By David Chilton? Dh and I got it as a wedding present. It was the best one we got! It is written in very easy to understand text and we swear by it. Dh even started giving them out as gifts for his employees. If you've read it, what do you think of it?

I haven't read it, but I am always looking for new things to read. I'm going to check the library next time I'm there. Thanks

I had to look it up on Amazon - I've never heard of it. This is what I found:


The Wealthy Barber
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/as...vers/ref=nosim

Unfortunately the publisher didn't provide a book description. Can you tell us more about it?

It is a great book about personal finance, told in story format that is actually easy to read and not sleep-inducing. A lot of common sense - I got it from my library.

Also check out the Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason. It is also really good easy read and amazingly written about 60 years ago, but still very timely. I remember my finance professor had it on our reading list back in college and it was surprisingly interesting to read.

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Debbie

"Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." --Benjamin Franklin

I was the first book I ever read on finance and an inspiration to me! We are well on our way towards a 'wealthy' future based on the savings plan he recommends. I highly recommend it!!!!!!! :yay!:

Very easy to read and easy to implement.

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My dh and I recieved the book when we got married from an Uncle who is financial guru/ works for some big time stock place. Anyway, the book was GREAT it was the first one that we read on the financial matter. It opened many doors for discussion and had a great philosophy. We have read many other financial books but, still will re-read this one from time to time. I recommend it.

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Proud mama to a 5 year old DD and a 2 year old DS


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It's basically the true story about an ordinary Barber who becomes becomes a millionaire just by making a few simple changes in his life over time and who teaches 4 other people from different walks of life to do the same thing. I was inspired by it because his income was low and he was still able to do it and encourage others to do it no matter what their situation was. It's similar to the Finish Rich series by David Bach (which I also really like) in terms of it's very practical advice.

From the back cover of Wealthy Barber...

"In this engaging tale ... our financial hero - Roy- The wealthy barber - combines simple concepts, common sense, and an insight into human nature to shape the shaggy financial affairs of Dave, Sue, Tom, and Cathy. And he does it not by hectoring them about budgeting but by giving them a set of practical, easy-to-implement guidelines."

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Thanks for the recommendation, I have added it to my library list.

I have it sitting on my counter ready to start reading! I guess I should get on it since it was borrowed from the library.

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I am going to reserve this from the library.