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You will learn from this book if you are ready and willing to do the work
There is a basic rule in taking advice:Never take it from someone who has not achieved the thing you want to achieve. That means, if you want to be rich, you must learn to ignore people who are not rich when they spew their opinions at you. This rule has never been more relevant than now, when comparing these two men of great achievement with the envious, entitlement-minded people who are disparaging the book with ignorant, negative reviews.
Kiyosaki is a broken record
After reading this book and Rich Dad Poor Dad, I have come to one conclusion...Robert Kiyosaki is a broken record. How many times can I read him write the same sentance and paragraph- over and over again in the same book?Kiyosaki's portion of the book provides some surface information but little depth on how to become wealthy, eventhough he specifically claims that he wants to teach us how to become rich.His writing style is a bit arrogant and provides little value to a person wishing to learn about personal finance.I agree with previous reviews about this book being a cheerleader book.
Don't bother
I borrowed this from a friend so I didn't bother spending any money so at least I'm not kicking myself.However, like another reviewer stated, this is mainly a cheerleading session.If you really want something logical to read that involves personal finance and building wealth, read something by Dave Ramsey.The only REAL way you can get rich (without winning or inheriting money) is by working hard, paying off debt, learn to use a budget, stop borrowing money, and quit saying "I want it and I want it now."It's called common sense. ... Read more

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Good Ideas
If you wanted to be rich why wouldn't you read this book?
A must!
There are so many books out there that are really page fillers, but this book has substance!Actual ways to really produce the results you desire! You will not be disappointed! I also highly recommend that you read, "Think Like A Billionaire" by Scot Anderson.This book compares to quality and information on the "how to's" to become a Billionaire!

Not Some Pie in the Sky Scam, But You Should Be Realistic
Given the title of this book, reader expectations are bound to be high and some will be disappointed, however, I don't think comparisons to the Trump book are fair.Michael Masterson has literally gone from rags to riches in a very short time.The advice that he gives in this book is practical and useful.Using some of the techniques that he had highlighted in his Early To Rise e-letter and his other books, I've increased my income this year by over 100%.If you follow his advice and make wealth-building your primary goal, you will be successful.Will you reach seven figures in seven years?Those of you will uncommon drive and focus will have an excellent chance.
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NOT TO SURE~!
I am not to sure about this book, not the best book when it comes to making the money, after reading best sellers like Why we Want You To Be Rich By Donald Trump and God Doesn't Run a $2 Shop by Sage Saint Francis i found this book to be a big step down.
Nothing you haven't read before
I don't get the positive reviews.This author rehashes information that is in all of your basic finance books.This would make a good magazine article, but it's a waste of 400 pages.
Ugh - Another great investor tells us we can't do what he did
There is a ton of good info in the book but little in the way of specific actionable advice...You will find buried references to certain managers and funds but you will work to find it. More depressing is the revelation that you (as the individual investor) must settle for average and not even try to duplicate the author's own success. Sorry, just stick to average, that's the best you can do (unless you get lucky and find a really good fund manager). ... Read more

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NOT TO BAd~!
This book was good but not terrific. after reading best sellers like Why we want you to be rich by Donald TRump and God Doesn't run a $2 Shop by Sage Saint Francis i found that this book just was not in the same leauge.
Buy and Homework
One of Jim's suggestion was to "buy and homework".This definitely stresses upon the time and commitments that have to be devoted into staying updated on the stocks that you own.However, aside from reading the headlines and listening to conference call, Jim does not disect company's income statements as I wish he could have.I guess for this task, I will have to find another book.But overall a very insightful book.Another thing I like about reading his book is that I get to listen to him on his radio, to see him in action.The combination of radio and the book make for a really good re-inforcement.

"THE BOOK" is actually quite good
Cramer has done a great job explaining how he analyzes the stock market and offers solid advice on how to put together a portfolio. This is a great book for beginners as well as practitioners interested in Cramer's way of doing things. Still, I wish he would come out with a book that delved into more detail on his advanced strategies in the last chapter, and title it Jim Cramer on Running Money: Winning Strategies for Equity Hedge Funds or something along those lines. ... Read more

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Robert Allen gives you the formulas, the numbers.
Many books on investing try to pump you up, motivate you, but they don't tell you exactly how to make money.But this book, and all of Robert Allen's, tell you how to calculate each possible deal ahead of time as well as why so you can come out ahead; or on the other hand, what would cause you to lose money. That is, his books are specific rather than just vague wild dreams. And what could be more motivating than having the workable techniques in your hands! This is his very best book yet, in my opinion--the actual formulas, the numbers, that he uses himself.It is great. This is that most vtial thing, the arithmetic itself.

There is always something to learn
Although i find the book to be pretty outdated and based in seller financing, there are some other topics as taxes that were interesting for someone like me that does not know much about property taxes. There are other books out there that are a more worthwhile read than this one.

My first Robert Allen book. Still a hot seller, 20 years later!
I bought Creating Wealth back in 1985, exactly 20 years ago. Initially I was looking for stock and other investing advice. After reading Creating Wealth, I added Nothing Down to my library and went to work investing.
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Great Book
Great book, although the ones finding it are probably on the prosperity path already.Anyone in recovery or working a 12 step program could benefit from this information. Read chapter 5 of this book with the 11th step. This book can help you go from dumb, sick and broke to smart, well and rich.

WISE SAGE IN-YOUR-FACE WISDOM
Randy Gage is the acknowledged master of in-your-face wisdom. His new tome does not disappoint the reader and is loaded with insightful rants from a professional speaker and marketing guru that is known for giving brash, blunt advice delivered with a holier than thou attitude.Readers would be wise to ignore Mr. Gage's critics and in-your-face style of being and doing and read the book cover to cover with a open mind. Last time I checked Mr. Gage's bank account was in the seven figures and the yellow Viper you see on ghd book cover really is parked in his garage. So he ain't blow'n smoke nor am I.One thing is for sure, if you leave your comfort zone and take the books rants to heart, you may well find that you are no longer dumb, sick or broke.Rant on Mr. Gage, rant on!

Vintage Gage. Brilliant, but brash.
"Vintage Gage. Brilliant, but brash. Insightful, and in-your-face. Thought-provoking, and threatening. A real-world look at whatkeeps you broke, and a road map on how to get rich. Packed with insights on how you manifest a life of health, happiness and prosperity." ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Personal-finance author and lecturer Robert Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective through exposure to a pair of disparate influences: his own highly educated but fiscally unstable father, and the multimillionaire eighth-grade dropout father of his closest friend. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his "poor dad" (whose weekly paychecks, while respectable, were never quite sufficient to meet family needs) pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his "rich dad" (that "the poor and the middle class work for money," but "the rich have money work for them"). Taking that message to heart, Kiyosaki was able to retire at 47. Read more

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Not much to learn
I found his advises similar with what I knew since my childhood (save money, invest to bring you more money, don't spend much, real estate is good, etc). It does not give tips on what "rich" people know (at least I suspect they would know more). Like how and where to get valuable information. How to buy stocks, what to look for, nothing of that. May be inspirational book for some, a poor kid who became rich... Tells 100 times the same things, annoying at some point.
"Good" Salesman; QuestionableBook
RICH DAD, POOR DAD seems contradictory in more than one way:economically and philosophically.Probably, Kiyosaki's most inviting, yet deceptive, chapters is Eight, "Overcoming obstacles."Here, he is at his most fervent; one can feel he believes what he is writing is true.But it is not necessarily true about life itself.
GREAT!
This book is very motivational and understandable.It doesnt matter what your background is on investing, this book will help you learn and identify great investments! It reveals the way you think and how to develope the right way of thinking for Wealth!
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Pragmatism on your way to wealth creation..I am on my way
I cannot claim to be an expert in the wealth creation literature outside the US, but I am inclined to think that the principles are the same everywhere.
This is the book to have...
if you can, look for the audio version... take it to the gym and call it a day. this guy is the best...

The Recipe for Success is Universal
This is definitely a book for those who realize they have to change their mindset to break out of the blueprint they've been dealt from parents, family and community.There are so many underlying thoughts and sabotages that we put on ourselves everyday.Each one continues to bring us back to a level that is usually inconsistent with our goals.I talk to many people during the course of the day and I find that too many people have goals that they'll never achieve because of the type of thinking they do on a daily basis.
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A message that outlasts time
Yesterday I was reminded of this awesome little book after interviewing someone who listed it as one of his favorite business reads. George S. Clason's "The Richest Man In Babylon" is one of the best books I have ever read.
Everything you'll ever need to know about money?
I have read and re-read Clasons book, and I honestly believe that his simple, thought provoking and powerful story, contains all the truths one has to learn about when it comes to the subject of money.
Simple, effective, and very powerful.
Here is a book written for literally anyone who wants to learn lessons for life on how to get rich. And for all those desperados out there dreaming of getting fantastically rich with ridiculously little effort: here is your guide. You will learn that making money and getting rich isn't hard at all, but it requires a little discipline. There are only a handful of tips given in this book, but they are sufficient to make a real difference in your wallet and a real difference in your life!
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Editorial Review

If you are tired of struggling to make ends meet but don't know a 401(k) from Special K, this book is for you. Aimed specifically at "Generation Broke"--those in their twenties and thirties who are working yet buried in credit card debt and student loans--this user-friendly guide offers a clear introduction to practical investing and money management techniques that can turn even a dismal financial situation around. Bestselling author Suze Orman has a knack for taking the fear out of money matters, and in Read more

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and the money keeps on coming!
This book really helped me to learn the keys to financial freedom. It explained the rules and helped me to not follow in certian traps with money and how I view it. I really liked it and would recommend other books such THINK LIKE A BILLIONAIRE by Scot Anderson and RETIRE YOUNG RETIRE RICH by Robert Kiyosaki.

simply the best for the just plain fabulous and broke
I'm in my early 30s (young), a grad student (fabulous) with a past in retail and nonprofits (broke).I had given up on most personal finance books because as soon as they mentioned mutual funds, my eyes glazed over - I was lucky to make the gas bill every winter.I wish I'd had Suze Orman's Money Guide for the Young, Fabulous and Broke years ago.She assumes the best of us - I WANT to have a mutual fund someday! - and wades right into the mess of credit card debt, student loans, and how to reorganize your finances when you've got no property to leverage.For the first time I can see myself really getting out of debt and, someday, putting down money on a house.Not soon, but someday.And this book has the clearest and most user-friendly layout I've seen around such a touchy subject as screwed-up personal finances.It's soothing because you can find answers so fast.There is hope.The answers are all here.Thank you, Ms. Orman.I am recommending this book to all my friends who are not balancing their checkbooks due to fear of what they'll find. This is a good book for anyone of any age who has not yet wrangled their finances.It is not too late!

Great resource for anyone who's striking out on her own
This book is easy to read, fun, and offers some great practical advice for people who may not have the greatest control over their finances yet. The one part I'm not crazy about is the suggestion that charging things to your credit card is okay when you're just starting out. Seems to me that you should avoid creating debt at all costs. But the rest of the advice Orman gives is solid and helpful -- and given in terms that are easy to understand. ... Read more

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Rule#1 Rules!
Overall this is the best investment guide I've found yet. Rule #1 is "Don't lose money." Fair enough; no one wants to lose $$. But how? The author answers that question. First, buy wonderful companies. For Town, that means companies with strong and consistent growth: 10% minimum average annual growth for EPS, free cash flow, sales, and book value for the last 10 years. Efficient, well-managed companies, with great return (10% or higher) on invested capital. Once you've found that company, determine the fair value, and buy it ONLY when it's at a 50% discount, thus giving you a "margin of safety" against the vagaries of the "Mr. Market."
TAKE YOUR TIME WITH THIS ONE!
When you read this book, you'll discover:
Good Stock market information
He tells you to buy the stock at a discount price and that is part of the method of how you will not lose money. You use formulas to figure out what it will be worth in the future and then decide how much you want to pay today.
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NOT TO BAd~!
This book was good but not terrific. after reading best sellers like Why we want you to be rich by Donald TRump and God Doesn't run a $2 Shop by Sage Saint Francis i found that this book just was not in the same leauge.
A Shopaholic's Dream, Come True!
To say this book is written for females from a feminine perspective is a misnomer.While that may be true, it is also undeniable -- anyone reading this book will benefit from the author's practical and realistic advice. The entire book can be summed up in the four recommendations everyone can and should do to have financial solvency.Readers will enjoy and appreciate how the author compares things we do in our daily lives ( i.e., organize the closet) to be more efficient , as guidelines to getourfinancial house in order.I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it for all women (and men) looking to become financially independent -- and have fun while doing it!
Another straightforward financial book by Chatzky
Jean Chatzby has a special knack for reaching the average consumer and clarifying seemingly complex, frightening or confusing financial topics. Much of what she covers SHOULD be taught at home or in school but, if consumer spending patterns are any indication, people aren't picking up the information before adulthood...for whatever reason.
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What's Your Hesitation?

Good Guys, Bad Guys and Wimps
This was not the book I expected it to be, but it has won me over.Kim isn't saying that the mechanics of investing are different for women, but the motivations, rewards and value of investing groups are.That's why there's so many references to "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" etc. - go there to learn more about pure investing.
The real deal
Rich Woman is great for women who are just beginning to take control of their financial future and step out into the world of investing.
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Superb Introduction to Financial Planning
I bought this book for a non-credit Financial Planning class at Florida State.I didn't stick with the class, but I'm keeping the book.It seems to cover just about everything anyone except a financial professional could ever need to know about the financial planning process.If there's a downside to the book, it's that it reads like a textbook; HOWEVER, that's what it is.AND, being a GOOD textbook, the writing is clear and understandable. Excellent resource for taking financial control
I had to purchase this book for a university course I once took (several editions earlier).This book is a great resource for taking you through the personal financial planning process.This book may seem a bitintimidating but if you want personal financial success, it is worth goingthrough the book.It will take you step by step on how to achieve yourfinancial success.This is the best textbook I have ever purchased. ... Read more

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What Are Your Retirement Goals?
It isn't easy to write a book about retirement that speaks to all age groups, from college grads to Baby Boomers to retirees, but Lee Eisenberg has done it. The Number isn't as much about financial planning as it is about asking readers to reflect on what is important to them and how they should go about reaching their goals. He is looking at the issue of retirement security from a psychological/philosophical perspective. It is filled with interesting stories that will inspire twenty-somethings to get smart about money at an early age and Boomers to stop procrastinating and/or guessing at their Number while they still have time to make a difference. As an attorney/CPA with an active retirement andestate planning practice, I see many clients who have no idea how to even begin estimating how much they will need when they retire. And I think for many of them retirement looms as an intimidating unknown.It's great that a book like The Number is out there to help them figure out what steps they can take now to get on the path to a more secure future. I give this book a solid four stars and not five only because my CPA training kept me yearning for more quantitative analysis.
Not For Commoners!
I read this book in the hopes of gaining a helpful framework for thinking about - and perhaps even achieving - my "number" for retirement, but that is not what I found between its covers.Mostly the book concerns itself with the soul - searching and anguish that people who have 1 - 10 million dollar "nest eggs" go through in trying to decide if its enough to support them in the manner to which they have become accustomed, until such time as they pass on.Although I really FEEL for these people, my financial situation is much more in sync with the run-of-the-mill American, and for us Mr. Eisenberg has barely a mention, let alone advice. On a positive note, I did find his writing style to be very engaging. Bottom line - I would have to recommend that you avoid this book and use the time saved to read something more useful and/or fun.

There is no number, only a lot of assumptions and risks
"The number" poses an interesting question but provides no helpful answers. A four percent draw on invested assets is as much an old wives' tale as a piece of scientific wisdom, even if it is a number. Eisenberg's number is the inverse of that draw down, or twenty-five times.... well, there's the rub, twenty-five times what? income? expenses? income less savings? projected discretionary spending? Post-mortgage payoff and college tuition expenses? The proverbial bottom line is clouded by conversations with an eclectic collection of consultants, experts, philosophers, and casual acquaintances. Eisenberg, a former Esquire editor and short-timer with Lands End, ruminates about a simple question: How much money do you need to feel secure? The problem is that security comes in multiple forms: happiness, comfort, excess consumption, ego. And the accuracy and stability of those measures and outcomes is compounded by key assumptions about how long you will live and how healthy those years will be. Constructing a one-year budget is hard enough. Constructing a thirty-year budget is nearly impossible.
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Not very good for beginners
I'm sorry to say that I was disappointed of this compared to previous versions of Rich Dad series.It isn't for novices like me, but more for intermediate or expert investors.I suggest reading something like Investing Without Losing by Don Sausa for a better guide on real estate investing, especially for finding properties below market value.

Fun Book on Bricks
This was a very feel-good primer on real estate investing.It's very much about the mindset of why you should invest.A couple of years ago it would have been like a cheerleading squad for newbies.But in this uncertain time, it's just a little comfort.
Finally a book with real numbers and details, not just fluff like the others
First, I was a bit skeptical because although I really liked the Rich Dad series, I thought it was extremely light in the "how" department.Everything he said made sense, but how do I do it?Well the ABC's of Real Estate Investing will take it to the next step and tell you how.
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Good on scripture, lacking on details
"Becoming a Millionaire God's Way" is an interesting book that takes on the assumption that Christians are to be poor.Author Thomas Anderson (NOT Robert Kiyosaki) examines the assumption and breaks it down through inspection of scripture.
wrong by line!
The book isn't actually by Robert Kiyosaki, all he has done is the forward, that was really miss leading. The book is actually by Dr. C. Thomas Anderson. It is good. For the Christian who want to live the life that God has instored for them which is without a doubt full of prosperity.

Some good, some aweful...
There are some assertions that Anderson makes that have me wondering. On page 96 the author states that, "If we are not doing our part, He(God) is limited in how much He can do". That's silly, I was under the impression that our God is an all-powerful God who can do anything He chooses to do, regardless of our actions, or lack of the same. I was also deeply troubled by his parenting tip on page 135. Here, he is explaining the importance of teaching self-control. I am all for teaching children self-control. I'm busy teaching my 2 and 4 yr olds how to control themselves. Anderson mentions that this lesson begins at a very young age; for his son, it started at 6 weeks of age when Anderson and his wife opted to feed and change their infant son, and then leave him in a room to cry all night. Anderson states, "He didn't sleep at all the first night. The second night he was sleeping like a baby". Just before this, Anderson mentions that his son was "healthy" and "happy" before being left alone for the night. I would assert this instead: if he wasn't breastfed, then he wasn't healthy. If he was breastfed, then he was healthy, but he sure wasn't happy for long, because breastmilk is digested VERY rapidly, and no more