Comments on: linkling: hands across the blogosphere edition

By: bripblap

bripblap — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:52:01 +0000

@Paidtwice, @David – yes, I take great consolation in the fact that the Jets came in #2 in total points scored in that game This is why my plans for a Trip To The Super Bowl 2007 Jets blog never quite takes off…

@WC – I need to read that one someday – I’ve heard about it several times but never picked up a copy. I’ll get to it eventually!

By: the Wealthy Canadian

the Wealthy Canadian — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:46:56 +0000

Rich Dad seems to be a good beginners book that is filled with simplistic messages. After all, when we’re starting out all that you really need to know is the difference between good and bad debt.

But I have to agree with the above, he portrays himself as an expert but never provides details. It would appear that his fortune has really been in marketing himself as a financial guru and then selling merchandise.

In my opinion, an even better beginners’ guide to personal finance is “The Wealthy Barber” by David Chilton. It is Canadian, so may not have the universal appeal, but actually provides the simplistic message without the air of portraying himself as an expert.

By: paidtwice

paidtwice — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:46:05 +0000

Well at least the Jets scored some points for you

By: David

David — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:27:59 +0000

I would say I told you so, but that wouldn’t be nice…

By: bripblap

bripblap — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:50:10 +0000

@David – I would say, at this point Sunday evening, that you were right to go with the Pats…

ARRRGH.

By: Melissa @ A Penny Closer

Melissa @ A Penny Closer — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:05:38 +0000

Wow – thanks! I’m glad that you enjoyed the posts. I appreciate the mention!

By: bripblap

bripblap — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 02:53:28 +0000

I’ll have to confess that I haven’t read Ramsey’s work. I’ve read a bunch of the usual personal finance books but never made it to his stuff, so what I know about him is all through reviews, commentary and so on. I imagine Ramsey’s advice is better for people. However, I think Kiyosaki (as you said, Brian) presents important concepts in a way people have never thought about them before, and does it simply and clearly. I still credit him with kicking off my intense interest in personal finance, even though I would never follow most of his vague advice.

But I liked the post you did, Brian – I didn’t think it was too harsh, it was pretty fair to Kiyosaki.

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 02:04:46 +0000

I realized after I wrote my article about the gurus that I may have sounded harsher than I meant to about Kiyosaki. To be honest, even though he is not totally honest or forthright, there are thousands of people that would never hear the “assets are good and liabilities are bad” ideology which I think is important.

That said, I would point someone to Mr. Ramsey over Mr. Kiyosaki any day of the week.

By: David

David — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 21:33:27 +0000

Jets? I’m going with the Pats….

By: Pinyo

Pinyo — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:58:02 +0000

I read posts from A Penny Closer and Financial Dominance. I agree, these are good posts.