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The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko, Ph.D.

The Millionaire Next Door

The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

by Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko, Ph.D.
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  • First Published:
  • Oct 1, 1996, 258 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Sep 1998, 255 pages
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The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth!

The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth!

Can You Spot The Millionaire Next Door?

  • Who are the rich in this country?
  • What do they do?
  • Where do they shop?
  • What do they drive?
  • How do they invest?
  • Where did their ancestors come from?
  • How did they get rich?
  • Can I ever become one of them?

Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out....

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Boston Globe
A primer for amassing wealth through frugality.

Forbes
The implication of The Millionaire Next Door...is that nearly anybody with a steady job can amass a tidy fortune.

Forbes
The implication of The Millionaire Next Door...is that nearly anybody with a steady job can amass a tidy fortune.

The Washington Post
A remarkable book.

The Washington Post
A remarkable book.

USA Today
A nerve has been hit....[For] people who want to become wealthy.

USA Today
A nerve has been hit....[For] people who want to become wealthy.

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