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Summary: An Excellent Book
Review: A fantastic and easy read, however, it does not take place in small town U.S.A., it takes place in small town Canada, for the author is Canadian himself
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Summary: I wish I had learned this stuff years ago!
Review: A very informative and easy-to-read book. I literally couldn't put it down (which is unusual, considering the somewhat dry topic of personal finance.) Chilton's way of teaching with a story uses an effective, tried-and-true, method of explaining compex ideas to novices. While the book does not cover any topic in depth, it would make an excellent introductory primer to the subject of managing your money. It even-handedly explains the concepts and your options and encourages the reader to take action and learn more. It should be required reading for young adults. END
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Summary: A First Personal Economics Lesson
Review: About the time each person gets her or his first full-time permanent job, it would be helpful to be economically literate about what one's future economic needs and risks are, and the best ways to provide for them. Unfortunately, most people never get this lesson because no one around them knows the lesson to teach them. This book fills that void to help overcome the ignorance that can create stalled thinking.
The great strength of this book is that it is both simple and thorough. Most books about personal economic issues are either simple and superficial or complex and thorough. I was impressed by how well the combination of simplicity and thoroughness was achieved.
The book covers a wide range of subjects including what areas you need to save for, how much to save, what to do with the savings, how to protect yourself and your family from risks using insurance and wills, buying a home, reducing taxes, and handling retirement and children's education. That's a lot for one book. I am familiar with these subjects both as a trained lawyer and as someone who works with investments, and I found that the advice was accurate and up-to-date. The book was particularly good at telling you when you need to get professional help and when you don't.
The format of the book is outstanding. Almost all of the action takes place in a barber shop, with ordinary people discussing ordinary issues that most of us have. The story keeps your interest, and the variety of characters gives you the ability to consider how different needs and preferences can affect the decisions that you make. Everyone will be able to relate to these characters.
My recommendation would be to share this book with anyone you know when they take their first permanent job. Then follow through by sitting down with the person to share your own experiences, both your successes and not-so-successes to add even more perspective. That would be a great gift for you to give!
Live long and prosper!
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Summary: If you don't want to die poor, you'll read this book.
Review: At the time this book was given to me (by my Father), I was a Research Analyst for a mutual fund company. I thought I knew all there was to know about investing....but boy, was I wrong.
In addition to working in a financial field, I was also married and had children. Reading this book showed me in such a simplistic and entertaining manner, how incredibly EASY it is to build wealth no matter what your income level is.
I also learned about wills, life insurance, and other things that I never gave any thought to, but reading the book gave me insight as to just how important these things are...not to me, but to my family.
My father is a very intelligent individual and has great money-sense. He is 51 years old and has never paid a single dollar in interest on his credit cards ! Now that is someone who knows how to properly manage his money !
He himself said that this book is propbably the most important and eye-opening book he has ever read - and that's why he gave it to me as a gift.
If you are someone who has always been leary of investing, have no plan for retirement, or have a family, then you MUST read this book. It is written in a story-book format and reads just like any novel.
This is not a financial lingo, how-to-get-rich-quick type of book. The "story" WILL show you how to build wealth....slowly, so you will be able to retire in style, not having to worry about money.
Do yourself a HUGE favor and read this book. I guarantee that you will not regret it.
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Summary: If you don't want to die poor, you'll read this book.
Review: At the time this book was given to me (by my Father), I was a Research Analyst for a mutual fund company. I thought I knew all there was to know about investing....but boy, was I wrong.In addition to working in a financial field, I was also married and had children. Reading this book showed me in such a simplistic and entertaining manner, how incredibly EASY it is to build wealth no matter what your income level is.I also learned about wills, life insurance, and other things that I never gave any thought to, but reading the book gave me insight as to just how important these things are...not to me, but to my family. My father is a very intelligent individual and has great money-sense. He is 51 years old and has never paid a single dollar in interest on his credit cards ! Now that is someone who knows how to properly manage his money ! He himself said that this book is propbably the most important and eye-opening book he has ever read - and that's why he gave it to me as a gift. If you are someone who has always been leary of investing, have no plan for retirement, or have a family, then you MUST read this book. It is written in a story-book format and reads just like any novel. This is not a financial lingo, how-to-get-rich-quick type of book. The "story" WILL show you how to build wealth....slowly, so you will be able to retire in style, not having to worry about money. Do yourself a HUGE favor and read this book. I guarantee that you will not regret it.
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Summary: AN AMAZING BOOK ABOUT HOW WEALTH IS BUILT
Review: David tells us in this book how to build wealth. The tip he gives us is this...for us to save money out of every pay check. He recommends saving 10% out of every pay check. This is a very good idea and i strongly recommend this idea. If for some reason you can't save 10% out of each pay check, then i think that any amount that you can save should be adaquate. Please remember that saving money is just a small tip of the ice berg. You must remember that once we save our money, then the next step is to invest this money. Money needs to be growing at all times. Were you invest your money will be up to you. I personally invest in the stock market. I would strongly recommend this book. It can put you on the right track to financinal success.
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Summary: You can gradually build wealth by routinely investing 10%
Review: Gives a simple look at the basics of good investing. A good value.
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Summary: A source for financial optimism in your life!
Review: I am so excited about this book that I want to buy it for all my friends. I majored in finance in college, but have never seen such concise, user-friendly, and sound suggestions for managing your personal financial future. The book is easy to understand and provides step-by-step guidance that will set you on a course for freedom. For twelve bucks, it's a lot better than all those fortune-promising infomercials
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Summary: Great!
Review: I think this is a great book for someone wanting to get started in their personal financial planning. It is easy to read and not boring like other financially-oriented books. You'll be ready to develop your own financial actions plan after reading this!
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Summary: A Must Read!
Review: Provocative, engaging and riveting are not normally words associated with a book on financial planning; however, I do not hesitate to use either one to describe this book. I was definitely not excited about financial planning until after reading the first edition of this book.Chilton continues to uses a narrative style using characters that just about anyone could relate to. The Wealthy Barber breaks the age-old mind-set that only the rich can be rich. An excellent primer, you can apply techniques in his book today to ensure a better tomorrow. He also encourages further exploration and learning in order for anyone to become wealthy. Whether you're an executive or a gas station attendant, given patience and a little fortitude, you too can be wealthy! I urge you, read this book!
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