Wealth Creation
"Remember to start saving when you’re young by paying yourself first and using the Rule of 72. When you start saving young you have the potential to create a tremendous amount of wealth and put yourself in a position to be a millionaire.”
Brad Burnett, “9 Things”
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- Entrepreneurship
- Charitable Giving
- Your Legacy
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Helpful Books
The Millionaire Next Door by ISBN: 9781589795471Publication Date: 2010-11-16The Millionaire Next Door identifies seven common traits that show up again and again among those who have accumulated wealth.
Get Rich Slow by ISBN: 9781564147066Publication Date: 2004-01-01This book will enable you to tap into the powerful yet simple wealth-building tools the rich use to build and grow their fortunes.
I Will Teach You to Be Rich by ISBN: 9781523505746Publication Date: 2019-05-14Buy as many lattes as you want. Choose the right accounts and investments so your money grows for you--automatically. Best of all, spend guilt-free on the things you love.
The Simple Path to Wealth by ISBN: 9781533667922Publication Date: 2016-06-18"This book grew out of a series of letters to my daughter concerning various things—mostly about money and investing—she was not yet quite ready to hear. Since money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating this complex world we’ve created, understanding it is critical."
Love Your Life Not Theirs by ISBN: 9781937077976Publication Date: 2016-09-14In Love Your Life, Not Theirs, Rachel Cruze shows you how to buy and do the things that are important to you--the right way.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by ISBN: 9780446677455Publication Date: 2000-05-01Rich Dad, Poor Dad chronicles the story of two dads, the author’s own father, who was the superintendent of education in Hawaii and who ended up dying penniless, and the author's best friend’s father (and Kiyosaki’s mentor growing up), who dropped out of school at age 13 and went on to become one of the wealthiest men in Hawaii.
168 Hours by ISBN: 9781591844105Instead of letting the daily grind crowd out the important stuff, they start by making sure there's time for the important stuff. With a little examination and prioritizing, you'll find it is possible to sleep eight hours a night, exercise five days a week, take piano lessons, and write a novel without giving up quality time for work, family, and other things that really matter.
Things That Matter by ISBN: 9780593193976Publication Date: 2022-04-19Discover practical steps you can take today to live a life focused on things that matter, from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.
Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life by ISBN: 9780615648224Publication Date: 2011-12-08After a pair of life-changing events, Joshua Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus discovered minimalism, allowing them to eliminate their excess material things so they could focus on life's most important "things": health, relationships, passion, growth, and contribution.
LLC for Beginner’s Guide by ISBN: 979-8364879967LLC [Limited Liability Company] is undoubtedly the best structure for any business owner who wants a safe and easy to manage system to start, run, and own a successful business.
The Small Business Owner’s Bible by ISBN: 9798389482463With 3 comprehensive guides, You'll learn how to set up and manage an LLC and S Corp, how to use QuickBooks to track your financial transactions, and how to make informed decisions regarding taxes, bookkeeping, and accounting.
Inspired Philanthropy by ISBN: 9780787996529Publication Date: 2007-11-16This book shows how anyone can align and integrate values, passions, and dreams for their communities and families into their plans. Inspired Philanthropy explains how to make a difference by creating giving and legacy plans, tells what questions to ask nonprofits, and spells out how to help partner with advisors and nonprofit leaders for inspired outcomes.
The Automatic Millionaire, Expanded and Updated by ISBN: 9780451499080Publication Date: 2016-12-27In The Automatic Millionaire, "you’ll learn the surprising fact that you cannot get rich with a budget! You have to have a plan to pay yourself first that is totally automatic, a plan that will automatically secure your future and pay for your present."
Estate Planning Basics by ISBN: 9781413326697Publication Date: 2020-02-25Get the need-to-know basics about wills, trusts, avoiding probate, and planning for incapacity with Estate Planning Basics. This book lays out your options in plain English, guiding you to the right estate plan for you and your family.
