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George S. Clason.

George S. Clason (1874–1957) was an American businessman and writer. The Richest Man in Babylon collects his parables about money, first published as pamphlets in the 1920s.

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The Richest Man in Babylon

George S. Clason

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Personal finance · 1926

The Richest Man in Babylon

Simple money lessons told as parables set in ancient Babylon. Nearly a century old, its basic advice about saving and spending still holds up.

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  1. Pay yourself firstKeep part of everything you earn for yourself before spending the rest.
  2. Control your spendingDon't let expenses grow just because income does.
  3. Make money workPut your savings to work so they earn more over time.
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