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# A Wealth of Common Sense: Why Simplicity Trumps Complexity in Any Investment Plan (Bloomberg)

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- **What is this?** A Wealth of Common Sense: Why Simplicity Trumps Complexity in Any Investment Plan (Bloomberg) by ben carlson
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Book.  Chock Full of Common Sense, and Accessible Research Findings, on What Truly Works.
*by F***I on January 17, 2025*

My title says it all. Great book. Highly recommended for anyone who may or must manage their own life savings, in the capital markets.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for those who know, or want to know the difference between a portfolio and a well constructed investment plan.
*by P***T on August 19, 2022*

I just finished. Ben Carson’s book A WEALTH OF COMMON SENSE:WHY SIMPLICITY TRUMPS COMPLEXITY IN ANY INVESTMENT PLANMore than merely building a case for simplicity in investing, this book is a well written guide for personal financial planning. With simplicity at its core it promotes foundational investing principles (not trading techniques) in simple language. Ben uses extensive references and links (kindle version) to source material from investing icons like Bogle and Buffet, as well as younger sources with much to contribute.Interesting examples and illustrations along with end-of-chapter summaries help the reader grasp and remember key concepts as the author builds his case for thorough portfolio planning without unnecessary, often detrimental complexity.Ben continually focuses on the vital few elements necessary to construct solid, low maintenance portfolios that blend the uniqueness of the investor’s needs, resources and temperament with historical market realities. He emphatically cautions the reader about market unpredictability and the need to account for it during portfolio planning, construction, and monitoring. He presents the statistical probability and real world results of many methods even “passive portfolio” advocates may employ as they overtly or unintentionally seek alpha (try to outperform the market). This is all done without being dry or overly technical.Having read numerous books on investing, this work by Ben Carson is among the best. It would benefit those fairly new to investing, those with a well rounded knowledge, as well as those that want to be sure they are considering best practices for managing an all-weather, sleep-well “investment plan.” (not merely an investment portfolio)If you are determined to be a stock trader, logic-be-damned, this won’t be what you want to read, although it contains a wealth of facts you should consider.Though written several years ago it’s not dated given that it stresses timeless principles for the long term investor. I read Ben’s market perspective regularly and although it does not always relevant to my investing needs, it never disappoints.I often recommend books to friends that I think will meet specific needs they have expressed. I sometimes do so with the promise that if they don’t think it was a worthy read, I’ll reimburse them for the cost. This is one of those books.Plan well and prosper

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book; may be redundant if you have read other similar books.
*by R***D on May 13, 2016*

All in all I like the book. Similar content to others (cost matters, diversification, etc...) but presented differently. Many references to other great books and content. Ideally I would have like to see recommended or sample portfolio allocations; though I think there is hesitation for many writers to go that route due to the unknown consumption of the Information.Nearly all the content covered is also covered by Bogle, Schultheis, Bernstein, and others if you have read the likes of The Coffeehouse investor, The Four Pillars of Investing, Common Sense on Mutual Funds (all highly recommended BTW); albeit a little differently.

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