Best personal finance book and/or web resource?

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I’m curious, how did that help your re-financing? I’m looking to lower my rate as well!

Good book with not great title: “I Will Teach You to be Rich”

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert kiyosaki
Your money or your life by Vicki Robin

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Didn’t realize crypto had MLK Jr sales too! 🤑💰

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Wohooo if you kept it for 3 more days you could have made 35k !!!! Wohooo !!!

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Is it better to rent or buy a car? Can you share as well some price estimates if I rent or buy? TIA!!! 😊

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hi Sharks

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