suggestions on economics & personal finance books

[robbase]

Work has been slow, so I have been home at reasonable times, looking for interesting personal finance or economic books to read (sorry I know this has been done before in threads).

to give you some ideas

I recently completed reading Superfreakenomics (Tuesday, yay)

so now I am looking for other ideas

to give you some ideas, some recently read books I liked so far are:

The Undercover Economist
Freakenomics
Superfreakenomics
The Millionaire Next Door (TMND)

the simple financial planning books (Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman, etc.) I am not so interested in.

Although I already knew most of the stuff in TMND as far as financia planning for myself; what I really found interesting was their study of what real wealthy people do in regards to spending their money (i.e. drink budweiser beer vs. fancy Crystal; turn down a nice car they recieved as a gift because they can't just throw a fish they caught at the lake in the back seat like they can in their own older and cheaper car; etc.)

I appreciate any recommendations (I am thinking of reading the Millionaire Woman Next Door or possible the Wealthy barber)

[RoadToRiches]

The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach.

[Savoir Faire-Demogague in NJ]

Why not go to a local community college and take accounting 1 and 2 and if you have time 3 and 4.

Good suggestion. However, what is Acct 3 and 4? That would typically be Cost Accounting, then Intermediate I and II.

[robbase]

I already have a Bachelor's and a MBA, so at this point I am kind of school fatigued....maybe in a year or 2 I may take some hobby type classes, but not really ready for that now

[The J]

Have you read the World is Flat? It's a really good read.

[dancinmama]

The Millionaire Next Door is my fav just because it's such a "fun" read. If you liked that, you'd probably also like The Richest Man in Babylon by George Samuel Clason.

[telephus44]

If you want to start getting into investing, I recommend A Random Walk Down Wall Street, and The Long and the Short of It.

If you're more into global economics, I like A Farewell to Alms: A Brief Economic History of the World.

Both of these address different issues than personal finance, but I really like reading "fun" economics, too. I keep thinking I should actually take an econ class at my local community college to make sure I truly get the basics.

[azphx1972]

I don't see "Your Money Or Your Life" on the list, but it's a definite must in my opinion.

[parker1b2]

Any of the David Bach books are really good... also like someone suggested the Wealthy Barber is good.

I can tell you that Start Late and Finish Rich by David Bach changed my outlook on my finances. Read it about four years ago when I got married and bought my first home and really opened my eyes on how I was doing everything wrong and changed my attitude towards my future.

[robbase]

anyone read- the cheapskate next door?

I was glancing at the library and saw it, it seemed interesting (but I am already at my library limit)

[Regis]

The Four Pillars of Investing.

[MN-Investor]

Three books I have out from the library right now - I haven't had a chance to read them but they looked interesting -

Debunkery: Learn It, Do It, and Profit from It-Seeing Through Wall Street's Money-Killing Myths by Ken Fisher

Snap Judgment: When to Trust Your Instincts, When to Ignore Them, and How to Avoid Making Big Mistakes with Your Money by David E. Adler

Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes and How to Correct Them: Lessons from the Life-Changing Science of Behavioral Economics by Gary Belsky & Thomas Gilovich

[Gardening Grandma]

I've just finished reading "Your Money Ratios: 8 Simple Tools for Financial Security" by Charles Farrell.

I really enjoyed it and wish it had been written when I was in my 30's and 40's. It's not for the sophisticated investor, but rather gives clear guidelines for the different stages of life. He addresses a savings ratio, a goal ratio, a mortgage debt ratio, ratios for determining insurance needs.

The author does a column called Retirement Roadmap on CBS Money Watch that I also enjoy:
moneywatch.bnet.com/retirement-planning/blog/retirement-roadmap/?tag=col2;blogroll

[Clifford]

- If you liked TMND, try the follow-up The Millionaire Mind.
- I also second Your Money or Your Life. It gets into more than just personal finance.
- For a change of pace, how about The Art of Non-Conformity?

[AgeOfEnlightenmentSCP]

Apr 1, 2011 9:06:48 GMT -5 The J said:

Have you read the World is Flat? It's a really good read.

Yes it is. Opened my eyes and helped me articulate the underlying outlook I had or that was already developing in my mind.

Have you thought about starting a side business? Sit down and talk to an attorney, and go through the motions. Even if you just create a bookshelf corporation and learn the basics, that's not a bad experience to have under your belt.

[AgeOfEnlightenmentSCP]

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