This is a very interesting thread.
I agree that a person should obtain as much knowledge about finances as possible. My humble recommendation would be to find a money philosophy that you understand and believe in and then plow ahead with that plan. I read a ton of books in my mid to late twenties regarding how to retire early or how to become a millionaire and I think you guys have cover almost all of the key concepts. And as some have mentioned, real estate is not their cup of tea. Books like the "Rich Dad" series, Millionaire Next Door, all contributed to my views on money - how to make it and how to spend it. But perhaps the most influential book for me was 'Die Broke'. It's philosophy on wealth accumulation and retirement really resonated with me. And it's one that I have followed to some moderate success. The book attempts to convey 4 premises 1) Quit Today, 2)Pay Cash, 3) Don't Retire, 4) Die Broke. To quote Stephen Covey "begin with the end in mind". lol
