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LYFORDS has partnered with financial web site, Good Returns, to bring you a selection of books on investment, financial planning, property, tax and business.

Please note:  The " LYFORDS Star Ratings" are given as a guide only as to how useful, relevant and whether we liked the writing style and contents.

"Wink & Growth Rich", Roger Hamilton, 2002

Very easy reading about a young boy who is sent to fetch a bucket of water from the well of wealth and the journal where he meets various people who impart wisdom and insight.
The keys are in the story behind the story: The lessons behind the lessons. That means to find the keys, you need to become better at seeing. What you see will always be what you get. Each time you read the book, you will see a little better until, one by one, you take the keys out and use them to unlock the doors to your wealth.

LYFORDS price : $17.95 incl GST
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"Successful Woman - A guide to achieving success in six life areas",
Karen Boyes, Kim Chamberlain, Kim Morrison, Robyn Pearce, Alison Renfrew, Chrysie Russell

Based on a two day conference, "Successful Women Seminars". topics covered; successful thinking, successful time management, successful health and fitness, successful money management, successful speaking, successful image.

LYFORDS price : $20.00 incl GST  Click here to email us  

"The Millionaire Next Door", Stanley and Danko

While the book does focus on US millionaires it can be equally applied to any culture.  Very few millionaires have inherited their wealth.  They are usually hard working business owners.  The authors focus on how millionaires spend their money and how they deal with their children regarding handouts and assistance in that it can lead to dependency and can be detrimental to their children's financial future. The authors refer to this as 'Economic Outpatient Care '.

LYFORDS price : $29.99 incl GST
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"Rich Dad, Poor Dad", Robert Kiyosaki

This book flows well and focuses on the different language and way of thinking between what he refers loosely as poor dad (middle class employees, high debt levels) and rich dad (business, entrepreneur and investor).

LYFORDS price : $32.95 incl GST
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"Get Rid of Your Student Loan Now", Lisa Schulz

The author's reason for writing the book was to show students that it is possible for them to take control of their finances and with careful management extinguish their loan faster saving thousands of dollars in the process.

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"Cash Flow Quadrant", Robert Kiyosaki, 1998

The four cash flow quadrants refers to income earned by employees, self-employed (such as an owner/operators), business owners and investment income.  Those operating on the right side of the quadrant can generate independent income and have taxation advantages not open to employees. 
 "The Richest Man in Babylon", George Clason

This book first written as a series of parables in the late 19th century is timeless.  It could very well be the foundation of the financial planning industry.  The basic message is that, regardless of your income you should be setting aside at least 10% of your income for your future.  The earlier you start the better.