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another financial waste of time
This book offers "surefire" steps to get rich. It is no different than the other books out there, such as "Millionaire Next Door" or "Rich Dad, Poor Dad." In all of these books, the advice is similar: save, don't spend. Live within your means and invest the rest in bonds, stocks, and real estate. For the adventurous, some advise starting a business.
For me, I don't need to be told that I need to spend less than I earn. That is so obvious I don't understand why I need to pay someone else money to hear that.
I just don't know how useful some of the advice in this book can be with children. For example, with respect to my child's education, do I shortchange him now or pay the piper later when he can't fend for himself because he can't do simple algebra?
To me, I believe it is more important to give a stable family life. It means living normally but not going overboard on things living within my means. It's really simple. If I spend loads of time reading these books that means I have less time for the kids. I want to send a clear signal that there is nothing more important than family.
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