Richest Man in Babylon is a great book and congratulations on starting your journey to financial freedom Donna!

Great advice Robert. I myself have started my road to financial freedom. After reading the book Richest man in Babylon, I felt like the map that I need to use just became clearer. Just looked at your list of recommended reading, great list, thanks. I shall be picking one from your list for my next read.

Melissa,

Thank you for your comment. It’s great that you are putting your family on the road to financial independence.

You’re right – we all have different starting points. Some of us may have the luxury to save right away and some us don’t. Also, our situations are subject to sudden change. We may lose our job or get ill and find it impossible to save. That’s why it’s important to make sure you are financially as strong as you can be so you weather life’s uncertainties.

If you really cannot save any money, what I would encourage you to do is to examine your expenses and see if you might be able to “save” money by lowering your expenses. If that’s really not possible, then focus your energy on earning more money while keeping expenses the same (to earn more money, offer people more value). When you do begin to make more money, don’t fall into the trap of spending more because you make more.

Best of luck to you and your family.

Thanks Mike. I’m glad you find it helpful.