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New York Times Book Review

Well, The New York Times just reviewed my book. 10 years ago, when my first edition was coming out, I asked my friend at the Times how to get my book reviewed. He came back and said, “It’s not gonna happen.” I laughed. The unspoken message was clear: “You’re not important enough.” Truthfully, they were right. I ...

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Most generous thing I’ve heard in a long time

The holiday season is usually a time of year that inspires people to be their best self -- and “live their best life.” But a trait that’s often undervalued when living a Rich Life is generosity. One of my favorite stories about generosity comes from Steve Wynn, the hotelier, in this article from The New Yorker. Steve decided to ...

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How much should I have in my 401k?

I’ve talked about the 401k a few times before. [cue montage of every single time I scream at you to get a 401k] That’s only because the 401k is one of the most powerful investment tools at your disposal. Whenever I mention it, though, someone inevitably asks me the same question: How much should I have in my ...

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We messed up. An apology from Ramit

I want to apologize for yesterday’s email. If you’re subscribed to I Will Teach You To Be Rich, you received this email yesterday. I see a lot of things wrong in that email. “Guaranteed to beat.” (no, nothing is guaranteed in investing) “People have always been stupid.” (why is this even here?) “Made-up money that only exists on ...

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3 secured credit card recommendations

A while back, a friend of mine called me asking for a favor: She wanted to borrow my credit card to buy something online. “How come?” I asked. “Don’t you have a credit card?” To which she told me she didn’t have one. Here’s an exclusive look at my reaction in GIF form. After I finished pulling ...

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Money Making Machine: How to turn your hobbies into cash

Do you know what’s the most common reason people don’t start their own business? No, it’s not because they don’t have the time. And it’s not because they don’t have the money. It’s because they don’t have a system in place to start—and maintain—their business. And below is the start ...

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New York Times Book Review

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