Can anyone recommend a book on money management for beginners? (ie: This is a 401(k), this is a Roth IRA, etc)
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Can anyone recommend a book on money management for beginners? (ie: This is a 401(k), this is a Roth IRA, etc)
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Posted by steakums on October 23, 2006 at 10:27 am
R. will have exact titles – but in the meantime, visit fool.com.
Posted by steakums on October 23, 2006 at 10:27 am
R. will have exact titles – but in the meantime, visit fool.com.
Posted by satogaeru on October 23, 2006 at 12:23 pm
Second that – fool.com covers pretty much all the basics you need to know, and about.com covers the rest, albeit annoyingly with large inset advertisements.
Posted by electricrocket on October 23, 2006 at 1:00 pm
Thirded. The personal finance section has articles on just about everything, including, for instance, 401(k) vs. IRA vs. Roth IRA vs. etc., etc.
However, if you, like me, like to read a linear book rather than bopping around randomly on a website, then The Motley Fool Personal Finance Workbook is a good overview and planning tool.
Though I’ve not read her myself, Suze Orman’s books are very popular and well regarded.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is probably the most controversial personal finance book you can buy… detractors call the author a huckster charlatan, advocates call the author a huckster charlatan with really good ideas. Probably more inspirational than useful, unless you plan to (allegedly) live in a car while starting your real estate business.
The Richest Man in Bablyon is also more inspirational than useful; In my Book Log entry, I mention that I wish I had read this instead of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series. ‘Course, you can just read the book log entry for a synopsis and save $10, thereby getting a headstart on your financial plan.
Posted by electricrocket on October 23, 2006 at 1:00 pm
Thirded. The personal finance section has articles on just about everything, including, for instance, 401(k) vs. IRA vs. Roth IRA vs. etc., etc.
However, if you, like me, like to read a linear book rather than bopping around randomly on a website, then The Motley Fool Personal Finance Workbook is a good overview and planning tool.
Though I’ve not read her myself, Suze Orman’s books are very popular and well regarded.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is probably the most controversial personal finance book you can buy… detractors call the author a huckster charlatan, advocates call the author a huckster charlatan with really good ideas. Probably more inspirational than useful, unless you plan to (allegedly) live in a car while starting your real estate business.
The Richest Man in Bablyon is also more inspirational than useful; In my Book Log entry, I mention that I wish I had read this instead of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series. ‘Course, you can just read the book log entry for a synopsis and save $10, thereby getting a headstart on your financial plan.
Posted by electricrocket on October 23, 2006 at 1:00 pm
Thirded. The personal finance section has articles on just about everything, including, for instance, 401(k) vs. IRA vs. Roth IRA vs. etc., etc.
However, if you, like me, like to read a linear book rather than bopping around randomly on a website, then The Motley Fool Personal Finance Workbook is a good overview and planning tool.
Though I’ve not read her myself, Suze Orman’s books are very popular and well regarded.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is probably the most controversial personal finance book you can buy… detractors call the author a huckster charlatan, advocates call the author a huckster charlatan with really good ideas. Probably more inspirational than useful, unless you plan to (allegedly) live in a car while starting your real estate business.
The Richest Man in Bablyon is also more inspirational than useful; In my Book Log entry, I mention that I wish I had read this instead of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series. ‘Course, you can just read the book log entry for a synopsis and save $10, thereby getting a headstart on your financial plan.
Posted by satogaeru on October 23, 2006 at 12:23 pm
Second that – fool.com covers pretty much all the basics you need to know, and about.com covers the rest, albeit annoyingly with large inset advertisements.
Posted by satogaeru on October 23, 2006 at 12:23 pm
Second that – fool.com covers pretty much all the basics you need to know, and about.com covers the rest, albeit annoyingly with large inset advertisements.
Posted by steakums on October 23, 2006 at 10:27 am
R. will have exact titles – but in the meantime, visit fool.com.
Posted by steakums on October 23, 2006 at 10:27 am
R. will have exact titles – but in the meantime, visit fool.com.
Posted by satogaeru on October 23, 2006 at 12:23 pm
Second that – fool.com covers pretty much all the basics you need to know, and about.com covers the rest, albeit annoyingly with large inset advertisements.
Posted by electricrocket on October 23, 2006 at 1:00 pm
Thirded. The personal finance section has articles on just about everything, including, for instance, 401(k) vs. IRA vs. Roth IRA vs. etc., etc.
However, if you, like me, like to read a linear book rather than bopping around randomly on a website, then The Motley Fool Personal Finance Workbook is a good overview and planning tool.
Though I’ve not read her myself, Suze Orman’s books are very popular and well regarded.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is probably the most controversial personal finance book you can buy… detractors call the author a huckster charlatan, advocates call the author a huckster charlatan with really good ideas. Probably more inspirational than useful, unless you plan to (allegedly) live in a car while starting your real estate business.
The Richest Man in Bablyon is also more inspirational than useful; In my Book Log entry, I mention that I wish I had read this instead of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series. ‘Course, you can just read the book log entry for a synopsis and save $10, thereby getting a headstart on your financial plan.
Posted by friendofjack on October 23, 2006 at 1:42 pm
In addition to the Motley Fool series of books, there are also books like Personal Finance for Dummies which serve as a suitable primer for getting a grasp of the subject from a beginner’s perspective.
Earlier this year, I bought that book and a Motley Fool book aimed at teenagers and young adults for my goddaughter when she turned 18 and became old enough to take control of her trust fund from her mother’s estate. I had nightmares about her being bilked out of her money by charlatans preying upon her youth and lack of money experience.
She liked the books well enough to look for similar books at the library.
Posted by friendofjack on October 23, 2006 at 1:42 pm
In addition to the Motley Fool series of books, there are also books like Personal Finance for Dummies which serve as a suitable primer for getting a grasp of the subject from a beginner’s perspective.
Earlier this year, I bought that book and a Motley Fool book aimed at teenagers and young adults for my goddaughter when she turned 18 and became old enough to take control of her trust fund from her mother’s estate. I had nightmares about her being bilked out of her money by charlatans preying upon her youth and lack of money experience.
She liked the books well enough to look for similar books at the library.
Posted by friendofjack on October 23, 2006 at 1:42 pm
In addition to the Motley Fool series of books, there are also books like Personal Finance for Dummies which serve as a suitable primer for getting a grasp of the subject from a beginner’s perspective.
Earlier this year, I bought that book and a Motley Fool book aimed at teenagers and young adults for my goddaughter when she turned 18 and became old enough to take control of her trust fund from her mother’s estate. I had nightmares about her being bilked out of her money by charlatans preying upon her youth and lack of money experience.
She liked the books well enough to look for similar books at the library.
Posted by friendofjack on October 23, 2006 at 1:42 pm
In addition to the Motley Fool series of books, there are also books like Personal Finance for Dummies which serve as a suitable primer for getting a grasp of the subject from a beginner’s perspective.
Earlier this year, I bought that book and a Motley Fool book aimed at teenagers and young adults for my goddaughter when she turned 18 and became old enough to take control of her trust fund from her mother’s estate. I had nightmares about her being bilked out of her money by charlatans preying upon her youth and lack of money experience.
She liked the books well enough to look for similar books at the library.
Posted by jaysaint on October 23, 2006 at 9:53 pm
Thanks to all for the good recommendations!
Posted by jaysaint on October 23, 2006 at 9:53 pm
Thanks to all for the good recommendations!
Posted by jaysaint on October 23, 2006 at 9:53 pm
Thanks to all for the good recommendations!
Posted by jaysaint on October 23, 2006 at 9:53 pm
Thanks to all for the good recommendations!