What do you like about IWillTeachYouToBeRich?

Good advice. Very personal discussion of wealth and how wealth can help accomplish broader life goals. I like that your focus isn't always on accumulating money.

Sensible, no-nonsense financial info. Simple, too...doesn't go over my head, which several financial blogs do.

actionable, no-BS information

that you inject humor. that you don't always post what the other pfb's post since i look at others regulary too. in the last newsletter i looked at a lot of the links you had at the bottom and enjoyed them. you are reachable/approachable (email-wise, etc)

I like that your ideas are things a normal person can do on their own.

Financial recommendations. Since you think about financial matters more than me I trust your recommendations about finance more than others. For example - I don't care if I don't get the *best* interest rate as long as I'm in the top 10% - I am under the belief that your recommendations get me to the top 10%.

detailed information about the subject

good comments by readers.

Practical advice and insight into the target age group.

good advice, straightforward, practical stuff

I really like that it is Bay Area specific.

Great personal finance advice in plain English, but I also really like the entrepreneurial stuff (because like every CS college student/grad, who hasn't flirted with the idea of a startup?) Also, I like the witty prose.

Extremely informative, communicated in an interesting manner, geared toward my age group by someone in my age group.

Good info for college/just out of college age group

that you provide actual content and orignial thoughts, not a link to the latest cnn money article

the detailed advice. It's easy to say, go put your money into a savings account with high interest. You however, tell us which banks have the highest interest and that is a huge help. that little bit of advice saves hours of overwhelming searches on hte internet.

I like the information you give on your own personal financial 'process', and basic information on why you would choose one investment strategy over another. My wife and I have

well-written, practical usually, and isn't a simple rehash of everything under the sun nor is it 'hey, look at how much money i'm making this month' like some other money blgs.

I liked the information you had near the beginning of the blog such as information on stock selection, debt vs. equity, and retirement accounts. Keep up the great work.

its brusque plain-spokenness

The title, and the extremely useful articles for personal finance for a recent graduate

You're funny, you're real...you write well.

It is targeted near my own demographic and is fun and easy to understand.

real-life useful concrete finance tips for people my age

great articles, casual style, RAMIT

Good thought-provoking articles.

Writing style. I fit the target audience.

Its specific advice about personal finance and the writing style of the blog itself.

You're writing at my level. I'm not a finance person. My boyfriend starts talking about stock options and my brain blanks out. You give good, practical, useful tips and advice.

different POV

Writing style is fun, to the point, and content is insightful.

I trust Ramit's advice. Very sound

your positive attitude.

It keeps me focused on prudent money management.

I think I heard about it via bobvis.blogspot.com I like the reaffirmation of the reasoning that I usually already use. I like your comments about starting businesses and entreprenuership.

It's straight up - you hold no punches Good breadth of topics

Well written, simple, easy to follow advice for people my age. I can learn things that I probably wouldn't have learned anywhere else.

Financial advice, and the writing style in which it's presented. Variety of the topics is good, as well.

I love it how the blog motivates me to be better at what I'm trying to be. As a Bangladeshi guy just starting to look for a college to apply, somehow this blog helps me. I can't really tell yet, but it tells me you can do whatever you're trying to do, focus on creating value at whatever you're working on, and life's gonna be great. The blog claims it'll teach us to be rich. Guess that rich-ness isn't just about wealth.

everything

Common sense financial advice. I like your series on getting control of your finances and investing. I also like when you challenge traditional financial advice, like the one that says you should always buy a used car.

I enjoy reading your solid advice, and you usually manage to come up with interesting topics that I don't see everywhere else. The 'What's Easier Now' series has been great.

I like your direct style of writing. Interesting, but no fluff. I like that you aren't afraid to take your readers to task for being lazy, procrastinating.

ramit

Personal finannce information, especially the older articles, were very good.

Good encouraging information.

explanation of topics in layman words.......easier to understand.....advise is practical so it can be acted upon in real life without too much hassle

Practical

Break things down simple

Friendly, of interest, not pushy, straightforward

It's more than just personal finance advice though that is done very well. I especially enjoy the philosophical and perspective-sharing articles, and the fact the site has gotten more big-picture while remaining relevant to day-to-day concerns.

Bullet style: - The simple motivations. I printed out the 'It's halfway through the year time to kick your ass' post and keep it on my desk at home under my bills and receipets so I surprise myself with it from time to time. - Letting people know that it doesn't matter what you do, just that you do something when it comes to investing. - The lack of overly confusing financial terms.

I value investing and saving as a fundament responsibility of the individual not the government, and for this reason I look for ways that I can accept more personal responsibility for my future. Being rich allows me to not rely on government.

Clear, concise and practical advice for personal financial strategies (if that is even a valid sentence). Very similar to Suzie Orman's stuff, however more day-to-day practical oriented (which is nice) and no attitude (which is even nicer).

Content is good quality, common language and useful tips.

Nice in your face realistic writing style. Good pep talks

I love how candid you are and the way you make your material so easy to read and understand.

I like the great financial advice that you give to people like me.

It is in a practical user friendly language. It applies to real world situations, considering most people my age do not have millions to invest at this point, but do need to start seriously laying the foundation for finacial security

I like the easy-to-understand advice. This site was my introduction to personal finance blogs and it's still my favorite in the genre.

Very practical

No-nonsense instructions/advice. Credit Cards post and retirement account post actually got me applying for a credit card and opening a Roth IRA account within the week.

I never knew it was available. Just received an email and will read it now.

Financial tips

-Boldness of the name. -The ambitiousness of the body of your writing. -The value of hearing from successful elders through your seredipitous run-ins... not serendipitous, though, of course, because you're attracting them by writing as you are -Intell

Clear, specific advice.

The fact that you will teach me to be rich. LOL

Pointing out the seemingly obvious that we all know, but don't put into practice. Also, you provide practical suggestions that can actually help a person with their finances.

Good information, not overly technical, very funny, surprising and true insights on behavior

It's really applicable for people in their mid-twenties, isn't pretentious (like a lot of investment newsletters/blogs), and doesn't assume everyone reading it makes $100,000 (or even $50,000) per year already. Has lots of small money-saving tips. It's also witty and more fun to read.

I really like the humorous tone and the simple, foundational advice. I didn't grow up with a family that knew anything about personal finance and I am really timid when it comes to this stuff (as in, I have opened a Roth IRA but I haven't made any trades yet!), so I do very well with Ramit's confidence and simplicity. You should do a financial bootcamp.

Great advice! I've learned a lot about things I'd have never known about. Since I come from a not-so-well-off family, I had no knowlege about 401K, stocks, etc.

- Excellent, sound, and sane financial advice - Entrepreneurial spirit - Practical, to the point information - Updated frequently - Focused on a good user experience not expanding the blogger's ego - There is nothing better than seeing a well execute

Blog actually aimed at people my age.

I like the clearly written posts that explain things. The IRA guide is a very good example of this.

1) practical advice that is good for any age 2) I like to share it with the young people that I mentor

Insightful, straight forward observations and advice.

Awesome commentary, well rounded discussions, nice insight.

good advice, delivered with wit and personal stories

The advice is straightfoward and non-nonsense, and it emphasizes taking action first and foremost.

- Some of the common sense stuff that usually we forget or haven't really observed - Openness

the name

The no-nonsense approach... The fact thay you speak to a younger audience that has little to no financial skills - i.e., the majority of young Americans!

I like how you make things easily accesible for us college age kids and provide some good motivation to get us making smart financial decisions.

Gave step by step advise to the 'new investor' right out of college. It is a lot easier getting advise from online then contacting a financial advisor, friend/family.

Practical advice, which I can use or pass on to those much younger, with different budgetary considerations.

straight forward, interesting topics, article flow

I really like that the advice is geared towards young people who have just finished college, but don't yet have the financial skills they need. I found this blog because I was searching for someplace to learn all these things that my parents never taught me about money (because their financial habits suck worse than mine). The day that I realized that my mother, at 49, makes over $100k a year but has virtually no retirement to speak of scared the crap out of me, and I decided that I was going to start learning how to better take care of my finances. I think that you really understand how ill-equipped young people are, generally, to deal with their finances, and this blog has helped me start to get a handle on my own financial health. I certainly feel like I'm more comfortable talking about money and explaining things like how credit card debt and interest rates work to my friends. All thanks to you! I also like that you address underlying attitudes, not just about money, but life in general. It's great to get this encouragement.

It's intelligently written without being patronizing for those of us who were not finance majors.

I really enjoy that someone my age is discussing financial and career matters in a way that informs and assists me.

The simplicity of the articles. They are easy to read thus easy for my friends to read.

very practical, similar to my own philosphy, but different enough to be enlightening

Finance articles are great. However, I get the most out of the general life articles, e.g. 'It Never Gets Easier Than Now.'

I think it was one through mindpetal or something like that.

Simple and realistic. Also, you connect being rich to more than money - it seems like it at least.

As a immigrant (in the USA for 3 years now) it showing me the tricks on how to invest your money in a somewhat save way.

I like the advice on personal finance and entrepreneurship in particular but wouldn't want you to avoid other topics, because another thing I like is that it's almost always interesting, though the topics range widely (like in the newsletter where you sometimes add links to cool pictures or whatever). I also like that I encounter other interesting sites or people through your site, like those who replied to the Easier Now Than Later series. I started reading Seth Godin's blog regularly about three months ago, and maybe that's because you mentioned him? Or if not, he's the kind of person you would mention, so the point is, mentioning the work and views of interesting people is another thing I like about IWillTeachYouToBeRich. I also like the name: IWillTeachYouToBeRich. Hard to type, but it's cool. Also I like the tone of the writing, you're funny and write well.

The financial insight.

- The page layout is very attractive and easy to read - New articles appear regularly - No-nonsense tone of writing - Ramit's come-hither stare on the sidebar - Nice big inset quotes - Articles have an eye to the practical

It's geared towards practical personal finance for the young set - students like me that are beyond the 'I should save money. I can do basic arithmetic' kiddie stuff, but who are focused more on the practicalities of paying for everyday life, and on *living* with financial intelligence, not just manipulating numbers - 'Should I take the cool job that teaches me a lot, or the boring but lucrative one?' instead of the 'I have $1,900,000 invested in various stocks... where should I put the other $100,000?' that most financial blogs and books are geared towards.

it's motivating

specifics. what online company do you feel is best to invest with for stocks, ira and why. for some reason, i just always feel so bogged down by fine print and I always feel like I'm missing something.

Direct, and focus on the bigger points of investing and saving

I enjoy the advice. The occasional humorous posts.

useful info - you seem cool also.

interesting, lots of good points

Everything, very insightful and smart articles. They speak to my values and personal opinions

The advice given is straight forward.

Down to earth, friendly easy to understand writing. I feel like I am reading a letter from a friend.

Truth, helpful info

just started reading!

I love the things you write about, I love the fact that you just graduated like me. You're in the same exact spot in life that I am in, and your writing is a lot more fun to read than msn money!

direct and applicable advice. it doesnt talk over your head and easy to relate.

Easy reading, yet powerful messages.

Brevity, and detail of posts, along with a graduate's humour. Cut-the-crap attitude.

Plain talk; short, sharp, succinct information. Personal anecdotes and application of knowledge.

Your direct manner lends credence to your advice, but you do not seem to have the 'kool aid' running through your blood like so many other gurus. I.e. I find Kiyosaki's books unreadable because his writing is so in love with his system that little room is left to conceive of alternatives.

I think everyone enjoys sound financial advice. And at 40, I'm a bit of a late bloomer in the world of finance/personal money management, so some of your advice is beneficial.

not sure yet

Down to earth advice, realism, motivation.

I like that it is geared towards younger people. I was the only 18 year old I knew who kept detailed records of all expenses and earnings. Now, two years later, I have only become more diligent. It is nice to see someone who also feels that this is a good thing, not a sure sign that I am out of touch with my age.

I enjoy the writings and advice from someone who is of a similar age and has just finished college. I find your posts to be intriguing and the discussions that follow very interesting. You have posted things that have really made me think and I appreciate that.

Good insightfult thoughts.

fun read

It's very human. Instead of feeling like a corporate agency, it feels like a real person is writing it.

The fact that you don't accept crappy reasons for not paying proper attention to personal finances. And the fact that you always seem on the edge of just losing it with stupid people, I like that part, too.

Straightforwardness

The large array of different topics

I like how laid back it is about giving you the information to change your outlook on life. Reminds me of my college internship where information was shared in a casual manner from people who have a lived a little and didn't mind sharing failure and success stories with you.

Logo, Philosophy on Barriers

Information with real strategies that are relevant to someone who is just starting out.

The unique content-you don't just talk about the same personal finance/entrpreneurship topics that every other blog does. You give a lot of examples and personal stories from your own life to demonstrate your points. It is definitely fun to read-not dry and boring like some blogs on the same topics. You also get me to think differently about things-I see a different perspective. Also, it is geared towards people my age (college-mid 20s)-I can identify with you more than a blogger who is 40 years old, married with kids, and who obviously has different finance concerns than I do.

There's not a whole lot of positive or practical thinking about the future going on around me. It's absolutely necessary for me to get as much as I can from the internet, books, etc. so that it rubs off.

The variety of the information.

Simple explanations.

Basic, solid financial advice for college-age people. It's good to continue to encourage young folks to follow time-tested investment advice and common-sense wisdom for managing money.

Good thorough practical advice...Helps me keep focused

1) Your voice 2) The community feel

I liked the topic on Real Estate

The content is directed at me (recent college graduate)

Most of the posts are about financial stuff that concern young people, not old people.

You take a very commonsense approach to teaching. I'm too old to use some of your ideas, but many of them are germane to both my own blogging and to the attitudes I need to teach my two children. I want them to have a better understanding of finances than I did leaving home.

The current series on what was easier earlier

personal finance is an important subject to cover for young people. you do a great job with the basics and do a great service for lots of readers.

no bullshit voice

Your blog is easy to read, and it doesn't go to far over my head.

Your explanations of economic concepts are simple, clear and direct.

The abundance of financial information

You're a funny guy.

Humor, practical advice, your personality in general

not sure yet

The good advice

The information presented on investing and the other insightful suggestions that you give beyond investing (your thoughts on doing things now).

First, you know what you're talking about, and second, you have a great no-bullshit way of explaining it. I'm a 46 year-old, recently separated, mother of three teens. No one ever taught me about money management. I learned in the trenches and my learning, I've discovered, has a long way to go. I read your article on talking to your parents about money, from my point of view as a parent, and it was right on the money. I sent the link to my 19 year-old son.

Your sense of humor !

no nonsense approach...you assume the reader is intelligent, but just needs a slight kick in the ass to get motivated about personal finance

Lots of information on personal finance, advice on what to do to organize your finances, trends and information on the economy and entrepreneurship that proves vital, interesting and informative.

Has practical recommendations that can be followed by anyone.

It's written for people like me, and I like the tone of the posts. It reads like one of my mates is giving me advice, versus being lectured by some seasoned vet.

well written articles.

The creative, spontaneous articles and the timely advice.

I like your attitude, and the subject, of course ;)

scope and variety of articles

I like getting some perspective from someone else concerned with personal finance who is in my age group and understands the issues that concern me as a young professional.

I liked the old articles.

Financial tips. Helps reinforce what I already know but should be doing.

The older articles.

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Lots of easy to understand information about personal finance. I'm pretty well versed and in agreement with what you're writing about, but my girlfriend isn't, and I forward her links to some of your articles sometime when she has questions about stuff. You can phrase it better than I can.

Your writing style. Your get-up-and-go attitude.

The entrepreneurship and investment articles

funny and uber useful.

General information easy to understand for one who is young and new to this subject.

I don't rembember what blog I linked from, sorry.

Amusing and friendly writing style. Pitched at recent graduates, which is what I am. Talks about things relevent to me. Like starting to invest, pensions, personal development and productivity. Good implementation of viewer comments, they make for interesting reading. Your advice seems impartial and honest

The articles are funny and informative.

Its simple and raises fundamental questions. Its the yang of my blog reading. Its not ultra serious and I can choose to ignore some of it, but it nevertheless piques my interest since I like economics and finance, and I enjoy reading your blog.

Your writing is plain, simple (but not too much so) and to the point. I don't have to filter out much noise to hear what you are trying to say.

The subject matter is very appropriate to my position in life. The writing style is very easy to follow.

You write for the individuals that are smart enough to tie their shoes but haven't forked over $100K for an Economics degree. It's refreshing and honest and even when I (or others) disagree with you, you keep the atmosphere open enough that people can have that discussion to draw out more nuggets of wisdom through their disagreements.

You write very well.

I like that I'm the actual target audience. It's rare that money publications address specifically young adults. I think most people just have no clue when to start. Many of my friends, recent college graduates, believe that they can loaf around for a few years, and whatever income they make in the first few years is totally dispensible (you have fun when you're young, right?),that they don't need to invest... which is untrue.

I have only received this notice so far. Sorry can't be more helpful...maybe next survey.

I love the comprehensive and very informative articles - keep up the great work! Also I checked out your personal site and thought it was awesome. The two have such different tones... lol. One thing though, your AIM quotes are password protected, not sure if that was on purpose.

The irreverence, the do it now attitude, and the idea that anyone can achieve their goals if they are willing to take responsibility for their life.

seems to be pretty good advice

Your writing is intelligent and makes me laugh. I feel like I am learning something and having a good time.

I like that it pushes me to think about money fom a more sophistocated perspective, but at the same time, advocates simple meahods (save, invest, be aware).

You don't have a manipulative agenda. I don't feel exploited by reading your site. The information you present feels honest, the writing style is colloquial, you target college and post-college kids. You present information in a robust way. When I read an article about managed mutual funds on some finance site, I've just learned about managed mutual funds, but not about how they fit into the big picture of investments. You present information in its larger context. This is far more useful than any of the specific details, which I can search for and read about ad nausem on the internet.

Consice step by step instructions

The investment and financial advice, not so much the entrepreneurial stuff.

Investing Tips, how to invest while we are young to have enough money for families, retirement, etc.

Interesting perspective

A lot of things. I like how you write about things you feel strongly about. I like how the advice is 'real' and well-grounded. I like how you're always trying to actually tell us something, instead of 'writing about' topics.

the author ramit. his interesting views and ideas on how to save/make money.

The practical advice.

That you promote learning about finaces, how to make money, how to save money.