Finance Books

A Random Walk Down Wall Street Burton G. Malkiel. The book the fund managers/analysts don't want you to read! This academic / businessman / successful investor provides conclusive proof you can't beat the markets and that any attempt to do so simply results in wastage through dealing/management fees. A must read for every investor / would-be investor.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter. Not so much an investment book as a way of thinking guide. Kiyosaki shares the invaluable lessons learned from his rich "dad". Should be a required high school text.

Jim Cramer's Real Money: Sane Investing in an Insane World James J. Cramer. Cramer's approach requires devoting at least an hour a week to educating yourself about each stock you own. But since most pros are "rank amateurs themselves," anyone willing to do the work should consider getting in. Cramer breaks down the fundamentals of his investment approach, built on the twin principles of diversification and speculation.

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker. We all have a money blueprint ingrained in our subconscious minds, and it is this blueprint, maore than anything, that will determine our financial lives. If your money blueprint is not set for a high level of success. The good news is that you can actually reset your money blueprint to create natural and automatic success.

The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke Suze Orman. If you are tired of struggling to make ends meet but don't know a 401(k) from Special K, this book is for you. Aimed specifically at "Generation Broke"--those in their twenties and thirties who are working yet buried in credit card debt and student loans--this user-friendly guide offers a clear introduction to practical investing and money management techniques that can turn even a dismal financial situation around.

The Millionaire Next Door Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko. How can you join the ranks of the wealthy It's easy, say doctors Stanley and Danko, who have spent the last 20 years interviewing members of this elite club: you just have to follow seven simple rules. The first rule is, always live well below your means. The last rule is, choose your occupation wisely. You'll have to buy the book to find out the other five.

Missed Fortune 101 : A Starter Kit to Becoming a Millionaire Douglas R. Andrew. Only one in every thirty-seven Americans are millionaires because most people simply don't know where to start. This book teaches concepts and gives insights that are contrary to popular belief. Now is the time to discover the best way to safely accumulate more money.

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness Dave Ramsey. The simplest, most straight-forward game plan for making over your money habits. Including: design a sure-fire plan for paying off all debt; Recognize the 10 most dangerous money myths; secure a big fat nest egg.

The Automatic Millionaire : A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich David Bach. This book walks readers through such fundamentals as shopping for interest rates, creating a balanced retirement portfolio, and consolidating debt. Bach's conversational style makes this quick read highly palatable for those daunted by more detailed investment and personal finance titles.

Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter. The Cashflow Quadrant is the follow-up guide to finding the financial fast track that best works for you. It reveals the strategies necessary for moving beyond just job security to greater financial security by generating wealth from four selective financial quadrants.