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Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter

Rich Dad, Poor Dad

What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money--that the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not!

by Robert Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
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  • Apr 2000, 223 pages
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Explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich, challenges the belief that your house is an asset, shows parents why they can't rely on the school system to teach their kids about money and tells you what to teach your children about money.

An overnight, word-of-mouth bestselling personal finance book phenomenon for millions of readers hoping to become masters of their money and create sustaining wealth for themselves and their families.

Personal-finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences—his two fathers. One father (Robert's real father) was a highly educated man but fiscally poor. The other father was the father of Robert's best friend—that Dad was an eighth-grade dropout who became a self-made multimillionaire.

The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his "poor dad" pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his "rich dad." Taking that message to heart, Kiyosaki was able to retire at 47. Rich Dad, Poor Dad, written with consultant and CPA Sharon L. Lechter, lays out his philosophy behind Kiyosaki's relationship with money. Rich Dad, Poor Dad opens readers eyes by:
• Exploding the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich

• Challenging the belief that your house is an asset

• Showing parents why they can't rely on the school system to teach their kids about money

• Defining once and for all an asset versus a liability...

and what to teach your kids about money for their future financial success.

Contents

There Is A Need

Part I: Lessons

  • Chapter One: Rich Dad, Poor Dad
  • Chapter Two: Lesson One - The Rich Don't Work for Money
  • Chapter Three: Lesson Two - Why Teach Financial Literacy?
  • Chapter Four: Lesson Three - Mind Your Own Business
  • Chapter Five: Lesson Four - The History of Taxes and the Power of Corporations
  • Chapter Six: Lesson Five - The Rich Invent Money
  • Chapter Seven: Lesson Six - Work to Learn-Don't Work for Money

Part II: Beginnings

  • Chapter Eight: Overcoming Obstacles
  • Chapter Nine: Getting Started
  • Chapter Ten: Still Want More?
  • Epilogue: College Education for $7,000


Rich Dad, Poor Dad

I had two fathers, a rich one and a poor one. One was highly educated and intelligent; he had a Ph.D. and completed four years of undergraduate work in less than two years. He then went on to Stanford University, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern University to do his advanced studies, all on full financial scholarships. The other ...

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USA Today
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a starting point for anyone looking to gain control of their financial future.

Author Blurb Mark Victor Hansen, co-author, New York Times #1 bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series
If you want all insider wisdom on how to personally get and STAY rich, read this book! Bribe your kids (financially if you have to) to do the same.

Author Blurb Zig Ziglar, world-renowned author and lecturer
To get over the top financially, you must read Rich Dad, Poor Dad It's common sense and market savvy for your financial future.

Reader Reviews

Ruth Anayochukwu

FANTASTIC??
It's a very nice book with lots of morals. It's very educational.
Rashi

Rich Dad Poor Dad
"Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki is a thought-provoking and eye-opening book that challenges conventional notions about money, wealth, and financial education. With its unique narrative style and insightful teachings, the book provides readers ...   Read More
Nitheesh Kumar T

What I learnt from this book
This book is one of decoding tool for money. The best thing I had learnt is "the biggest risk in your life is not taking any risk in your life". If you want to know about money this book will teach you some many things about money making. So I will ...   Read More
Wofai Peace

Inspiring
Never knew what to do or how to go about making my money until I met this genius...my sister loves it too

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