"The best financial decisions are born from knowledge."
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No matter what approach you use for investing, building your knowledge is essential to making better-informed decisions. Don't expect boring finance textbooks here - all of these are entertaining and easy to read, even for complete beginners.
List of Books
- Millionaire Expat
- The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
- The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing
- A Random Walk Down Wall Street
- The Simple Path to Wealth
- ChooseFI
- Unshakeable
- Investing Demystified
- Authentic Happiness
Millionaire Expat - Andrew Hallam
If there's one book on personal finance you need to read as an expat, it's this one. Engaging, practical, and filled with information about how to avoid terrible advisors and build a simple investment portfolio from almost anywhere in the world. A must-read for anyone living in the UAE.
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing - John Bogle
The founder of Vanguard and the father of low-cost passive index investing explains his theories on how to invest simply and at a low cost so you can grow your wealth effectively. The book that started it all.
The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing - Taylor Larimore & Mel Lindauer
Inspired by Jack Bogle, this is an accessible guide to managing money by yourself, from the leaders of the highly informative Bogleheads® movement. Practical, well-structured, and ideal for DIY investors.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street - Burton Malkiel
A timeless classic, first published in 1973 and now in its thirteenth edition. Princeton professor Burton Malkiel examines popular investing techniques and their flaws, concluding that investors are best served by investing passively in index funds.
The Simple Path to Wealth - JL Collins
The godfather of FI gives his no-nonsense advice on investing and financial independence, drawn from decades of hard-won experience. Note: the fund recommendations are more relevant for US citizens, but the principles are universal.
ChooseFI - Chris Mamula, Brad Barrett & Jonathan Mendonsa
A practical guide to reaching financial independence by boosting your passive income, managing your expenses, and investing the difference. From the team behind the popular ChooseFI podcast.
Unshakeable - Tony Robbins & Peter Mallouk
Tony Robbins teams up with fiduciary financial planner Peter Mallouk to reveal how to maintain peace of mind in a world of financial volatility. Great on the psychology of investing and why a simple plan of passive index investing leads to financial freedom.
Investing Demystified - Lars Kroijer
A former hedge fund manager who realised that simplicity is the key to investing. An excellent guide to building a simple portfolio tailored to your needs.
Authentic Happiness - Martin Seligman
Not a finance book per se, but the father of positive psychology demonstrates that happiness can be learned and cultivated. Understand which types of happiness are longer-lasting and how to use your strengths to protect against negativity. A great companion to any FI journey.
Conclusion
Feel free to explore our other resources for UAE residents: from blogs and podcasts to forums and groups. If you're ready to start investing, check out our guide to the best trading platforms in the UAE and the best ETFs to invest in from the UAE.
