http://disqus.com/people/ac61065a6a256a4738dcec3cdd212232/enMon, 06 Feb 2006 09:46:37 -0000http://meshio.disqus.com/book_review_the_millionaire_next_door_raquo_meshiocom_a_malaysia_personal_finance_blog/#comment-2465757I agree with you on the car thing. Money suddenly was tight the moment I got a car, and no one ever gave a ballpark figure on how much maintenance+insurance+major repairs can seriously hurt your savings. <br><br>The only real way to get out of it is to use the car as an asset, a la Kiyosaki's advice. Repeated too many umpteenth times, but it rings true; as long as the car helps increase your wellbeing and income, it's cost is bearable.<br><br>I'm certainly more independent, sociable and healthy thanks to my car, so it's worth every penny and the extras I spend on it.HilmyMon, 06 Feb 2006 09:46:37 -0000