Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! is a 1997 book written by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. It advocates the importance of financial literacy, financial independence and building wealth through investing in assets, real estate investing, starting and owning businesses, as well as increasing one's financial intelligence.
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#4.3
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Ranks as high as #2 on some lists — but only #10 here. Fans are divided.
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad — Robert T. Kiyosaki (1997)
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad — Robert T. Kiyosaki (1997)
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