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How good is "Seventeen To Millionaire" for a gift to my nephew?

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Has anybody here looked at the book Seventeen To Millionaire by Doug Price? I took a quick look and it talks about utilizing TFSA and such, make sense to me, but I am no expect. I really like the premise "Stuff I wish I knew when I was 17." because I didn't learn this stuff until years into my career. So I was thinking this would be a good gift for my nephew who just finished high school. But I am worried it's nonsense, or has bad advice, and I am just too newb to know?

Posted Jan 3, 2023, 6:53 PM UTC

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jim1188•

I'd imagine most 17 year olds will view any book as an equally crummy gift.

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Ok-Yogurt-42•

Disagree. Some of my best gifts as a young man were books. But I was also the sort of kid who was reading already.

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jim1188•

That just means you weren't "most 17 year olds." LOL

If I said "most people like pizza" and you said "disagree, I don't like pizza" - that doesn't disprove that most people like pizza. LOL

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MozzaBurger•

It’s about equivalent to inviting them to join your MLM.

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leftleveledOP•

What do you mean? Is this book a scam?

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Mil_lenny_L•

What's your nephew like?

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leftleveledOP•

He is figuring out life right now, very thoughtful. I am not so worried that he wouldn't like the info, I am more worried that the info might not be as good as I think it is.

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leftleveledOP•

Thanks I will check that one out too.

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badsignalnow•

Millionaire Teacher by Andrew Hallam.

Also, this free course https://www.mcgillpersonalfinance.com/

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FPpro•

It seems well reviewed and written for someone with a short attention span so it might be a good choice.

All my nieces and nephews are getting a financial book as part of their graduation gift and I chose it based on their personalities and aspirations.

Based on what I've seen this one might fit the bill for the next nephew in line for graduation.

But I also read all the books before giving them. I read tons of financial books so that's not a stretch for me.

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Active_Celebration38•

Any recommandations?

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leftleveledOP•

+1 other books like this (easy to consume) for graduation age family members? Another reply mentions How Not to Move Back in With Your Parent by Rob Carrick.

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leftleveledOP•

Thanks. Did you read this one yet? I am worried the info might not be as good as I think it is. I am not a finance person, but I did learn some basic stuff after I was already a few years into my career. And this matches what I think so far. But I wouldn't ask a fish how to climb a ladder.

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