Maya's Staff Picks (Top Favorite)

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1. The Bogleheads' guide to investing

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Author:
Larimore, Taylor, 1924-
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Reveals how the investment philosophy of John Bogle, the founder and retired chairman of Vanguard, can help any investor build wealth using his low-cost, tax-efficient philosophy.

2. How to make your money last: the indispensable retirement guide

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Author:
Quinn, Jane Bryant
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3.6 stars
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"With How to Make Your Money Last, you will learn how to turn your retirement savings into a steady paycheck that will last for life. Today, people worry that they're going to run out of money in their older age. That won't happen if you use a few tricks for squeezing higher payments from your assets--from your Social Security account (find the hidden values there), pension (monthly income or lump sum?), home equity (sell and invest the proceeds or...

3. A random walk down Wall Street: the time-tested strategy for successful investing

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Author:
Malkiel, Burton Gordon
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"In a time of rampant misinformation about ways of growing your money, Burton G. Malkiel's gimmick-free investment guide is more necessary than ever. Whether you're considering your first 401k contribution or contemplating retirement, the fully updated, fiftieth anniversary edition of A Random Walk Down Wall Street remains the best investment guide money can buy. Drawing on his experience as an economist, financial adviser, and successful investor,...

4. The simple path to wealth: your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life

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Collins, J. L. (Blogger)
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"This comprehensive guide covers everything from debt elimination to optimizing retirement accounts, all while exposing the marketing myths and investment industry practices that keep most people from building real wealth. Collins shares specific, actionable strategies for both wealth-building and wealth-preservation phases, with a straightforward approach to asset allocation that anyone can implement."--Provided by publisher.