A Wealth of Common Sense

Tired of feeling like you need a finance degree just to manage your money? What if the secret to building lasting wealth wasn't about complex strategies, but about mastering a few simple, powerful rules? This book summary shows you how to cut through the noise and confusion. Discover how to build a straightforward investment plan that works for you, not against you. You’ll learn why less is more, how to control your own behavior to avoid costly mistakes, and how to create a portfolio that lets you sleep at night. Start investing with confidence and common sense.

Ben Carlson, CFA, is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he helps oversee billions of dollars in assets for foundations and endowments. His extensive experience managing complex portfolios revealed a powerful truth: the most effective investment strategies are often the simplest ones. This realization inspired him to create the popular A Wealth of Common Sense blog and this book, dedicated to helping investors of all types cut through the noise and build lasting wealth.