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Old 08-17-2010, 01:31 PM
 
Location: In my view finder.....
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I am looking to find some really good reads. I read a lot of them but they seem to be rehashed stuff.

I am looking for some good gems.


All recommendations accepted.





Ron
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Old 08-17-2010, 08:13 PM
 
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Amazon.com: Making the Most of Your Money Now: The Classic…

Jane Bryant Quinn is straight forward and concise. There's no woo-woo psychobabble crap in it.

Also, for beginners I always suggest The Wealthy Barber.
Amazon.com: The Wealthy Barber, Updated 3rd Edition: Everyone's Commonsense Guide to Becoming…
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Old 08-17-2010, 08:23 PM
 
Location: Warwick, RI
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I read this book when my wife lost her full time job several years ago, and it changed our lives. It totally changed the way we viewed our finances, and prepared us mentally for the change to one income. We are now better off (in more ways than one) than we ever have been in 15 years of marriage, and we've been doing it with my wife working only part time (15-20 hrs a week).

Amazon.com: You Can Afford to Stay Home With Your Kids: A Step-By-Step Guide for Converting…

Good luck!
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Old 08-19-2010, 07:51 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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I've read a bunch...Intelligent investor - Benjamin Graham, Investors business daily guide to the markets. Heck look on Schwab, Vanguard or other site for their free info.
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Old 08-19-2010, 08:16 AM
 
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i like ray lucia , ready set retire as well as any of harry browns stuff,particually "why the best laid investment plans usually go wrong, it may be out of print but used copies are avail
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Old 08-19-2010, 01:30 PM
 
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Amazon.com: I Will Teach You To Be Rich (9780761147480): Ramit Sethi: Books

No BS. Loved it.
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Old 08-20-2010, 04:47 PM
 
Location: North
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Second "Your money or your life" it truly can change your life and how you look at money.
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Old 08-21-2010, 03:41 AM
 
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ever wonder why all these authors are writing books about being rich...shouldnt they not have to? ha ha ha..

kind of reminds me of a psychic convention photo i saw and everyone had name tags...shouldnt they just know?
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Old 08-21-2010, 03:42 AM
 
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The Total Money Makeover ~~ Dave Ramsey

Very informative and if you follow his guidelines tremendous results in a short period of time.
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