- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Boxtree; 3rd Revised edition edition (8 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752265393
- ISBN-13: 978-0752265391
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 92,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ever spent half the night worrying that you are going to wind up penniless in your old age? No? Then it's high time you did, according to the second edition of the Motley Fool's UK Investment Guide. The Fool lays bare the murky world of personal investment; how independent financial advisers aren't so independent, how unit trusts are badly managed, how putting your money in the building society is often the least safe option and how the professionals have a vested interest in keeping you in the dark.
Fortunately, the Fool also explains, in words of one syllable, how to work the system to your advantage. So even the most financially challenged should be able to understand. In fact, as with all Foolish titles, it is only the style of the book that may cause problems, as the relentless schoolboy humour does get irritating after a while. But stick with it, because you don't get information like this anywhere else, and the book has something for everyone--from those just looking to make one good decision about their finances before forgetting about the whole thing, to those who want to take a more active role. Totally revised and updated from the first edition, The Motley Fool UK Investment Guide may not save you a fortune, but it could just make you one. --John Crace --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'The book is geared entirely to the UK market and it is difficult to see how anyone could fail to benefit.' Mail on Sunday
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is just superb. It makes money management easy to understand. It made me change the way I deal with my money and to become proactive. I had worried about what to do with my savings. I read it twice in one week, it was so enlightening. I knew the options, and they weren't scary! I now own unit trusts and shares. Buy it, it's really, really good!
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book will change the way you think about your finances.
As someone whose investment knowledge went no further than a few privatisation shares and a savings account, this book answered many of the questions I had about how I could make my money work harder.
The explanation of compound interest had me going "why didn't I start earlier!" The explanation of personal pensions and annuities had me ready to lynch and old financial adviser; and various other revelations had me astounded at how the wool had been pulled over my eyes so easily ( by 'The Wise' ie: the community of professional financial advisers).
I tested some of The Fool's recommendations for personal finance by asking some 'Wise' people their opinions. They all did exactly what The Fool said they would do: try to talk me out of it. Why? Because I was taking control of my finances and they had a higher commission earning product to sell me (which, by implication, means a lower investment return for me).
Read this book before you make another decision about anything financial (a mortgage, pension or unit trust especially).
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Most people are confused about personal finance, and as this book asserts 'that's the way the finance industry wants it to stay'. However, with the advent of the internet and the information age, all that is about to change. And this book shows you how for years people have been sold products with a poor return on any money you may have put in. And this includes pensions, endownment mortgages and shares investments. With lots of essential information and with links to the motley fool website this book leads you through pensions, ISA's, share investing and loads more. It shows you how to get the best deal, and why Index Trackers and ISA's are you fairy godmothers in investing. It's all written in a 'matey matey' style that is easy to digest. It's like having an old friend offering a guiding hand through the finance maze. This is the best book I have ever read on this subject. It will save you loads of money and you should own it!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent service
Book arrived within 48 hrs of ordering and packaged well. Very impressed with the level of service. Read more
Published 11 months ago by John
Some great lessons but hard work to get through
There are some excellent lessons in here, so obvious but very profound. Good tips about taking control of our investments and managing money much better. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Alan Brighton
Great read even if somewhat outdated
This is a very good introduction to UK investment and slaughters many sacred cows. A bit out of date on fine details but the general concepts are as valid today as they were 8... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Z. Doron
3rd edition seems a little dated in late 2009
It's good, but in need of an update, it was written in 2002 and things have changed
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by krugman
Excellent Book
The Motley Fool Investment Guide is all about helping the average investor to succeed in the investment world. And succeed does not mean a get-rich-quick scheme. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by Mariusz Skonieczny
Insightful view into making your personal finance work harder
I originally bought this book to begin learning about stocks & shares. Whilst this book didn't educate me mainly in this subject I found it very useful. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by S. Restaino
Tries too hard
Tries too hard to be funny and very often sections are filled with page after page of pointless, meandering storymaking that I supposed is meant to demonstrate the witty,... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2009 by Saros
Great book, needs an update but the principle still very valid
The original American version published over a decade ago changed the way I thought about personal finance and I recently bought this UK version to update myself. Read more
Published on 19 May 2008 by C. Mitchell
Good but contradictory
As promised this book, is simple clear and easy to follow. It strips bear the world of personal finance and allows you to take control of things for yourself. Read more
Published on 26 May 2007 by O. Luke
Make Yourself Rich
Quite simply this book is brilliant.It is one of those rare works that makes you want to act now.It is easy and exciting to read; the information contained is very simple to... Read more
Published on 17 May 2007 by L Hirst
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