Key Takeaway
The three principles of coffeehouse investing remain unchanged after every crisis: don't put all your eggs in one basket, there's no free lunch, and save for a rainy day. Build a simple portfolio, ignore the noise, and get on with your life.
The Review
Schultheis updates his original Coffeehouse Investor with new data and post-2008 insights while maintaining his core philosophy: simplify your portfolio, ignore Wall Street, and spend your energy on what truly enriches your life. The revised edition includes updated asset allocation guidance, new chapters on retirement income planning, and a reinforced case for index fund investing after the financial crisis proved that complexity and leverage destroy wealth.
Book Details
The New Coffeehouse Investor by Bill Schultheis
Published
2009
Pages
224
Rating
4.4/5
Copies Sold
150,000+
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