In my early thirties I probably read through about every investment book I could get my hands on.  The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach and The Millionaire Next Door by Stanley and Danko are some of my favorites because they taught me that making money and having financial freedom is something that can be done – by just about anyone – with diligence and consistency.  I was, and still am interested in maximizing the money earned by my family because for me, money represents freedom.  Freedom to live the life you want.  I’ve come to a point in my life where I don’t want the expensive designer clothes (unless I get them at a…