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Read By: David Gardner, Tom Gardner Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2001 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743549585

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2

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70:33 minutes

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67:13 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

68:53 minutes

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The Completely Revised and Expanded Edition of the New York Times Bestseller That Focuses on Personal Finance for Every Budget -- and Every Stage of Life

Taking control of your personal finances is the first -- and most important -- step toward successful investing and a secure future. The Motley Fool You Have More Than You Think, now fully updated and expanded, provides guidance for anyone trying to balance lifestyle aspirations and financial realities. The latest edition of this Motley Fool bestseller covers topics such as:

  • Getting out of debt...and into the stock market
  • Turning your bank account into a moneymaker
  • Using Fool.com and the Internet to learn about all things financial -- from buying a home to getting the best deal on a car
  • Saving enough to send your children to the colleges of their dreams

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About the Authors

Brothers David Gardner and Tom Gardner cofounded The Motley Fool, a multimedia financial education company, in 1993. They have coauthored four New York Times bestsellers, including The Motley Fool Investment Guide, The Motley Fool You Have More Than You Think, and The Motley Fool’s Rule Breakers, Rule Makers. The Gardners also oversee the award-winning website Fool.com (with over 4.3 million unique visitors per month); a nationally syndicated newspaper column, carried by over 200 papers; and 10 monthly paid newsletters.

Tom Gardner graduated from Brown University with a degree in English and decided to combine this experience with his formal financial training in order to cofound The Motley Fool, a multi-media financial education company, with his brother David. Since then, he has coauthored four New York Times bestsellers, including The Motley Fool Investment Guide and The Motley Fool’s Rule Breakers, Rule Makers, as well as hosting NPR’s Motley Fool Radio Show.