The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing

Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, Michael LeBoeuf

Everything a self-directed investor needs: spend less than you earn, buy a few total-market index funds in the right accounts, rebalance, and stay the course.

The community handbook of the followers of Vanguard founder John Bogle: a complete, practical DIY plan built on living below your means, low-cost index funds, asset allocation, and tax efficiency.