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The Millionaire Next Door

Thomas J. Stanley
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The Millionaire Next Door

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996

Book Brief

Thomas J. Stanley

The Millionaire Next Door

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Psychology
Setting

1990s

Topic
Business & Economics

Psychology

Finance
Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko examines the behaviors and habits of millionaires in the United States, distinguishing between Under Accumulators of Wealth (UAWs) and Prodigious Accumulators of Wealth (PAWs). The authors find that millionaires often live in middle-class areas and prioritize saving over spending on luxury items. They emphasize that living below one’s means and making astute investments are key to accumulating wealth.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

120,222 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley reveals surprising insights about America's wealthy, who often live frugally. Reviews praise its practical advice on financial habits and steady wealth accumulation. Criticisms highlight its dated research and repetitive content. Overall, the book is valued for debunking misconceptions about wealth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Millionaire Next Door?

The reader who would enjoy The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley is interested in personal finance, frugality, and wealth-building strategies. They value real-life stories and empirical data on wealth accumulation. This book appeals to fans of David Bach's The Automatic Millionaire and Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad.

4.1

120,222 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Psychology
Setting

1990s

Topic
Business & Economics

Psychology

Finance
Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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