Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Warren Buffett’s Top 10 Investment Books Every Woman Over 40 Should Read in 2025

When it comes to building long-term wealth, few people are more respected than Warren Buffett. Known for his disciplined approach to value investing and lifelong learning, Buffett often credits his success to the books he’s read.

For women over 40—many of whom are navigating career pivots, financial independence, or planning for retirement—learning from Buffett's bookshelf can be a game-changer.

Here are 10 timeless investment books Warren Buffett has praised, with insights tailored for women seeking smart financial growth in 2025.

1. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

Why Buffett recommends it: By far the best book on investing ever written.”

Why it’s great for women over 40: This classic teaches the fundamentals of value investing and emotional discipline—perfect for building a secure financial future with confidence.

2. Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham & David Dodd

A more technical deep dive than The Intelligent Investor, this book is for women who want to understand how to evaluate businesses like pros. Think of it as your financial “x-ray vision.”



3. Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher

Buffett credits this book with teaching him to value the quality of a business, not just the price. Women interested in growth stocks or entrepreneurship will gain a lot from Fisher’s insights into long-term investing.



4. Business Adventures by John Brooks

Buffett loved this collection of Wall Street case studies so much, he sent it to Bill Gates. It offers valuable lessons in leadership, risk, and resilience—skills that are just as useful in life as they are in finance.


5. The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham

This curated selection of Buffett’s annual shareholder letters provides plainspoken wisdom on investing, business, and integrity. Perfect for women who want to understand Buffett’s mindset directly.



6. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle

Buffett has praised Bogle for creating the index fund, and this book explains why. Ideal for busy women looking for low-maintenance, high-reliability investing strategies.


7. Where Are the Customers’ Yachts? by Fred Schwed Jr.

A humorous, brutally honest look at Wall Street’s flaws. This one helps readers stay grounded and skeptical—especially useful in a world full of financial influencers and “get rich quick” schemes.



8. The Outsiders by William N. Thorndike

This book highlights CEOs who excelled at capital allocation—something Buffett emphasizes constantly. It’s perfect for women who are entrepreneurs, investors, or even managing family finances.



9. Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charles T. Munger

Buffett’s business partner offers timeless advice on decision-making, mental models, and living a principled life. It’s less about investing and more about *how to think*—a must-read at any age.



10. Tap Dancing to Work by Carol J. Loomis

A collection of Fortune articles and interviews chronicling Buffett’s life and career. It gives context to his strategies and philosophies, offering inspiration to women creating second (or third!) acts in life.


Final Thought: Knowledge Is Compound Interest

Buffett’s reading habit is a key part of his success. For women over 40 looking to take control of their financial future, these books offer more than just strategies—they offer clarity, confidence, and independence.

Start with one. Take notes. Apply the lessons. You don’t have to be Warren Buffett to build wealth—you just have to think like him.

Which of these books are you most excited to read? Drop a comment and let’s build wealth together—page by page.