#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Are you wondering if it is too late for you to be rich? David Bach has a plan to help you live and finish rich—no matter where you start As a number-one bestseller in its hardcover edition, Start Late, Finish Rich has helped hundreds of thousands of people of all ages take control of their financial future. Now you, too, can ramp up the road to financial security with David Bach’s inspiring, proven, and easy-to-follow “catch up” plan, which tailors his “Finish Rich” wisdom to those who forgot to save, procrastinated, or got sidetracked by life’s unexpected challenges. In a swift, motivating read, David Bach gives you step-by-step instructions, worksheets, phone numbers, and website addresses—everything you need to put your “Start Late” plan into place right away. You will learn that even if you’re buried in debt, there’s still hope. You can spend less, save more, and make more—and it doesn’t have to hurt. With America’s best-loved money coach at your side, it’s never too late to change your financial destiny.
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"This is not the kind of reading I typically find enjoyable but found the author's style to be very upbeat and encouraging (as the title might imply). Many practical tips and some advice that differs from what you might find in the mainstream. I'd recommend it."
— Lisa (4 out of 5 stars)
" Great financial book. Good sections on real estate investing. Ends with some good philosophical material. "
— Dan, 2/14/2014" I continue to read this book for different reasons...a wonderful motivator to get you started thinking and saving for the future. I love the way it is written-easy to understand. What you may have thought was complex financial lingo--is not. "
— Jennifer, 2/4/2014" Great Read for Financial Resolutions for Future Financial Health. "
— Lynn, 1/27/2014" Some good advice, on financial planning. Even starting in your later years, you can do allot. Instead of two cappuccinos a week, cut down to one, and save the rest for a rainy day! "
— Daren, 1/23/2014" This book lays out a step by step process to securing your retirement. By reading this book and taking action you are guaranteed to be well ahead of most of the population in becoming wealthy enough to live your dreams. Cost at Borders is only 13.95 "
— Mfreeze, 1/18/2014" This man is brilliant! His financial advice is priceless. Read all his books! "
— Lacy, 1/17/2014" A good, clear, no-nonsense approach to common-sense personal finance. Ahhh, it was nice to read. No complex schemes, no secretive stock analysis, just useful info for the beginner. "
— Cam, 1/15/2014" Excellent book. This book forces you to take a hard look at what you are currently spending your hard earned cash on and figure out ways to keep more of your own. There are tons of great tips and insight into how to save money. Definitely recommended. "
— Ryan, 12/19/2013" Great advice. Makes you want to start investing before you even finish the book. "
— Linda, 12/9/2013" I hate the get rich books, however this was a thought provoking read "
— Bruce, 12/3/2013" Really liked this author. Very informative. "
— Susan, 11/9/2013" Lots of material already covered in his earlier books...still worth the $10 purchase price. "
— Wendy, 10/30/2013" Stopped procratinating on a basic financial decision I needed to act on. Several items were positive reinforcement. Other ideas are not for me. Know thyself and what will work for you. "
— Mary, 9/22/2013" If you think retirement is out of the question for you or you are beginning late in your life, this is a must read. If you are set with your life its still a good read to pass on to friends and family that may need a little nudge to get going. "
— Lewis, 7/17/2013" A review of Bach's basic principles here, but good advice about saving, no matter what your age. "
— Lesley, 4/17/2013" great book and i continue to rewiew this book "
— Jervon, 2/14/2013" A lot of the same info from last book but still a good read and a few new things. "
— Bess, 8/10/2012" Great personal finance and investment book with high-level and general advice. Full of resources and timely information. Well-organized and accessible for beginner and expert alike. "
— Joseph, 11/15/2011" Some relevant information - wish I had read in my 20s would be Rich! Still good advise for late starters. Some serious choices to make. "
— Robyn, 11/13/2011" I am going to read this book because at first glance it looks better than his others. Looks like there might be more topics for todays (2011) folks "
— Laura, 9/18/2011" Some really good and practical information on finance but is a bit dated. "
— Julia, 9/6/2011" Very easy to read, with some great tips and strategies. "
— Amy, 7/4/2011" Reviewed this book and skimmed it. Same concepts as other books. always, start today for finacial freedom. Recommended to other friends who don't save. "
— Caroline, 6/12/2011" Some good suggestions, but really would be difficult to be so stringent in saving when you start late and have to invest large chunks of your current liquid income. NO DOUBT the correct thing to do, but if I had been able to do these things, I would have no need for the late starter book. "
— Lania, 3/23/2011" Some really good advice, could do with a revised copy now after all the changes that have occurred in the past few years. "
— Angie, 3/5/2011" I hate the get rich books, however this was a thought provoking read "
— Bruce, 3/5/2011" Really liked this author. Very informative. "
— Susan, 2/11/2011" It is never too late! Bach shows us how.<br/><br/>This is not a "get rich quick" book. This is a realistic approach to wealth building at any age that requires hard work, discipline and restraint! "
— Jim, 12/31/2010" While I found the first half of this book insightful, the second half was all about investing in real estate, starting your own business or purchasing a franchise - none of which I am interested in. "
— Lauren, 10/25/2010" Some really good and practical information on finance but is a bit dated. "
— Julia, 10/19/2010" Great financial book. Good sections on real estate investing. Ends with some good philosophical material. "
— Dan, 8/20/2010" This was my favorite of David Bach's books that I've read. It covered all of his basic money principles plus he added more details on retirement and real estate. I really enjoyed this book. "
— Dawnetta, 8/18/2010" A review of Bach's basic principles here, but good advice about saving, no matter what your age. "
— Lesley, 5/29/2010" Excellent book to start learning about investments. It is better to start investing ASAP, but don't worry if you are on your 40s or later, you can do it too! "
— Tiago, 4/1/2010" Lots of material already covered in his earlier books...still worth the $10 purchase price. "
— Wendy, 2/7/2010" Great and sound ideas to get you rolling to financial stability now and for the future. No get rich quick schemes; this is like having a financial planner walk you along the steps of getting your finances in order. "
— Gina, 1/20/2010" A good, clear, no-nonsense approach to common-sense personal finance. Ahhh, it was nice to read. No complex schemes, no secretive stock analysis, just useful info for the beginner. "
— Cam, 11/6/2009" Included some items that were too elementary for an adult, but many other pieces of advice that were terric. Overall, good book. "
— Dan, 9/21/2009David Bach is a prolific financial author boasting nine consecutive bestsellers and garnering attention from publishing, business, and popular media sources. His breakout book, The Automatic Millionaire, was the #1 Business Book of 2004 according to Business Week. Creator of his signature FinishRich™ seminar series, he shares financial strategies through frequent lectures and presentations. He currently lives in New York.
Michael Kramer is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, and recipient of a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award. He is also an actor and director in the Washington, DC, area, where he is active in the area’s theater scene and has appeared in productions at the Shakespeare Theatre, the Kennedy Center, and Theater J.