Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June 4th!
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Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June 4th!
See the details on http://efficientfrontier.com. It's a sale for the Kindle version (can use Kindle device or the app on iOS/Android, etc). Came across this randomly and wasn't sure if anyone posted it. Have to love William Bernstein!
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Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
guitarguy:guitarguy09 wrote:See the details on http://efficientfrontier.com. It's a sale for the Kindle version (can use Kindle device or the app on iOS/Android, etc). Came across this randomly and wasn't sure if anyone posted it. Have to love William Bernstein!
Bogleheads love William Bernstein. He is on our Panel of Experts and a featured speaker at Boglehead Conferences.
I once had dinner at a large round table with Mr. Bogle and other investing authorities. At one point, Jack said: "I've never had dinner with so many intelligent people."-- He was looking directly at Bill Bernstein.
These are just a few of Bill's "Investment Gems" in his great book: THE FOUR PILLARS OF INVESTING
If you own a Kindle, Bill's $1.99 offer could be the best investment you ever made.
Best wishes.
Taylor
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Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
Thank you for bringing this to the Boglehead's attention. I whole heartily agree with Taylor's post above. The Four Pillars of Investing is my favorite book in the entire personal finance arena. A MUST HAVE IMHO.
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Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
Sounds like this is a great time to read it again!
Few decisions in life motivated by greed ever have happy outcomes--Peter Bernstein, The 60/40 Solution
Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
Thanks for posting this. I own the actual bookshelf book, and it's long been one of my favorites, but for $2 I may have to put it on my Kindle too. June 4 happens to be my birthday - great present from a great author.
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Just $.50 per pillar!
Some users may not know that many of the topics discussed on this board, from risk to gold to rebalancing to investor psychology, grew out of the mind of a single individual in the mid 1990s. At least he was the first person to synthesize them into a single body of knowledge for passive investors. Along with TFPI, his classic posts on these topics can be found here: http://www.efficientfrontier.com/ef/index.shtml .
Some users may not know that many of the topics discussed on this board, from risk to gold to rebalancing to investor psychology, grew out of the mind of a single individual in the mid 1990s. At least he was the first person to synthesize them into a single body of knowledge for passive investors. Along with TFPI, his classic posts on these topics can be found here: http://www.efficientfrontier.com/ef/index.shtml .
Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
I was actually looking at purchasing the Kindle version early today. This post is perfect timing. I can wait a few days. Thanks.
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guitarguy09 wrote: (can use Kindle device or the app on iOS/Android, etc)
So we don't need a Kindle device to download it?
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An excellent book. I recommend it.
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Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
That's right. You can read it on your phone or on your PC with the appropriate app from Amazon.Bustoff wrote:guitarguy09 wrote: (can use Kindle device or the app on iOS/Android, etc)
So we don't need a Kindle device to download it?
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Also read it on an iPad.Gattamelata wrote:That's right. You can read it on your phone or on your PC with the appropriate app from Amazon.Bustoff wrote:guitarguy09 wrote: (can use Kindle device or the app on iOS/Android, etc)
So we don't need a Kindle device to download it?
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Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
Glad you all can make use of it! I know I will be!
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Great bargain. Looking forward to reading it.
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2nd that.chaz wrote:An excellent book. I recommend it.
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Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
Thanks for this alert. I used to read about all these super deals on Kindle books before I bought an iPad, but now I can actually use them. I very much enjoy how Dr. Bernstein writes, as evidenced by my reading of The Investor's Manifesto" and I'm sure I'll enjoy his writing of The Four Pillars.
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Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
The [url=http://www.amazon.com/Four-Pillars-Investing-Building-Portfolio-ebook/dp/B0041842TW/ref=sr_1_1_bnp_1_kin?ie=UTF8&qid=1400952939&sr=8-1&keywords=four+pillars+of+investing]amazon.com[/url] writeup wrote: The Four Pillars of Investing became an instant classic when it was first published nearly a decade ago. This down-to-earth book lays out in easy-to-understand prose the four essential topics that every investor must master:The Four Pillars of Investing presents a no-nonsense discussion of:
- the relationship of risk and reward
- the history of the market
- the psychology of the investor and the market
- the folly of taking financial advice from investment salespeople
- The art and science of mixing different asset classes into an effective blend
- The dangers of actively picking stocks, as opposed to investing in the whole market
- Behavioral finance and how state of mind can adversely affect decision making
- Reasons the mutual fund and brokerage industries, rather than your partners, are often your most direct competitors
- Strategies for managing all of your assets — savings, 401(k)s, home equity — as one portfolio
+2.00steve_14 wrote:Just $.50 per pillar!
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Ha! Good one!steve_14 wrote:Just $.50 per pillar! .
Guitarguy thanks for posting. I'm in and spreading the word.
Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
Nice ,I been trying to decide what book I'd like to read next . This is on my list so this will be it thanks . I was thinking "the millionaire next door " next but for $2 sounds like a bargain.
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You can turn your PC into a "Kindle device" by downloading and installing the free "Kindle for PC" app from AmazonBustoff wrote:guitarguy09 wrote: (can use Kindle device or the app on iOS/Android, etc)
So we don't need a Kindle device to download it?
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I guess my budget would allow for that. Maybe it would be my birthday gift!
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Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
Don't forget.... tomorrow, 1 day sale!
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Four Pillars Kindle Sale June 4/Rational Expectations
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Hi All:
Plugging my own books makes me squirm, but McGraw-Hill is making me do this
Tomorrow, June 4, one day only, The Four Pillars of Investing is available for $1.99 in Kindle:
http://www.amazon.com/Four-Pillars-Inve ... 1401809737
And, as long as I've gone over the brink, might as well mention that Rational Expectations is available in unofficial "soft release" form:
http://www.amazon.com/Rational-Expectat ... 737&sr=1-5
in paperback. With luck, Kindle in a week or two.
Bill
Hi All:
Plugging my own books makes me squirm, but McGraw-Hill is making me do this
Tomorrow, June 4, one day only, The Four Pillars of Investing is available for $1.99 in Kindle:
http://www.amazon.com/Four-Pillars-Inve ... 1401809737
And, as long as I've gone over the brink, might as well mention that Rational Expectations is available in unofficial "soft release" form:
http://www.amazon.com/Rational-Expectat ... 737&sr=1-5
in paperback. With luck, Kindle in a week or two.
Bill
Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
There is just one thing wrong with "Four Pillars" - every time I've recommended it to someone, I can't remember one of the Pillars and it's always a different one.
OP, thanks for passing on the info: it's a great sale on a great book.
OP, thanks for passing on the info: it's a great sale on a great book.
"Yes, investing is simple. But it is not easy, for it requires discipline, patience, steadfastness, and that most uncommon of all gifts, common sense." ~Jack Bogle
Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
Thanks for the heads up.
Never in the history of market day-traders’ has the obsession with so much massive, sophisticated, & powerful statistical machinery used by the brightest people on earth with such useless results.
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One of my best investments.
Bill:Plugging my own books makes me squirm, but McGraw-Hill is making me do this
I would not call it, "plugging" your book when you are alerting us to an almost-free 1-day offer. I paid the full price of $27.95 for your original edition in 2002.
Looking back, your book was one of my best investments.
Thank you and best wishes.
Taylor
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Re: Four Pillars Kindle Sale June 4/Rational Expectations
The McGraw Hill marketing folks aren't idiots it turns out.
It's a deal at 10 times the price though Bill.
It's a deal at 10 times the price though Bill.
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Re: Four Pillars Kindle Sale June 4/Rational Expectations
Thanks!
Okay, here's my strategy.
1. Download and reread Four Pillars. (It's probably been about ten years since I first read it.)
2. When finished with #1, refresh Rational Expectations on Amazon every 4-6 hours until Kindle version is available.
3. Download and read Rational Expectations.
Okay, here's my strategy.
1. Download and reread Four Pillars. (It's probably been about ten years since I first read it.)
2. When finished with #1, refresh Rational Expectations on Amazon every 4-6 hours until Kindle version is available.
3. Download and read Rational Expectations.
Few decisions in life motivated by greed ever have happy outcomes--Peter Bernstein, The 60/40 Solution
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I just picked up The Investor's Manifesto from the library the other day, and I've been thoroughly enjoying it. Thanks so much for writing it! I may have to take advantage of this sale.
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I've been trying that strategy for three days now. No success yetRunningRad wrote:...refresh Rational Expectations on Amazon every 4-6 hours until Kindle version is available.
I guess I can reread "investing for adults" volumes 1-3 while i'm waiting.
Bob
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I've got the original edition. Any updates in the 2010 edition?
Thanks for the "heads-up".
Thanks for the "heads-up".
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No need to apologize! The "plug" is greatly appreciated and I will be taking advantage!
Too many people spend money they earned..to buy things they don't want..to impress people that they don't like. -Will Rogers
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Any plans for it to be offered, at the special price, to Kindle users in the UK in the foreseeable future?
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I've read a few of your books and learned something from them all. Much appreciated
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I really enjoyed reading 4 Pillars.
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Ordered my copy of Rational Expectations today. Looking forward to diving into it!
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I'm going to make 4 Pillars my next book to read based on this great deal. Question regarding Rational Expectations: Is this an updated version containing similar info to previous books so that one would be correct to read it following 4 Pillars, or would it make more sense to read Volumes 1-3 prior to reading this newest title? Thanks.
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Re: Four Pillars Kindle Sale June 4/Rational Expectations
Thanks for the interest.
Rational Expectations is listed as volume 4 of the Investing for Adults series, but it's much more than that; it's a more or less comprehensive view of asset classes and asset allocation, and contains some elements of the first three booklets.
IOW, it's an updated, and almost completely revised, version of The Intelligent Asset Allocator.
IOW, again, you definitely don't need to read the first 3 boolets first.
And again, this isn't a book for beginners; like the first 3 booklets, it assumes a fairly high level of finance knowledge.
The $1.99 Kindle sale for Four Pillars is more basic, and is recommended only for those who haven't read it already.
Bill
Rational Expectations is listed as volume 4 of the Investing for Adults series, but it's much more than that; it's a more or less comprehensive view of asset classes and asset allocation, and contains some elements of the first three booklets.
IOW, it's an updated, and almost completely revised, version of The Intelligent Asset Allocator.
IOW, again, you definitely don't need to read the first 3 boolets first.
And again, this isn't a book for beginners; like the first 3 booklets, it assumes a fairly high level of finance knowledge.
The $1.99 Kindle sale for Four Pillars is more basic, and is recommended only for those who haven't read it already.
Bill
Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
Just purchased for $1.99. Posting this reply to bump to the top as a reminder to others not to forget to take advantage of this sale.
My thanks to Bill for both the great education I've gotten from all his books as well as this great bargain!
My thanks to Bill for both the great education I've gotten from all his books as well as this great bargain!
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Bump for visability. Just downloaded Four Pillers for $1.99
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Now have bought Four Pillars and If You Can for a total of $1.99. I actually feel badly about how little I've paid. Looking forward to reading though.
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US only
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Re: Bernstein's Four Pillars of Investing for $1.99 on June
Just purchased also and looking forward to reading it. Thanks!
I also wanted to take the time to thank all of the Bogleheads on this board for their invaluable insight and tips. After stumbling onto this board several months ago I have set a good course for my investments at Fidelity (Spartan Funds) and opened a taxable account at Vanguard. I have also shared your wisdom with those who care to listen.
I also wanted to take the time to thank all of the Bogleheads on this board for their invaluable insight and tips. After stumbling onto this board several months ago I have set a good course for my investments at Fidelity (Spartan Funds) and opened a taxable account at Vanguard. I have also shared your wisdom with those who care to listen.
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Just got it. I had to spend a few minutes convincing Amazon that I live in the US, but I've been meaning to do that for a while anyhow, having lived here almost 3 years now.
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I disagree. I say it depends on your pillar allocation (PA)steve_14 wrote:Just $.50 per pillar! [...]
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Save $1.99
Bogleheads:
Taylor to the rescue! . . . Save $1.99.
When Bill's original Four Pillars of Investing was published, I copied many of his best quotes here:
The Four Pillars of Investing
Best wishes.
Taylor
Taylor to the rescue! . . . Save $1.99.
When Bill's original Four Pillars of Investing was published, I copied many of his best quotes here:
The Four Pillars of Investing
Best wishes.
Taylor
"Simplicity is the master key to financial success." -- Jack Bogle
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Re: Four Pillars Kindle Sale June 4/Rational Expectations
Just bought for $1.99! Remember, one day only folks at this price.
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Four Pillars book is $2 today (6/4)
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Source: Amazon email regarding kindle daily deals.
Use a boglehead sponsorlink and then get on over there. Four Pillars Of Investing for $1.99!
EDIT: I think this link will help. Someone please correct it if I did it wrong:
Source: Amazon email regarding kindle daily deals.
Use a boglehead sponsorlink and then get on over there. Four Pillars Of Investing for $1.99!
EDIT: I think this link will help. Someone please correct it if I did it wrong:
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?search-alias=stripbooks&tag=bogleheads.org-20&field-asin=B0041842TW
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Re: Four Pillars book is $2 today (6/4)
Damn! Forgot to use the link
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Made up for you, I used the link for myself and one for my father.pennstater2005 wrote:Damn! Forgot to use the link
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Thanks
Thanks
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