Good financial books

Sep 28, 2004 4 Replies
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Hi Guys,



Forgive me if this is a common question, I looked on Google Groups, and didn't really find anything relevant, hence my question. Also, I understand I'm asking for "free" advice, but aint that the nature of Usenet?



Anyway, I want to read a good book (or websites) about controlling your finances to work in your favour, based on the following ( I mention this, because I'm not after a book on debt control! )



I have no debts My credit card is always paid off I have a company pension I want to move house I have "some" savings I have no investments (apart from a bloody endowment mortgage!)



Ok, I understand this criteria is perhaps a bit personal, but like I said above, I don't want a book on how to manage debt, rather one that tells me the sensible things to do with the money I do have.



Many thanks for your time, Steve


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Try the Motley Fool 10 steps guide, then look for more specific information once you've got an idea what areas interest you - . The link contains suggestions for loads of other books which may or may not be too specific at this stage.

Daytona

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Hi Daytona,

Thanks for the link, the 10steps certainly provide food for thought!

Just one question...is the site independant, or do they tend towards the side of the sponsors? I noticed they're heavily into index trackers, then low and behold, there's a huge advert for Legal and General index trackers.

Thanks again for your time, Steve.

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Yes - it's independent, but like any site, they need to get money from somewhere. The adverts are intrusive on the subject homepages, but then I guess they need to be to be effective. Like a number of other contributors, I was deeply pissed off when the added advertising for loans & credit cards to the debt help homepage. It's the best site in the UK for financial information imo, mainly to the forums.

Daytona

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Have a look at some of their discussion boards, particularly the High Yield Portfolio, Value Shares and ISA/PEPs boards for a start.

Trackers don't always get a favourable press.

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