New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Investing can feel confusing when prices jump, headlines shout, and friends promise easy profits. Benjamin Graham's The Intelligent Investor offers a calmer way to think about money.

Its lessons centre on understanding purchases, controlling emotions and allowing room for mistakes. Here are 5 simple money lessons from the book, explained through everyday examples.

A share represents an ownership stake in a company. Graham asks investors to examine the business behind the price. Imagine buying a neighbourhood shop. You would check its earnings, loans and customers before paying.

Apply care when considering shares. Understand how the company earns money and whether its finances look healthy. Buying only because som...