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Learning more about investing; can anyone recommend a good book?

Hello,
I've a SIPP and I'm using it to save for retirement, but I frequently feel out of my depth. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a relatively up date book on investing that isn't just an advert, or overly biased towards whatever the fashion is of the day. I do have an FA for my mortgage, but I want to actually understand what I'm being advised.

Thanks

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  • masonic
    masonic Posts: 28,169 Forumite
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    Smarter Investing by Tim Hale is a very good place to start. It's not completely up to date, but just as relevant today.
  • Alistair31
    Alistair31 Posts: 982 Forumite
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    Of all the books I’ve read on investing the one I took the most from was The Simple Path to Weatlh by JL Collins. It has an American tilt but the principles are sound.
  • kimwp
    kimwp Posts: 3,267 Forumite
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    Investing demystified by Lars kroijer.
    Statement of Affairs (SOA) link: https://www.lemonfool.co.uk/financecalculators/soa.php

    For free, non-judgemental debt advice, try: Stepchange or National Debtline. Beware fee charging companies with similar names.
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