You Have More Than You Think: The Motley Fool Guide To Investing What You Have [Hardcover]

David Gardner (Author), Tom Gardner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 1998

First they showed the ordinary investor how to boat Wall Street's wise men. Now those Foolish financial whizzes offer all readers -- no matter how much money they have -- smart, sassy advice on how they call find the best investments that will consistently beat the market -- whether they have $50 or $50,000 to invest.

"We love everything about The Motley Fool ... the sound advice, the tongue-in-cheek tone, and the intelligence that pervades everything", raved NetGuide. "The Motley Fool is special" proclaimed the Detroit News, "the Fools have built a dedicated following with their irreverent and savvy style and their portfolio has consistently outperformed Standard & Poor's".

The Motley Fool Investment Guide spent more than three months on the New York Times bestseller list and soared to number one on the Business Week chart. In You Have More Than You Think, David and Tom Gardner follow that runaway bestseller with a second handbook for all of us who can't seem to get a grip on our finances, or figure out how to build a nest egg for the future. Here the Gardner brothers introduce us to the information revolutions newest tools and the latest techniques that they -- and the myriad Fools who have contributed to the success of The Motley Fool on-line -- have developed. It doesn't matter how much money you have. You Have More Than You Think will help you outperform the wisest of the Wall Street investment firms every time.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Motley Fools David and Tom Gardner initially made their mark by offering humorous but savvy investment advice online. They leapt out of the virtual world with their first book, The Motley Fool Investment Guide, which spent several months on the New York Times bestseller list. The Foolish ones are back in print with You Have More Than You Think: The Motley Fool Guide to Investing What You Have. It goes beyond the standard specifics on stocks and mutual funds to tackle overall financial issues in the typical Motley manner. The Gardners show readers how to tidy up their finances (trimming credit card debt, spending more wisely on big-ticket items) before delving into the nuts-and-bolts of traditional investing.

From Library Journal

This sequel to the wildly popular The Motley Fool Investment Guide (S. & S., 1996) updates some of its previous information while offering a practical and humorous route to investing. (The original book continued to remain on best sellers lists through most of 1998.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (January 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684843994
• ISBN-13: 978-0684843995
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #557,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A humorous financial guide that will make you laugh out loud, January 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Motley Fools You Have More Than You Think: The Foolish Guide To Investing What You Have (Motley Fool Books) (Paperback)

I have bought investiment and financial planning books throughout the years, but never got past the first chapter or two. But I read this book from beginning to end in one sitting. The difference? This book presents dry, boring financial information in a witty and humorous way that makes you want to keep reading because it is so funny. But it also educates...I am going to follow their investment strategies after speaking with others who have used it and prospered. Anyway, if you want to laugh and have fun learning about the stock market, get this book. By the way, the fools say that they can make investing fun for you and they did....even more fun then spending and I love to shop!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much more easier than you think!, March 26, 2000

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John S. Fox (Santa Rosa, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Have More Than You Think: The Motley Fool Guide To Investing What You Have (Hardcover)

I did this backwards, reading the other two volumes in the "trilogy" (TMF Investment Guide & TMF Rule Breakers, Rule Makers) prior to this, the beginning volume. I realized this was the "basics" but wanted to complete the set. Boy, am I glad I took the time! This is the most easy to read volume on the fundamentals of money management, and basic investment, not to mention very lighthearted. I intend to buy this, a primer in finances, for both my teenage children, and, a couple of friends at work who I know will benefit tremendously from this, if only they take the time out to read it! I will certainly urge them to do so. Great job Gardner brothers. Keep up the enlightening work. O' yes, I have put all the investment strategies to work, and am enjoying much success. I started late in life, if only I had been able to understand this when I was twenty! Don't wait!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent primer on personal finance and investing., June 26, 1998

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[e-mail] (Mesa, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Have More Than You Think: The Motley Fool Guide To Investing What You Have (Hardcover)

To the Atlanta reviewer who opined that the Motleys are just exploiting the financial ignorance of the American public......HUH? Tom and David write a beginner's guide to personal financial stability, regular financial planning, and PERSONAL control of one's investments. It is designed to prevent the professional financial world from exploiting the ignorance of the public by convincing them that investing and financial planning and the stock market are too complicated for "outsiders." Though it is written in simple terms, is admittedly repetitive, and may be too basic for some, it is ideal for beginners. From consumer debt and credit card use to major family purchases to equity investing, it drives home the point that YOU CAN DO IT financially. I gave this as a gift to a couple of graduating high school senior honor students. They read it like a novel in a couple of days and said it was the best educational experience they ever had. Don't be fooled- though simply stated, the principles in this book are worth reviewing by money managers of ANY educational level. I have a business degree and a doctorate- I loved it!