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The Wealthy Barber: The Common Sense Guide to Successful Financial Planning

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I read this book when I was about 30 years old, just getting established in a good career. It had a huge impact on how I think about money, insurance, and savings. I adopted the common sense approaches in the book, and now, 20 years later, I'm very well off financially. I don't think I'd be where I am today if I hadn't established those healthy patterns when I was 30.

This book is an easy read for anyone who is willing to take an initial interest in their financial picture. It is straight forward, easy to read and very uncomplicated. Many people I know get all confused about financial matters. This book will not confuse you, rather, it will entertain you and get you started along the lines of financial planning. I bought 4 copies so I can lend them out to my friends!!!

An excellent book for anyone who wants to learn about financial planning without going through the usual boring technical details. It's fun to read.

"The Wealthy Barber: Everyone's Common-Sense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent" by David Chilton is an enjoyable read that introduces basic personal-finance habits that can lead to wealth if practiced and implemented as taught.

The lessons are taught in story fashion by a "wealthy barber" named Roy to a few disciples over a few weeks of visits. The lessons are basic, but that does not mean they are not important. In fact, for many people, these basics are all they will need to better their finances while preparing for a better financial future. This book will not prepare you to become the next Warren Buffet, nor will you be a market genius. There are many more things you can learn on this subject as well, but this book is a nice little primer. Some of the dialog between the characters is a bit corny, if not irritating, but then you can also look at it and laugh at Chilton's use of light humor to teach important topics.

As I mentioned, the lessons are basic, but they are sound. The strategy of paying yourself at least ten percent of your pay first is not new, and is taught in many ways by many people. That does not make it less important, and most people would be better off if they implemented it. I also liked that there was discussion on wills, life insurance, and responsibility. Pointing out that some people do not need certain types of insurance is as important as pointing out that some people do.

We have all heard that social security may not be around in the future. And those receiving only social security now are barely making due. It is in all of our best interests to plan for retirement. The lessons taught in this book serve as a good reminder of things we should be doing and looking at, and hopefully will encourage many people to start planning and seek out more information on this important topic.

While "The Wealthy Barber" won't teach you the path toward the Forbes 400 list, it does provide some excellent basic advice on personal finance. Considering the debt that many have, combined with the lack of savings, compounded by the dim outlook for social security, following the advice of this simple little book could make a huge difference in many people's financial futures. I recommend it highly for anyone that needs a head start on planning for their future. I also recommend it for those that want a quick enjoyable read on some basic financial strategies to motivate you to learn more.

Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author of Hard-Won Wisdom From The School of Hard Knocks.

My husband wanted me to buy this for him and although I was hesitant at first, I did. He normally takes a while before getting around to reading a book, but he starting reading the first page and the race was on!

My husband stated that this book was brought to life as if you were reading it through the eyes of the people they were trying to convey. He really enjoyed it and was pleased with the suggestions and tips the book gave throughout the whole read.

Overall, my husband was very happy, and would recommend to anyone looking at purchasing this book, to do it. Took him 2 days to read!

I bought this book for my brother. I already own the book and it is a very good no BS guide for financial management. The book is a very quick read and easy to understand.

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