The Wealthy Barber, Updated 3rd Edition - by David Chilton (Paperback)

About the Book

In this revised and expanded edition of one of the biggest-selling financial-planning books ever, David Chilton, president of Financial Awareness Corporation, shows readers how to achieve the financial independence they've always dreamed of. With the help of his fictional barber, Roy, and a large dose of humor, Chilton encourages readers to take control of their financial future and build wealth slowly, steadily, and with sure success.

Book Synopsis

OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD! - "Quite simply the best financial self-help book" (Money Book Club, Book-of-the-Month Club)--now revised and updated

"One of the most effective tools for teaching personal finance basics."--Arthur Andersen

In this updated edition of one of the biggest-selling financial-planning books ever, David Chilton simplifies the complex puzzles of personal finance and helps you achieve financial independence. With the help of his fictional barber, Roy, and a large dose of humor, Chilton shows you how you can take control of your financial future--slowly, steadily, and with sure success. Chilton's plan (detailed in an entertaining story) is no get-rich-quick scheme, but it does make financial independence possible on nothing more than an average salary. Even if you consider yourself a financial "basket case," Chilton explains how you can easily put an effective financial plan into action.

Review Quotes

"Chilton has probably motivated more people to take actual control of their personal financial lives than any other speaker or writer has in this decade."--Your Money

"It should be mandatory reading."--Paul Harvey

"The Wealthy Barber is, indeed, an able teacher of those personal-finance habits which lead to wealth and happiness."--John Templeton, founder of the Templeton Group of Mutual Funds

"[The Wealthy Barber] is a complete success in terms of being clear, easy-to-read, and interesting."--Chicago Sun-Times

"If ever a financial planning book was written for those without financial backgrounds, this is it."--Tax Management Financial Planning Journal

"Thirty years from now, Chilton could be remembered not as a bestselling author, but as the man who inspired thousands to save their way to prosperity."--Brenda Dalglish, Maclean's News Magazine

"The Wealthy Barber is the best book of its type that I have ever read. In fact, for many Americans, it is possibly the only book they need. I wish I had written it."--Jerry Mason, director of Education, Interanational Association of Financial Planners

"I was pulled in by the book's authentic, downhome tone. . . . I had trouble putting The Wealthy Barber down."--Sandy Naiman, Toronto Star

"This book does the impossible--it actually makes personal money management understandable and attainable."--Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Light

About the Author

David Chilton is the president of Financial Awareness Corporation, a financial consulting firm. The Wealthy Barber and The Wealthy Barber Returns TV shows have enjoyed tremendous popularity since first airing on Public Television in the spring of 1993. Previous editions of this book have sold 2 million copies.