I heard his show on the radio. It was compatible with how I was raised and when followed it works. There are no usually, ifs, or other conditions that have to align at the same time.  OR first you start with some money...With this author you can start in debt. It teaches you how step by step get out of debt and build wealth. First I bought The Complete Guide to Money.  Both books are mostly the same but for my situation this book covered a few crucial points more in depth. I highly suggest starting with the other one-it's newer so he better understands what his readers need to know. This book being older is more personal. How he messed up, what he went through, how he got to where his is now. I still suggest buying both. BUT If you can only pick one, get The Complete Guide to Money.