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The Richest Man in Babylon: Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century
written by George S. Clason
Studio : www.bnpublishing.com
by www.bnpublishing.com
Publisher : www.bnpublishing.com
Released : 2007-03-27
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9789562914109
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 13 reviews)
List Price : $19.99
Our Price : $12.23
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The Richest Man in Babylon : Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century Now, in an updated, modern English version for the 21st century, enjoy reading this classic book on financial investment and fiscal success. Through a series of delightful short stories, straight from the heart of ancient Babylon, learn economic tips and tools for financial success that have withstood the test of time and that are applicable still today. Enjoy reading, and start saving today! |
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Richest Man in Babylon AUDIO MP3 |
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I highly recommend the AUDIO MP3 version of the Richest Man in Babylon The Richest Man in Babylon |
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Words of wisdom |
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Great words of wisdom made even more beneficial by the revision/updates for the 21st century. Always a great read, time after time. |
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Classic, classic, classic |
I have read a lot of finance books by a lot of different authors: Bach, Chatzky, Orman, Kiyosaki just to name a few, but the "Richest Man in Babylon" is the simplest, most clear cut. It also has the least ego (thank you Eckhart Tolle). Simple is good in my case. I don't like a lot of fancy words clouding my understanding of finance. Clason repeats what a lot of other finance experts say, but the difference is that Clason said it first. So he wins. And the book is short.
The "Thou"s and "thy"s are a bit silly and annoying, I admit--but you get used to it and after a while--it's fun. The financial basics told thru parables (i.e. bible-esque tales). I read a few parts out loud to my husband and he was cracking up.
Richest Man in Babylon in a Nutshell:
Pay yourself 1st: Save 10% of your income.
Pay your debtors: 20% of your income
Live off 70% of your income.
7 Cures for a lean purse:
1st CURE: Start thy purse to fattening.
Save 10 % of what you earn.
2nd CURE: Control thy expenditures.
Budget your income.
3rd CURE: Make thy gold multiply.
Invest
4th CURE: Guard thy treasures from loss.
Study your investments to reduce risk. Make sure you are FDIC insured.
5th CURE: Make of thy dwelling a profitable investment.
Own your home.
6th CURE: Insure a future income.
Invest for old age.
7th CURE: Increase thy ability to earn.
Acquire education and experience to increase income.
Fave quote: A part of all I earn is mine to keep.
If you loved it: Think and Grow Rich, The Automatic Millionaire
If you hated it: Rich Dad Poor Dad
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Very Disappointing |
This book was recommended to me by a professional in the finance industry that I regard very highly.
But I could not find the book too useful. The info you get reading it is good for a child who needs to learn to save. Not that we, adults do that, but at least we know that! And then, the author just repeats the same idea over and over again, with different characters.
And I found the whole 'gold lender' paradigm soooooo outdated and unpractical!
Overall, a total no for an adult, a yes for a child. |
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Richest Man in babylon--good advice |
An easy read, interesting story, excellent advice.
My wife and I have read it and will pass it on to our son. I will buy copies for several friends |
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