David,
I first started reading “Smart Women Finish Rich\ when I graduated from college in 2004. Then I read “Smart Couples Finish Rich” and right now, I am re-reading “The Automatic Millionaire Homeowner”. Thank you so much for writing your books. Since I started reading, I have put $100 away each week and was able to make my dream of owning my own home a reality! I first started looking in 2005, but we just could not afford anything. Both my husband and I were patient and we had to make huge sacrifices, but on December 1, 2008, my husband and I closed on our house! Living in a very expensive area of the country where prices are still skyrocketing (Larkspur, CA), we decided to move a little further north and found a home we could afford. I am so grateful to you: because of your books, I was able to purchase my home at the age of 26, which is before most Californians! What a wonderful Christmas present!
Thank you and Happy Holidays!