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Old 10-05-2011, 03:51 PM
 
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I am in my late 20s, and would like a beginner guide on how to build a retirement account and investment portfolio.

Are there any books out there which can serve as a primer?
I was thinking of something by Jim Cramer, but wanted your opinions.
Thanks.
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Old 10-05-2011, 06:49 PM
 
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The Future for Investors, Jeremy Siegel. Why read an investing lite book when you can read the best?
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Old 10-06-2011, 07:40 AM
 
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Amazon.com: The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised Edition) (9780060555665): Benjamin Graham, Jason Zweig, Warren E. Buffett: Books

this is what i started on. it's not an easy read, but it is extremely helpful.
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Old 10-06-2011, 11:34 AM
 
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definitely a great source... plenty of books to choose from... thanks for sharing.
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Old 10-07-2011, 08:40 AM
 
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Investing or Trading?

Investing:

One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch
Fail Safe Investing by Harry Browne
The Complete Guide to Option Selling by James Cordier

Trading:

Mastering the Trade by John Carter
Trend Following by Michael Covell
A Beginner's Guide to Short-Term Trading
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