Re: The Millionaire Next Door

What are some other good books that might be worthwhile to read?

"Tad Borek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> 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
>