2012 update to the 2009 ed. includes "updated tax information in the chapter regarding IRAs and 401(k) accounts, and updated section about ETFs as compared to index funds, an updated section about target retirement funds, and a reworking of the chapter about asset allocation and risk tolerance."--www.obliviousinvestor.com.

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In this book, Larry Swedroe offers engaging stories to readers as a way of explaining sound investing concepts.

You will find everything to confidently invest successfully. You will find strategies to quit your day job, build your retirement, build a residual cushion or become financial independent. You'll learn where to find homes at wholesale prices, get money, do title searches and analyse several types of properties. There's a host of priceless lessons to avoid costly mistakes learned from the author who has had hundreds of properties and over 25 years experience. You will find strategies that will work in any market and any economy. The author is an active investor and is passionate about the value of our time and therefore adds no fluff to the book. Each chapter contains straight forward, easy to follow guidelines for buying your first investment property or taking the experienced investor to the next level.

Find all of the following explained in plain-English with no technical jargon: Asset Allocation: What does it mean, why is it so important, and how should you determine your own? How to Pick Mutual Funds: Learn how to choose funds that are mathematically certain to outperform the majority of other mutual funds. Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA vs. 401(k): What's the difference, and how should you choose between them? Financial Advisors: Learn what to look for as well as pitfalls to avoid. Frequent Investor Mistakes: Learn the most common mistakes and what you can do to avoid them. Calculate Your Retirement Needs: Learn how to calculate how much you'll need saved in order to retire. Who Is This Book For? Anyone who has questions about investing, but who doesn't want to trudge through a 300-page textbook. What This Book Is Not: This book is not a great work of literary art. This book is not going to make you an absolute expert on the topic, and This book is not going to provide you with a way to get rich overnight. What it will do (hopefully) is provide an easy-to-understand, concise introduction to the topic of prudent investing.

The investment theories of Ben Graham, author of Security Analysis, have never been more popular. Now, Janet Lowe delivers a new book that provides an easy, accessible way to use Graham's classic, but complex investment theories. In addition to presenting Graham's teachings in a readily understandable way, Lowe includes examples of how Warren Buffett and other disciples have used the principles. Illustrations.

Provides information on successfully investing in real estate, covering such topics as the financing process, down payment programs, negotiating, distressed properties, foreclosures, auctions, rental properties, and tax benefits.