilton could be best remembered not as a bestselling author, but as the man who inspired thousands to save their way to prosperity." Your Money adds "Chilton has probably motivated more people to take actual control of their personal-financial lives than any other speaker or writer has in this decade."

The Wealthy Barber is not full of new techniques, complex strategies, nor get-rich-quick-or-even-semi-quick schemes. Instead it focuses on the financial planning basics that, over time, have proven to be effective. It's primarily common sense—common sense that, unfortunately, in our society is not common knowledge. By using a "novel" format and strong doses of humour, Chilton has taken the intimidation and boredom out of the financial-education experience.

Much of The Wealthy Barber's success is certainly owed to its author's unique presentation skills. An economics graduate and former winner of the H.L.Gassard Award for the highest mark in the country on the Canadian Securities Course, Dave Chilton definitely does not fit the stereotype of a dry financial expert. The Chicago Sun-Times said it most succinctly when they stated "Chilton is charming, unpretentious and funny."

This is truly a great Canadian success story. From a family project, self-published in the basement of Dave Chilton's house, The Wealthy Barber has gone on to become an internationally recognized brand name, helping millions of people on its way.

hope this helps.

Cheers.

Answer 3

Classic- Pride and prejudice