[Spivak]

I feel like this is a pretty harsh take for what is good advice even if you do want to go down the starting a business route. Personal finance (i.e. managing your personal revenue, costs, and tax burden) is still necessary even when you’re running a business. You just have more tools as your disposal to manage your tax burden when you have a business.

I really don’t think anyone believes they’re going to get rich after reading a personal finance book. The hash reality if even if your expenses were $0 your total salary times x years still wouldn’t make you rich is unavoidable and known to basically everyone. These books are for people who need to get a handle on their spending, pay down their debt, and start gradually accumulating positive net worth.