"Ben Carlson has mastered the art of exploring the few big topics that matter most to investors." --Morgan Housel, bestselling author, The Psychology of Money "Ben Carlson reveals the dirty little secret that every seasoned investor knows: patience, simplicity and recognizing our own blindspots are far more important than whatever so-called 'experts' trot out, or the fool's errand of trying to time the market. With mathematical evidence and compelling stories, Risk & Reward is a great read for new investors and an excellent refresher of core concepts for those who have been at it for years." --Jill Schlesinger, CFP, CBS News Business Analyst, Host of Jill on Money "One of the great misconceptions about investing is that risk is something we should strive to avoid. This causes people to leave returns on the table for others to claim. Ben Carlson, one of the greatest financial writers of this era, has educated millions about the need to take risks, which ones to take and, most importantly, how to ensure that all this courage will ultimately lead to reward." --Downtown Josh Brown, star of CNBC's The Halftime Report, creator of The Compound and Friends, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz. "The road to investment success is strewn with washouts and cliff edges.

But fear not: Ben Carlson's Risk & Reward supplies the road map that will safely guide you past them. Read, enjoy, and prosper." --William Bernstein, author, The Four Pillars of Investing "Ben Carlson crushed it in Risk & Reward. From the excellent data visualizations to the crystal clear messaging, this book belongs on every investor's bookshelf. If you want to get better at managing your money, Risk & Reward is a must-read." --Nick Maggiulli, author, Just Keep Buying and The Wealth Ladder "If you plan to invest in the stock market, and you should, read this first. It will save you an ocean of tears and a mountain of cash. Ben is quite simply the best investment writer around today.

If you are going to invest in the stock market, and you should, Risk & Reward is required reading. Ben shows you how the stock market really works, and how you can use it to become rich and stay wealthy." --JL Collins, author, The Simply Path to Wealth and Pathfinders "I loved this sober and terribly useful book. Ben Carlson is one of the top investment thinkers and communicators of his generation." --Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning, Morningstar, and author, How to Retire.