[...] are plenty of discounts for the rich.  A great post by Genius Types puts it best: “It’s just more expensive to be broke than it is to have money”. So how come there are no discounts for poor [...]

Wow! What an excellent post. The most eye-opening part is what you deemed “thinking like a poor person”. I definitely think like that and I am trying to change it. So well written. I am going to link to this from my blog

I agree with many of your tips here Brian. You are on the right trade in minding you expenses. Especially important is your decision making process used when you make any purchase. I go over some of this mindset in my blog as well as other tips people can use to catch up. How the rich get richer.

Which reminds me…
the lamentations of King Solomon
(Whom THE CREATOR Bestowed
with wealth and wisdom).

One of Solomon’s lament was
“chasing after the wind”—
of the rich ever in misery
(recall Howard Hughes)
while the poor sleep fitfully
without concerns for taxes, etc.

Example: here in the Philippines,
the wealthy are chauffeured
in top-of-the-line Euro automobiles
that should the hapless (slum-dweller driver)
were to total (at no cost other than getting fired),
his Master would pay for. Inclusive of stress.

Also, the unemployed/able while away
in sleep, drink, karaoke, sex, etc while
the frayed nerves-workaholic wealthy
toil almost nonstop.

Not to forget… the working poor
have but one Master. The rich?
Sheer numbers of them.

Interesting how everyone says the article is right on. But how many of these people are wealthy? Shouldn’t the wealthy be validating these principles? Robert Kiyosaki? Are you kidding? He’s a major joke.

While we are dealing with items within the vicinity of Financial Gravity :: How the Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Poorer, If you think you don’t know anything about getting rich, don’t get discouraged, we all have something to give though you can start by learning something maybe a business, trade, skill or service

Thank you!

This was the best post and advice i have read in a long time. It is so true and seems so simple to follow.

You have a good website, yes the cash flow of the poor is different than the cash flow of the rich man. Nice article.

Wow, that was an interesting article. I’d also have to say part of the problem includes what and how children are taught to manage their finances in both school and in the family. If parents teach their children about how to insure their safety and belongings, it’s only understandable that those children will likely do the same.

Nice aticle, thanks for sharing

This is a great article. I especially like your example with the ski resort vacation… Although we may not ever get to the point of buying various rental properties, we can plan for our financial future and make a big difference in our lifestyle. Working with a experienced financial advisor may be one of the best ways to accomplish short and long term goals. Again, great article!

Interesting point about negotiations. You’d think negotiations are so third world. Ever visited a bazaar? There are more modern ways of negotiating, even for smaller items. For example I saved $1,000 on my adult braces because I had a plan through http://dentalservice4less.com that pre-negotiated the discounts. No hassle, no haggle, yet still negotiated.

Your article is well written and I agree to what you have written about why the rich get richer. Indeed, the rich uses his money to invest while the poor uses his money to spend…but in the end, the poor spends much than the rich does. In my opinion, being wise can make you rich. Thinking first the pros and cons before spending your money is very important. Your decision can either make you richer or poorer.

Great article. Your mind can be your greatest asset or greatest liability.

Your mindset dictates how your life turns out because of all those brain cells.

I especially like your point about how “the Rich get their money back.” It’s important to think long term, especially when investing, and seeing the future potential of assets vs. liabilities.

Thanks for the informative article.