Presenting a fresh approach to investment guidance, Wealth of Experience is built on real investors' stories about what has and what hasn't worked for them during their personal investment journeys. Based on responses of 600 investors to a detailed survey, this unique book distills the investment wisdom of ordinary human beings into a simple plan that can help you enhance your prospects for long-term success and avoid major financial mistakes. It has straightforward, battle-tested advice on investing for retirement, learning about finance, and managing money.
Praise for Wealth of Experience
"There are many paths to investment success, but few are as straight and true as Vanguard's. Simplicity, thrift, and broad diversification are powerful allies. Andy Clarke has assembled a wealth of real-world examples that will show you how to get these forces working in your favor."
— Don Phillips, Managing Director, Morningstar, Inc.
"Well done! Very comprehensive analysis based on empirical data and not mere speculation. If I could give a grade: solid A."
— William D. Danko, PhD, Coauthor of The Millionaire Next Door, Chair of the Marketing Department State University of New York at Albany