Common sense is not necessarily common knowledge, December 27, 2002
 

I have to chucle when people say that outstanding books like this one by George Clayson are just "good old fashioned common sense" and are complaining because of the books brevity. You missed the whole point!Common sense is not necessarily common knowledge.I used to work for a millionaire who credited the principles in this book for helpin create his fortune which was in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Save a dime out of every dollar. That is all it takes to start your fortune. But how many actually will do it?

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Not for the sophisticated...But,, July 19, 2002
 

How are the sophisticated doing financially? By sophisticated, I mean the affluent, high income earners who spend most of what they make...Richest Man in Bablyon is timeless like Think and Grow Rich but written in a style like the very popular Rich Dad, Poor Dad series.An easy read. Informative and entertaining.I suspect that this book hit a nerve with the 1 star reviewers. Living a little bit too high? Then read this book.

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I thouroughly enjoyed this book because of the short story format and the tons of useful information that it leaves with you once you are done reading. I first heard of this story from a friend of mine who found it worlds to quite accurate and applicable in the real world. I am extremely grateful tthat he reccomended it because this collection of short stories has influenced me greatly. such things as the five laws of gold I know I will carry with me throughout my life. I would reccomend this book to anyone who wants to enrich their lives with the knowledge of the innerworkings of money.

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Classic, January 14, 2005
 

This is THE classic book on creating personal wealth.

Clason uses the parable of a young man in biblical times who desires to rise from is servant's wage and achieve financial independence. He approaches an older, successful man, and asks for advice. The hero is a bit thick headed, and learns everything the hard way, but eventually he learns and achieves wealth.

Clason's advice is simple: Save at least 10% of all you earn. Use this money to invest in things you understand and can control. Never spend your capital, which must be used for further investing. Live on the income your investments create.

This is a book you can read over and over.

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Reviewer:

Jay R. Chase

And Happiness most certainly does not buy money - But.. spending a little to read this book can help!! My dad gave me this book to read when I was 12. It was interesting, I understood it, and I still follow the basic principles! The great thing is... it works!!! And even though I haven't spent every last penny keeping up with the Jones', I think I have been pretty happy over the years.

Now it's time for my kids to read it :)

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If you have a pulse, you should read this., January 10, 2005
 

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M. King "cneboy" (Colorado)

My dad made me read this book when I was 12 years old, and I loved it. I made a presentation of the information to my high-school English class, using the 7 principles. I don't think any of them got it, including the teacher. I have given tons of copies of this book to friends in bad financial shape over the years. Those that GET IT, benefit. The rest, oh well. I read this book about once a year for the past 20 years, and it has helped me tremendously. This should be mandatory high school reading.

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