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Surprising and inspiring to the open-minded. Definitely worth reading. Includes high-level thoughts on raising kids (to be frugal and to be courageous). Recommend reading from the library, although I liked it enough to buy a copy later. ( )
  sprite | May 4, 2013 |
If becoming a millionaire is on your to-do list, this book will help you understand how others accomplished the task. You might be surprised at some of the paths that are available.

(Actually read this about a decade ago, so some details may not be timely. But I bet the bulk of them are still good.) ( )
  KatLowe | Apr 3, 2013 |
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Absolutely a must read especially for young adults just starting their careers. Wish I knew and had the discipline to follow their simple advice toward wealth accumulation rather than income spending. At least I trying to teach our kids the value of tithing, saving and investing. Great book also for entrepreneurs whose net worth is growing the businesses. ( )
  jmcdbooks | Jan 30, 2013 |
A life-changing book. Worth reading every two or three years because its advice is insightful and worth following. ( )
  SymphonySil | Jan 24, 2013 |
The authors have been studying the affluent of the USA for many years and have found that most millionaires do not have the lifestyle one might expect. Work hard, live frugally, save and invest rather than spend and you too could become wealthy. The most interesting part of the book was where they described the effects of providing 'economic outpatient care' to your kids. Fascinating and a real eye-opener. ( )
  isabelx | Jan 12, 2013 |
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For Janet, Sarah, and Brad -- a million Christmases, a trillion Fourth of Julys
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For my loving wife, Connie, and my dear children, Christy, Todd, and Daniel
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How can you join the ranks of America's wealthy (defined as people whose net worth is over one million dollars)? It's easy, say doctors Stanley and Danko, who have spent the last 20 years interviewing members of this elite club: you just have to follow seven simple rules. The first rule is, always live well below your means. The last rule is, choose your occupation wisely. You'll have to buy the book to find out the other five. It's only fair. The authors' conclusions are commonsensical. But, as they point out, their prescription often flies in the face of what we think wealthy people should do. There are no pop stars or athletes in this book, but plenty of wall-board manufacturers--particularly ones who take cheap, infrequent vacations! Stanley and Danko mercilessly show how wealth takes sacrifice, discipline, and hard work, qualities that are positively discouraged by our high-consumption society. "You aren't what you drive," admonish the authors. Somewhere, Benjamin Franklin is smiling.

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Stanley and Danko reveal surprising secrets about America's millionaires and provide an valuable blueprint for improving anyone's financial health. "The implication of (this book) is that nearly anybody with a steady job can amass a tidy fortune".--Forbes."… (more)

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