Ben Franklin is one of the most amazing men that has ever lived. He was wildly successful as an author, political theorist, politician, printer, scientist, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat.
The idea of having a “mastermind” or “brain trust” is not new. Virtually all successful people have had one in some form or another. So what [...]

Benjamin Franklin achieved financial success at a very young age. When he gave financial advice, he was not just spouting theory, but speaking from experience.
In his book, The Way To Wealth, we read:

Friends, says he, and neighbors, the taxes are indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the government were the only ones [...]