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The Barefoot Investor
- The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need
- Narrated by: Scott Pape
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 06-06-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
Regular price: $19.95
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Publisher's Summary
This is the only money guide you'll ever need.
That's a bold claim, given there are already thousands of finance books on the shelves.
So what makes this one different?
Well, you won't be overwhelmed with a bunch of "tips" or a strict budget (that you won't follow).
You'll get a step-by-step formula: open this account, then do this; call this person, and say this; invest money here and not there. All with a glass of wine in your hand.
This book will show you how to create an entire financial plan that is so simple you can sketch it on the back of a serviette...and you'll be able to manage your money in 10 minutes a week.
You'll also get the skinny on:
- Saving up a six-figure house deposit in 20 months
- Doubling your income using the Trapeze Strategy
- Saving $78,173 on your mortgage and wiping out seven years of payments
- Finding a financial advisor who won't rip you off
- Handing your kids (or grandkids) $140,000 checks on their 21st birthdays
- Why you don't need $1 million to retire...with the Donald Bradman Retirement Strategy
Sound too good to be true? It's not.
This book is full of stories from everyday Aussies - single people, young families, empty nesters, retirees - who have applied the simple steps in this book and achieved amazing, life-changing results.
And you're next.
** Now including updates for the 2017-2018 financial year **
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.
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- Gillian
- Austin, TX, United States
- 03-27-18
Sure It's An Aussie Book But--
Most of The Barefoot Investor is sound advice. Yes, tax laws, investing particulars, home buying is somewhat different, but the majority of the theory is applicable anywhere. Plant. Grow. Harvest.
Making a date night with your partner weekly then monthly to specifically talk about financial issues and what dreams y'all have. Eradicating debt. Not being afraid of the stock market (which was a huuuuge one for me. Pape points out how, despite recessions/depressions/wars, things just bounce back. Period.). Buying your own home, but if you're renting, that's okay--just start saving as much of the difference between what you'd be paying in mortgage and taxes and rent as you possibly can. Determining your retirement number/age based on your savings (without spazzing about being older and nowhere near there).
I'm a finance idiot, so this is where I'm coming from as I write this review. I know Audible has a plethora of money-savvy people, so Pape's info might not be extraordinarily mind-blowing. But hey: Anything that makes me stop hyperventilating when I consider my financial situation? Well, that's definitely worth the barely 6+ hours listening time...!
82 of 87 people found this review helpful
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- Ken Ku-Chih
- Sydney, NSW. Australia
- 01-11-18
Bloody marvelous!
I’ve spent the last few years since having kids organising my family’s finances and investing so I thought I had it pretty much down. There was a lot in the book that did affirm that I was on the right track, but it also gave more than just an opportunity to pat myself on the back; hints and tips for improving what I’m currently doing and a real (and achievable) way to plan for the future.
Lastly, think your finances are boring? Try saying that after the audio book! Author and narrator, Scott Pape’s natural enthusiasm will get you started and EXCITED about sorting your money out.
Recommend to everyone!
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- Anonymous User
- 01-12-18
Extremely well thought out and presented.
It is very well put together, so easy to follow and explains very complicated and confusing financial scenarios in a concise and manner.
Time tested principles are presented in such an easy to understand way that even I could understand.
Worth every cent of your money and every second of your time.
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
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- Maven
- 09-07-17
Honest and easy to understand
Thanks Scott. I have already implemented ur teachings. I tried to negotiate my mortgage rate but the bank refused to budge. I have more than 80% equity. But hey, thanks to you advice on cash back mortgage brokers, I have ditched my bank. I'm now on my way to getting $1000 or more back each year and paying less on my mortgage! Trailing commisions are awesome...especially when they are paid to me instead of the typical mortagage broker!
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- David L. Smith
- 08-04-17
Great financial advice ... for Aussies
As an American, I was skeptical over how much of this book would actually apply to me. However, even though there were differences (like between a superfund and 401(k) / IRA) there were still a lot of good tidbits ... and some great ones.
I highly recommend the book, even if you're not Australian. You just may have to do some work how it exactly applies to you.
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- James Bauslaugh
- 12-07-17
Australian Version of Dave Ramsey
Good and sound advice. Not quite as in depth as Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University but still very good nonetheless.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-22-17
Love It!
I'm a middle class working woman who while not in debt (except the mortgages) I definitely don't have a plan and I've avoided looking at my finances like the plague because it was too confusing and boring.
This book clears up much of my confusion and gives me the confidence I need to move forward into the fall of my life without fear.
Thanks Scott!
Now I'm going to listen again!
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- Amazon Customer
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Brilliant, inspiring, and very, very practical
Scott is a brilliant writer and an inspiring narrator. Monday this week, a friend recommended "The Barefoot Investor". Before Monday, I had no idea money can - and needs to - be managed. I was just too busy working, and there was a constant low-grade worry about what's gonna happen if I lose my job. Today is Friday, I have finished listening to the book, and I know exactly what to do, step by step, to never worry about money again. Simply amazing.
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Brilliant! We'll put together, great analogies.
Brilliant! We'll put together, great analogies that made the topic of investment relevant and understandable.
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- Amazon Customer
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very practical guide
this is the only money guide that will teach you step by step to achieve financial freedom!!!
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Everyone should read this book!
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-13-17
Really is the only finance book you will ever need
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- 07-08-17
You'd need an outstanding reason not to....
listen to this audiobook and see yourself, your past and future in sharp focus. Straight forward and even better for it. Listen and grow!
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- Rob
- 06-29-17
Perfect for Australians, not so much for others
The content in the book is as good advice as you will get from anywhere, if you follow what Scott says and have faith you will dig yourself out of whatever hole you are in.
Clear steps on what to do, when to do it and how to do it... No BS, there is very real and legit guidelines in this book that will work. Scott knows what he is talking about.
Perfect for an Australian or if you live in Australia.
That said, I am not Australian nor do I live in Australia! However, with a bit of work I can adapt his ideas to myself here in New Zealand (the actual best country in the world!) but it will just take a bit more work for me to figure out how things work here.
The steps are much the same though.
This book is worth the time you spend with it... Especially if you live in Australia, the 2nd best country in the world, maybe the 3rd. Definitely no lower than 5th!
39 of 48 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Joel
- 07-04-17
loved it!
Brilliant advice in simple terms. I genuinely feel in control after following Scott's (Barefoot's) steps. It's early days and we have a long way to go before we are debt free and start saving money and boosting super, but we are on our way and because everything's on autopilot there's no worries! Thanks Barefoot
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 09-07-17
Total guide to financial happiness!
I've now listened to many books on making your own wealth, financial freeedom and the likes. Scott has put basically everything I have heard so far into one book, simplified it and then gone 10 steps further by filling in literally all the gaps. Making this the most comprehensive and enjoyable money book I've come across. I don't have the paper copy, but that is on the short list to get, I think having a physical copy to resort to would be like having a set of instructions for life in general "PRICELESS!"
Well done Scott, nailed it!
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 06-20-17
Eye opener
Great book, outlines simple steps that anybody can follow. + Very entertaining. Loved the narrator/author.
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
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- Ryan Treanor
- 07-03-17
EVERY AUSTRALIAN SHOULD READ THIS!
loved this. cant wait to get the barefoor steps in place. ive ordered a hard copy to reference from but i really recommend listening to it first. being read by scott himself makes it feel more personal and fun.
if i had picked up the hard copy first i dont think i would have been as excited by the concept.
21 of 27 people found this review helpful
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- andresa emidio
- 07-04-17
Best finacial book ever. Scott open my mind
Very easy to understand. Scott open my mind about money security.
Now I can say I'VE GOT THIS
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- J.Robertson
- 06-20-17
Very happy I've heard this!
Well spoken, methodical and no BS about his information. When I downloaded it I thought it was his original book, but was very happy to find it was a recently updated version. So STOKED!
I've put a few methods in place already aligning with this advice and I'm looking forward to having it all set!!
Will definitely be listening again before the week is out!
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
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- Ali
- 02-16-18
An advertising book
Just a matketing book for alluring the reader to subscribe to its author's stocks subscription service. In summary, he discredits any other investment plan other than stocks, and does not provide any insight into what stock to buy or ..., for which he refers the reader to his website which accordingly promotes subscribing to his stocks newsletter.
This book should have been free as an advertising book ... .
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Sean Stebbings
- 10-25-17
A great introduction to personal finances
If the concept of dealing with money scares you, and you just want someone to tell you what to do to fix your problems, this is a good book for you. It avoids being overly complicated to the point that it's borderline patronizing. It gives you a very clear, direct way to manage your funds no matter what point you're at in life.
A problem I had was the lack of options. This lack of flexibility leaves a lot of questions to Scott's advice if you're in a unique situation. You'll also ned to learn how to llook past his frequent jokes involving race/gender/sexuality, and his cringy australian references.
If you're just looking for somewhere to start, pick up this book. It'll give you an idea of what you need to know.
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 02-09-18
great motionvational book but confusing strategy..
which is it? index fund, LIC, or his stock picking newsletter? Starts by saying index fund is cheap and performs better over time, dont pay people who think they can outpeform, by the end we need to pay him to tell us what stocks to purchase? dont buy property but look at my property portfolio...? everyone else is doing it wrong, im the only one doing it the right way... enjoyed the first half, second half was a con job to sell the cult and charge more money.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful