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Summary: Follow-up study needed
Review: I propose the authors do a follow-up study on the people who have complained that this is all just "common sense, endlessly repeated." My suspicion is that the complainers are overwhelmingly UAWs who are not following this supposedly common sense.Cut the authors some slack for hammering their point home so thoroughly. After all, the world is full of people with thick skulls. You'll find them chatting on cell phones while tailgating you in their leased BMWs.
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Summary: True Millionares aren't what, or who, you might think.
Review: The fancy cover caught my eye on the Barnes & Noble display case. I picked it up and read a few of the highlights and comments. It seemed to focus on an angle that nobody had ever looked at before. I really enjoyed the true facts and jobs of many of these case studies and was shocked to find that most never purchase a brand new car or other secrets such as that. Some chapters could have had a few less detailed graphs and charts, there seemed to be quite too many given the length of the book, but it re-enforced the power and authenticity of the authors words. Much can be learned and gained from this book; I know I did. If you've got some extra time and need an interesting book to read, this is the one.
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Summary: An eye opener
Review: This book dispels many of the myths about who the wealthy are in America and how they live. We all know that movie stars, rock stars and ballplayers are atypical, but this books shows you just how atypical they are, even among the wealthy. If you think the typical millionaire thinks and dresses and eats like those featured on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, you will be very surprised by the facts presented in this book. I certainly was. Only 4 stars because the material could have been presented better.
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Summary: If you only read one financial book, read this
Review: Without a doubt the best financial book, because it addresses the basics, and it is rooted in common sense. Although this book does not go into the details of personal finace: IRAs, 401, etc, its focus on a frugal lifestyle is much more important. I believe that almost anyone in America who lives in accordance with the the very simple principals of this book, will become wealthy. Maybe not a millionare in their lifetime, but they will be worth at least hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Summary: The Best Book Ever!!
Review: This book tells you how to get rich. It gives great facts about millionaires and the great thing is almost everyone can be a millionaire if you can save just a little money each month.
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Summary: Being extreme is not IT!
Review: This book paints a very bad picture on millionaires(no life, confinement, you name it), now I know that enjoying oneself while having some basic knowledge on investment and thirftiness is the way to go. I think this book sabotages the economy too.. If everyone is saving and not spending who is going to support the industries? If everyone is buying dull stuff who is going to come out with da cool stuff and ideas! The fact that these people make up a small minority gave me some peace of mind.
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Summary: very insightful
Review: I enjoyed this book tremendously and find it useful-applicable to my life. Mom was right when she told me it was cheaper to eat at home-and boy this book supports this view.If only I could get Mom to read this book to thank her for all the "frugalness" she instilled in me. Good for people of all ages and especially parents who have young children-maybe they could learn a lesson or two.Today's children have it too easy because we make it easy for them-what happened to work ethic? I think these guys show it in this book and where it can take you if you stick to it.
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Summary: Fragality is the name of the game!
Review: This is a concise book that describes the way millionares are. Frugality, work and no Mercedes Benzes are the secrets to richness.
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Summary: Fantastic book!
Review: This is an excellent book. It's simple premise "get rich by spending less than you make and then investing it wisely" may seem like common sense. But it's not nearly as common as it needs to be. It's NOT a book recommending being miserly. It is a book about not buying a bunch of junk that you don't really need, or even want, just because you think it's expected of someone "in your position". Don't let possessions own you. It also has an EXCELLENT discussion of how second generation spoiled rich kids get the way they are.
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Summary: Will change the way you think about wealth!
Review: This book is essential for young people who are just beginning a career and are beginning to build wealth. It is eye-opening and informative. It will make you rethink the way you see yourself, as well as the way you think of accumulating wealth. If you lead a high consumption, low savings lifestyle, this book is for you.
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