VaughanPL: Investing in Stocks is for Everyone

9 Steps to Transforming your Relationship With Money and Achieving Financial Independence

by Robin, Vicki

Book - 2008

Perhaps the original book that started the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement, Vicki Robin's approachable book has been recently updated...Show more Perhaps the original book that started the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement, Vicki Robin's approachable book has been recently updated with more practical advice and stories from people who've heeded her words. Unlike some of the books below, the emphasis in this book isn't what to invest in, but how to think about money in general. Money is time passed, debt is future labour, and the present is riddled with opportunity cost. An incredible book that will have you examining your life habits like never before and will inevitably have you saving more money by the end of your read. Keep up with Vicky on her website: https://vickirobin.com/. Show less

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Millionaire Teacher

The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School

by Hallam, Andrew

Book - 2017

This Canadian teacher turned a typical salary into millions by frugal living, index investing, and focusing on the power of compounding interest in all as...Show more This Canadian teacher turned a typical salary into millions by frugal living, index investing, and focusing on the power of compounding interest in all aspects of his life. A fast read that will tell you exactly how he did it. See Hallam's continued success on his blog: https://andrewhallam.com/ Show less

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Quit Like A Millionaire

No Gimmicks, Luck, or Trust Fund Required

by Shen, Kristy

Book - 2019

Two Canadians who retired in their early 30s who now travel the world as expats. A fast-paced read that will show you how Kristy went from living off of 4...Show more Two Canadians who retired in their early 30s who now travel the world as expats. A fast-paced read that will show you how Kristy went from living off of 40 cents a day in China, to becoming a millionaire with her partner after working for 9 years. Most of the book is spent explaining the math of their portfolio and their strategy on how to mitigate inflation and market crashes. Keep up with their journey on their blog: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/ Show less

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The Simple Path to Wealth

Your Road Map to Financial Independence and A Rich, Free Life

by Collins, JL

Book - 2016

Collins convincingly argues that you should be investing all your money in a board stock market index. He then considers every scenario--from wealth build...Show more Collins convincingly argues that you should be investing all your money in a board stock market index. He then considers every scenario--from wealth building to retirement living--off of his assumptions in a plain spoken, mathematically sound manner. Originally written as a way to talk to his daughter about money, reading this is like talking to your wise father whose seen it all and done it all. Continue seeking his advice on his blog: https://jlcollinsnh.com/. Show less

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Early Retirement Extreme

A Philosphical and Practical Guide to Financial Independence

by Fisker, Jacob Lund

Book - 2010

This is definitely the most challenging book when pursing financial independence. If you can get around the academic writing and some of Fisker's extreme ...Show more This is definitely the most challenging book when pursing financial independence. If you can get around the academic writing and some of Fisker's extreme frugal living--he and his partner live on $300 of food a month in Chicago--there are a lot of theoretical and practical ideas to take into account (e.g. assume every problem cost $0 to fix and exhaust all options before spending money). Fisker has mostly stopped writing years ago--he's living the good life--but his blog has archived his writings: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/ Show less

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Choose FI

Your Blueprint to Financial Independence

by Mamula, Chris

Book - 2019

This book combines a lot of the information from our previous books and adds business owning, real estate investing, and practical guidelines for the purs...Show more This book combines a lot of the information from our previous books and adds business owning, real estate investing, and practical guidelines for the pursuit of financial independence. Listen to their podcast and get your kids involved at: https://www.choosefi.com/ Show less

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The Little Book of Common Sense Investing

The Only Way to Guarantee your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns

by Bogle, John C.

Book - 2017

This is the simplest book on the list because Bogle's thesis is simple: don't try to beat the market, buy index funds to match market returns. From the fo...Show more This is the simplest book on the list because Bogle's thesis is simple: don't try to beat the market, buy index funds to match market returns. From the founder of Vanguard and the modern inventor of the index fund comes his most poignant book--stay the course by buying low fee index funds and become a millionaire slowly. Show less

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The Psychology of Money

Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness

by Housel, Morgan

Book - 2020

Housel does a deep dive into how money is framed in our society, with all its pitfalls, and gives practical advice on how to reframe your outlook to see money as a means to an end. Housel does a deep dive into how money is framed in our society, with all its pitfalls, and gives practical advice on how to reframe your outlook to see money as a means to an end. Show less

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Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant

Guide to Financial Freedom

by Kiyosaki, Robert T.

Book - 2011

Most notable for his book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, this book does a much better job of outlining the mindset of the rich via his unique schema of "the fou...Show more Most notable for his book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, this book does a much better job of outlining the mindset of the rich via his unique schema of "the four quadrants": Employee, Self-Employed, Business Owner, and Investor. He outlines the vast differences between the four and why you want to become an investor/business owner in order establish the most sustainable way to increase your wealth. Show less

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The Intelligent Investor

The Classic Text on Value Investing

by Graham, Benjamin

Book - 2005

The book that changed Warren Buffet's life--along with Security Analysis by Graham--this is possibly the most cited retail investor's guidebook. Some of t...Show more The book that changed Warren Buffet's life--along with Security Analysis by Graham--this is possibly the most cited retail investor's guidebook. Some of the number's Graham uses are outdated now--the book was published in the 40s and updated until the 70s--but this remains a must-read for anyone who wants to invest in stocks. Timeless concepts such as intrinsic value, margin of safety, and the poignant metaphor of "Mr. Market," will help contextualize the stock market like no other book. Show less

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