Date of Birth: April 20, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Andrew Tobias is an American journalist, author, and financial writer, renowned for his insightful commentary on personal finance and investment. Born in New York City, Tobias attended Harvard University, where he edited the university’s humor magazine, the “Harvard Lampoon.” His career began in advertising, but he soon transitioned to writing, where he found his niche in financial journalism. Tobias has authored several influential books, including “The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need,” which has been a bestseller since its initial publication in 1978. He has also written extensively for magazines such as “New York Magazine,” “Esquire,” and “Time.” In addition to his writing career, Tobias has been involved in political activism, particularly within the Democratic Party. He has served as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, where he worked to promote fiscal responsibility within the party.
5 Interesting Facts about Andrew Tobias
1. Andrew Tobias’s book “The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need” has sold over a million copies and has been updated multiple times to reflect changing financial landscapes.
2. He served as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee from 1999 to 2017.
3. Tobias is openly gay and has been a prominent advocate for LGBTQ rights.
4. He was awarded the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism.
5. Tobias has a degree from Harvard University, where he was heavily involved in the “Harvard Lampoon.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Andrew Tobias
1. “You don’t have to be brilliant, just wiser than the other guys.”
2. “The best investment you can make is in yourself.”
3. “Money is not the most important thing in life, but it’s reasonably close to oxygen on the ‘gotta have it’ scale.”
4. “Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas.”
5. “The single most important thing you can do for your financial future is to start saving today.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Andrew Tobias’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Andrew Tobias does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Andrew Tobias Official Website](http://www.andrewtobias.com
2. [Andrew Tobias’s Books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Tobias/e/B001H6W6NQ
3. [Andrew Tobias on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18445.Andrew_Tobias
5. [Andrew Tobias’s Profile on Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/andrew-tobias
