Get Rich Slow: Build a Firm Financial Foundation... a Dollar at a Time

I read the 1993 (2nd) edition of this when I was fresh out of college. After Atlas Shrugged, was probably the most profitable book I ever read. I'm now well on my way to being well-off, and I credit much of that to the no-nonsense, straightforward advice this book provides. Like another reviewer, I too have given copies of this book as wedding gifts, homewarming, graduation -- you name it. Some might take it as rude or presumptious perhaps; but what of it. Good advice isn't always pleasant, yet priceless all the same. If you're under the age of 25, just starting out your career, for god's sake read this book. If you're under the age of 35, *ouch* you're gonna kick yourself on chapter after chapter, but start reading now before the night grows even longer :-)

Best advice I ever got on Personal Finance. Glad I acted on her solid financial education-the truth not the hype-of the financial industry. Found her statement so very true "The right information is even more valuable than money itself..."

I would strongly recommend this book to people of all ages and situations. Ms. McAleese uses clear, easily understood writing with good no-nonsense advice and examples. And her basic aim is quite straightforward - don't make choices about situations involving money without knowing fully how you (and the other guy) stand to benefit. It will show you how to see when a great situation is really only great for the other guy. And thus, you get rich by not giving your money away.My wife and I have used our copy to guide us through many choices - budgeting, saving, insurance, retirement planning, homebuying - with great success. It has saved us when times were tough and has enabled us to do the things we want without sinking into debt. For a regular middle-class couple, we feel very well off just because we understand our own finances well.In fact, I regularly give this book as a gift to friends (and their graduation-age kids) as a way to help them avoid some of the mistakes I made before I got this book. I know that sounds cheesy, but it's quite true.

I have been reading this book for guidance in my financial planning, much like one reads a bible over and over for staying on track in life. It has been a great source for avoiding the pitfalls of finance that have been eating us all alive. I often find myself going back to certain chapters when I need to fine tune my planning and when I have gone through an 'expansion' phase and need to keep from getting into a 'recession' phase. I hope there will be a millenium version to cover new trends as the one covering Roth IRA's did.

This book is written in an easy to read format. She does a great job of presenting the material and she includes a little humor every once in a while to freshen things up. Once I started the book I could not put it down. I read the entire book in 3 evenings. I reread the book every year or two.This book should be mandatory reading for every high school and/or college student. It is as important as their other texts.I just ordered 2 more of her books.