The uFIRE Store · Books
The books FIRE readers mention most, from first steps to life after work.
Different books suit different people, and some of these disagree with each other, for example on debt or on how to invest. That's fine. These are starting points, not advice.
JL Collins
Best for: Beginners, investing
Investing explained the way you'd explain it to your own kid: spend less than you earn, buy low-cost index funds, and leave them alone.
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John C. Bogle
Best for: Investing
The founder of Vanguard makes the case for index funds in plain words.
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Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung
Best for: Couples, travel dreamers
A FIRE story from a couple who started with very little, with a practical plan built on investing and travel.
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Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer and Michael LeBoeuf
Best for: Investing, DIY planners
A complete, plain-English handbook on low-cost investing from the Bogleheads community.
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Nick Maggiulli
Best for: Investing
Data-backed answers to common questions like “Should I wait to invest?”, explained simply.
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William J. Bernstein
Best for: Investing, deeper readers
Theory, history, psychology and the business of investing, in one thoughtful book.
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Burton G. Malkiel
Best for: Investing, deeper readers
A classic on why most people can't beat the market, and what to do instead.
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Benjamin Graham
Best for: Deeper readers
The classic on investing with discipline and avoiding big mistakes. Heavier going, so read an edition with commentary.
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Most of these books are at your local library. Many libraries also lend e-books and audiobooks you can borrow from home with your library card. Borrow first, and buy only the ones you'll read twice.
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