Re: The Millionaire Next Door

mark wrote:
> My wife picked me up a copy of this book from the library yesterday. 

Sounds like you're already on track...ten bucks saved!

> I started to read it and it seemed interesting, however after the first few
> pages I get the feeling that there isn't any more substance to the book -
> basically they tell you that millionaire's live well below their means and
> are aggressive savers. That's good info to know, but is there any more to
> this book or should I not waste my time?

That was my impression: interesting point, and backed up w/plenty of 
data & interesting anecdotes. But after a couple of chapters the point's 
made & the extensive tables dicing up the data don't add much. This and 
"Irrational Exuberance" to me stick out as books that could have been 
magazine articles.

Still I think it's a helpful book, and it's great that so many people 
are reading it. I gotta believe it's convinced more than a few people 
that the key to wealth is largely tied to spending habits.

-Tad