Introduction toThe Way to Wealth...

Welcome to what we hope is a life changing series of revalations from Benjamin Franklin and other of the Founding Fathers.

We start with Benjamin Franklin's seminal work, which played such a significant role in the definition and formation of the American spirit.

In 1758, Benjamin Franklin published the 25th and final issue of Poor Richard’s Almanack.  As a preface to this final edition, he wrote The Way to Wealth and introduced Father Abraham as the main character in the tale.

Father Abraham embodied the financial wisdom that “Poor” Richard Saunders—one of Benjamin Franklin’s many pen names—incorporated in the 25 years during which the Almanack was a staple on mantels above fireplaces, in personal libraries and on the tables of colonial America.

In 2008, on the 250th anniversary year of that event, Dr Agon Fly is adding a unique and timely perspective to this classic book about money and life. The money wisdom that Benjamin Franklin captured in The Way to Wealth is timeless. However, the vernacular of 1758 sometimes obscures the meaning for today’s economy and for the personal economies of 21st Century Americans.

Moreover, the archaic language, unfamiliar references, and skeletal commentary by Father Abraham sometimes hide the deeper meanings of the pithy sayings that form the bulk of the essay. Dr Agon Fly’s commentary adds sinew, muscle, and personality to the skeleton as it explains and clarifies the meaning of these pithy sayings.

Dr Agon Fly’s commentary also helps the reader move easily through proverbs captured by the tale to realize the essence of the messages about money, saving, investing, debt, taxes, and a variety of the other fundamental principles upon which Father Abraham suggests one build one’s life and personal economy.

In addition, Dr Agon Fly provides commentary on Father Abraham’s insights in 21st Century English. That commentary reflects knowledge of currently available financial products and services that were not available to Americans in 1758.

Dr Agon Fly’s comments are indented and italicized to set them apart from the original text of The Way to Wealth.

It is our earnest hope that both the original work of Benjamin Franklin and the thoughtful commentary of Dr Agon Fly inspires and motivates you.

We hope to post an entry or two each week and share the all of the secrets of Benjamin Franklin's The Way To Wealth with you before the end of 2010.

You can also expect some occasional commentary on current events that affect your ability to find your own way to wealth.