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The 5 best investing books of all time

A Random Walk Down Wall Street

by Burton G. Malkiel

A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel makes a bold argument. Ordinary investors do best by ignoring hot tips and simply buying and holding low-cost index funds for the long haul.

The Book on Rental Property Investing

by Brandon Turner

The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner is a practical guide to building lasting wealth and financial freedom by buying, managing, and growing a portfolio of rental properties.

The Psychology of Money

by Morgan Housel

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel argues that doing well with money has less to do with intelligence and more with behavior.

Rich Dad Poor Dad

by Robert Kiyosaki

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki is a book about how the wealthy think differently about money, and how anyone, no matter where they start, can learn to play by their rules.

The Richest Man in Babylon

by George S. Clason

"The Richest Man in Babylon" by George S. Clason uses ancient parables to teach timeless principles of saving, investing, and growing your money.

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I Will Teach You to Be Rich

Ramit Sethi

"I Will Teach You to Be Rich" by Ramit Sethi lays out a step-by-step system for automating your money, so you can spend guilt-free on the things you actually love.

The Intelligent Investor

Benjamin Graham

"The Intelligent Investor" by Benjamin Graham is widely considered the definitive guide to building wealth through patience, discipline, and rational thinking about the stock market.

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

Gary Keller

"The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller is a step-by-step guide to building lasting wealth through real estate investing.

The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life

Alice Schroeder

The Snowball by Alice Schroeder is a detailed biography of Warren Buffett. It shows how his everyday habits powered compounding—small gains that build on themselves over time—in both his investing and his life.