The Richest Man in Babylon

by George S. Clason, Dave Ramsey (Foreword by)

Overview

The secret of the rich isn’t a secret at all.

The Richest Man in Babylon has been a favorite of Dave Ramsey’s for years. Set in ancient Babylon, this book is an inspiring collection of stories about people who have struggled with—and overcome—the same money problems most Americans face: feeling trapped by debt, living paycheck to paycheck, with little to no savings.

In this exclusive edition of George Clason’s classic, George gives his timeless principles for building lasting wealth, while Dave shares his proven money advice using quotes directly from The Dave Ramsey Show. With powerful storytelling, The Richest Man in Babylon gives fresh perspective and encouragement to all who want to change their lives and win with money.

Join George and Dave as they share how to:

Get out of debt

• Budget
• Live on less than you make
• Invest wisely
• Save for the future
• Enjoy your life and money

As George says, “Money is plentiful for those who understand the simple rules of its acquisition.” If you follow the wisdom of Babylon, financial peace—and a life of freedom—are just seven steps away.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781942121282
Publisher:	Ramsey Press
Publication date:	04/28/2020
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	102,052
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

GEORGE S. CLASON was born in 1874 in a small river town in Missouri. He went to college in Nebraska, served as a civil engineer during the Spanish-American War, and after the war, grew his business into one of the most profitable map companies in America. Seeing others struggle with money, he began writing parables full of commonsense advice about living on less and saving for hard times. In 1930, he published his favorite stories as The Richest Man in Babylon, and the impact of his book continues to live on and influence millions of readers each year.

DAVE RAMSEY is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored seven bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership, The Complete Guide to Money, Smart Money Smart Kids and The Legacy Journey. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on more than 600 radio stations and digitally through podcasts, online audio streaming, and a 24-hour online streaming video channel. Nearly 6 million people have attended Financial Peace University(FPU) classes at their church, military base, local nonprofit organization, or community group.

Table of Contents

The Richest Man in Babylon Foreword
The Man Who Desired Gold
The Richest Man in Babylon
Seven Cures for a Lean Purse
Meet the Goddess of Good Luck
The Five Laws of Gold
The Gold Lender of Babylon
The Walls of Babylon
The Camel Trader of Babylon
The Clay Tablets from Babylon
The Luckiest Man in Babylon
An Historical Sketch of Babylon

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"What can a book written in the 1920s tell modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it's George Clason's delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money. This is a great gift for a graduate or anyone who seems baffled by the world of finance and a wonderful, refreshing read for even the most experienced investor." -Los Angeles Times

Editorial Reviews

What can a book written in the 1920s tell modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it's George Clason's delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money.

What can a book written in the 1920s tell modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it's George Clason's delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money.

Los Angeles Times

Praise for The Richest Man in Babylon

“What can a book written in the 1920s tell modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it's George Clason's delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money. This is a great gift for a graduate or anyone who seems baffled by the world of finance and a wonderful, refreshing read for even the most experienced investor.”—Los Angeles Times

“I first read The Richest Man in Babylon many years ago. Its philosophy worked for me then, and it will work now for anyone with the good sense to stick to it. I think it ought to be read by every young man or woman with ambition to make something of life.”—Chicago Daily News

“Recently, several readers asked me for recommendations on books that introduce teenagers—and even pre-teens—to investing... My favorite, and one that I always mention, is The Richest Man in Babylon. Though published nearly 90 years ago, the financial advice dispensed by author George S. Clason will always be relevant to a new generation of readers. Set in ancient Babylon, the characters learn simple lessons about money and investing throughout the collection of short stories.”—Chicago Tribune

“Full of time-tested advice on saving and investing.”—The Washington Post

From the Publisher