Guru Ratings
Nancy Dunnan
Good.
Remember my ratings criteria. I’m not judging these gurus on “global” or moral values, but very specific criteria. Many of my favorite books would be rated “bad” by my criteria for self-help (probably, because they are not self-help books). My ratings don’t reflect how well an author met his own goals, but how well they met my criteria for useful, accurate self-help.
Nancy writes a good online newsletter about investing.
How to Invest $50–$5,000 (1997)
How to Invest $50–$5,000 lists many ways to invest each level of money: $50, $500, $1,000, $2,000, and $5,000.
The book presents investment concepts simply and wisely. New editions come out regularly, updated with new resources, ideas, and company listings.
Basic, precise and fair. Perfect for small investors.