THE BOGLEHEADS GUIDE TO INVESTING

The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing is a slightly irreverent, straightforward guide to investing for everyone. The book offers sound, practical advice, no matter what your age or net worth. Bottomline, become a Boglehead and prosper! Originally just the chat-line ruminations of Boglehead founder Taylor Larimore, and Morningstar forum leading cohorts Mel Lindauer and Michael LeBoeuf, their trusted advice has been brewed and distilled into an easy-to-use, need-to-know, no frills guide to building up your own financial well-being – so you can worry less and profit more from the investments you make. Invest like a Boglehead, and let their grassroots investment wisdom guide you down the path of long-term wealth creation and happiness, without all the worries and fuss of stock pickers and day traders. If you face a financial crisis or problem, or simply want to know what is prudent to do with the money you save, the Bogleheads will have the answers you need to help you gain your financial footing and keep it.

Taylor Larimore (Miami, FL), CCL, has been dubbed by Money magazine as "the Dean of the Vanguard Diehards" and John (Jack) Bogle himself calls Taylor "The King of the Bogleheads." Now 81 and retired, he is a Boglehead to the core. He regularly spends hours per day answering questions for free on the Morningstar Vanguard Diehard Forum and, in doing so, regularly preaches the investment religion of Saint Jack. In his mind, his wealth is a direct result of following the time-tested investment wisdom of Bogle, the founder and retired chairman of the Vanguard Group.
Mel Lindauer (Daytona Beach Shores, FL) was dubbed "The Prince of the Bogleheads" by Jack Bogle. He's a Forum Leader of the Vanguard Diehards on Morningtar.com where he's contributed more than 10,000 posts. A former Marine, he started investing in the late '60s and has first-hand experience with both bull and bear markets. Together with Taylor, he initiated and continues to organize the grassroots Diehards' annual meetings. He's been quoted in a number of newspapers and magazines and has appeared on CNN-fn.
Michael LeBoeuf (Paradise Valley, AZ), PhD. Companies large and small turn to Dr. Michael LeBoeuf when they want solid, practical ways to live and work smarter. He is an internationally published author, business consultant, and a dynamic professional speaker. He has been interviewed on hundreds of radio and television talk shows including "The CBS Evening News", "Oprah," and "Good Morning America." His books have sold almost two million copies, been translated into more than a dozen languages and adapted to produce 16 audio and video cassette programs. His books include: How to Win Customers and Keep Them for Life, The Millionaire in You, Fast Forward, Working Smart, and Getting Results.

Acknowledgments.
Foreword by John C. Bogle.
Introduction.
PART I: ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESSFUL INVESTING.
Chapter 1: Choose a Sound Financial Lifestyle.
Chapter 2: Start Early and Invest Regularly.
Chapter 3: Know What You're Buying: Part One.
Chapter 4: Know What You're Buying: Part Two.
Chapter 5: Preserve Your Buying Power With Inflation-Protected Bonds.
Chapter 6: How Much Do You Need To Save?
Chapter 7: Keep It Simple.
Chapter 8: Asset Allocation.
Chapter 9: Costs Matter.
Chapter 10: Taxes: Part One.
Chapter 11: Taxes: Part Two.
Chapter 12: Diversification.
Chapter 13: Performance Chasing and Market Timing Are Hazardous to Your Wealth.
Chapter 14: Savvy Ways to Invest for College.
Chapter 15: How to Manage a Windfall Successfully.
Chapter 16: Do You Need An Advisor?
PART II: FOLLOW-THROUGH STRATEGIES TO KEEP YOU ON TARGET.
Chapter 17: Track Your Progress and Rebalance When Necessary.
Chapter 18: Tune Out the "Noise".
Chapter 19: Mastering Your Investments Means Mastering Your Emotions.
Chapter 20: Making Your Money Last Longer Than You Do.
Chapter 21: Protect Your Assets By Being Well-Insured.
Chapter 22: Passing It On When You Pass On.
Chapter 23: You Can Do It.
APPENDICES.
Appendix I: Glossary of Financial Terms.
Appendix II: Books We Recommend.
Appendix III: Financial Web Sites We Recommend.
Appendix IV: Vanguard Asset Allocation Questionnaire and Pie Charts.
About the Authors.
Index.