Buy This, Not That

How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom

By: Sam Dogen

Narrated by: Feodor Chin, Sam Dogen

SPEND YOUR WAY TO FREEDOM LIKE A TRUE FINANCIAL SAMURAI

Sam Dogen, creator of the Financial Samurai blog, knows that you need to spend money to make money. He’s taught over 90 million readers how to invest wisely in all facets of life, from education to parenting to relationships to side hustles, even choosing where to work and play.

Now, in his Wall Street Journal bestseller, Buy This, Not That, the Financial Samurai takes the guesswork out of financial planning and shows you exactly what to buy, how much to spend, and how to optimize every dollar you earn so you can maximize wealth building and live life on your terms. The good news? You don’t need to be a millionaire or a genius to achieve financial freedom. It’s about making the most of your money, now and forever—and it’s never too late to get started. You’ll learn:

— The Financial Samurai’s 70/30 framework for optimal financial decision-making
— What is “good debt” and “bad debt,” and the right way to pay down debt or invest
— Strategies and tips for building passive income streams that work for your goals and risk tolerance
— How to invest in real estate, even if you can't afford to buy property
— Rules for spending—from coffee and cars to mortgages and marriage
— And so much more!


* This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF with diagrams and charts from the book.

Critic reviews

“Financial Samurai and this book have prepared me for life after basketball! A straightforward guide to live a balanced, financially free life.”
—SHAUN LIVINGSTON, three-time NBA champion

“A no-nonsense guide to living your best life now while also ensuring a financially independent future.”
—EMILY CHANG, anchor and executive producer of Bloomberg Technology and bestselling author of Brotopia

“A one-of-a-kind book! Bold advice from someone who’s not just done the math, he’s lived it. A must read!”
—KUMIKO LOVE, founder of The Budget Mom and bestselling author of My Money My Way

“Step-by-step, chapter-by-chapter, Sam shows how to make optimal money choices that focus on wealth building—not just saving for saving’s sake, but for living life on your terms.”
—DAVID MCKNIGHT, bestselling author of The Power of Zero and Tax-Free Income for Life

One of my favorites!

Great book with some great lessons that I can’t wait to apply to my life.

Pretty good book

You won’t regret listening to this book. I’ve read or listened to dozens of other books and this is in the top 25%.

Great tangible action items for FF

Redo the chapter on having kids. Need to include financials of having more kids and starting at a younger age.

Amazing Book! Insightful and Practical Advice

Amazing Book! Insightful and Practical Advice for wealth creation, ultimate freedom and a happy and fullfilled life! Highly recommended!

Awesome book

Great book from financial samurai on investing, personal finance, and other hacks. Loved all the diagrams, tools, and practical advice. Wish there was a little more on private investing (syndications). Also the reading performance was a little robotic - would have preferred the author to have read the whole thing.