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  • Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth

  • The 8 Secrets of How 5,000 Ordinary Americans Became Successful Investors--and How You Can Too
  • By: Ric Edelman
  • Narrated by: Ric Edelman
  • Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (81 ratings)

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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth

By: Ric Edelman
Narrated by: Ric Edelman
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Publisher's summary

How have a secretary, a firefighter, a retired naval officer, a housewife, a construction worker, and a pharmacist become wealthy? They, along with 5,000 of your neighbors, have all discovered the same secrets to attaining wealth. Their years of hard-won financial success - the result of a lifetime of trial and error - can now be yours. Best-selling author Ric Edelman shows you how, with fundamental strategies that include "Don't measure your success by the S&P 500" and "Rarely move from one investment to another." By combining his years of experience as a financial adviser with the stories of these ordinary investors, Edelman gives you practical steps that can help you create wealth.
©1999 by Ric Edelman (P)1999 HarperCollins Publishers Inc., All Rights Reserved; 1999 by John Earle; 16 9
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Editorial reviews

Ric Edleman has helped countless people realize their financial dreams. The difference between him and other popular financial planners, though, is he has made success stories out of regular people - a fireman, housewives, and construction workers - honest, hard workers like you. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth is an entertaining and inspiring look at how the average listener can find real wealth with sound and smart investments. Performed by the encouraging and enthusiastic Edleman himself, this audiobook makes for a thorough and important listen for anyone looking to stretch their wallet and their knowledge of finances.

Critic reviews

"One of the most successful financial advisors in the country." (Dow Jones Investment Advisor)
"He's unconventional. He's contrary. But when it comes to investing, people listen." (The Washington Post)

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WOW Wow and wow!

Where was this book all my life!!
Simple straightforward strategies to organize your money and your life. I and my husband is reviewing and applying - starting now.

I am even thinking through how to incorporate this material in my ABUNDANCE masterclass.

Everyone and their families MUST read and APPLY this material.

This book needs a platinum seal.

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Solid Personal Finance Book

Ric Edelman has solid reasoned advice for personal investments. I've tried questioning his theories and largely come up empty.

I dinged the book for two primary reasons.
1. -- The book is dated. Its examples and reasons still hold true, but it is 20 years old. He has updated his other books. Why not this one?
2. -- Audio quality is a lacking. His radio program and the other audio books don't have the same grainy sound. The narration is clear, but I don't find it as enjoyable & easy to listen to as his other works.

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