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The Barefoot Investor, Revised and Updated Edition: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need

The Barefoot Investor, Revised and Updated Edition: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need

byScott Pape
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5.0 out of 5 starsFor real: The only money book you need
Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2017
I never buy financial advice guides because I dont see the value in contributing to an already wealthy persons bank account. the Barefoot Invester is my one exception. I purchased this in January 2017 having returned from overseas 12mths earlier with no savings + multiple debts + my car as only assert. Its now November 2017 and I have saved a home deposit (admittedly not 20%) + $3,000 savings + $2000 buffer. Most of my savings and payments are now automatic and I know as a single woman on just below average wage I dont need to worry about bills.

I cant reccommend this book highly enough for anyone wanting practical and achievable advice.
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victor matthews
1.0 out of 5 starsIf You Want to Retire Wealthy - Don't Buy This Book
Reviewed in Australia on 22 May 2020
If you want to work hard all your life until you reach retirement age, own your own home and retire with a small income to supplement the govt pension then this book offers a pathway to achieve mediocrity.

However if you want to retire youngish, and not rely on the govt, because you have enough wealth to support yourself and family in your latter years, then the advise given in this book will ensure you fail.

The author has a narrow and limited understanding of how money works, and lacks both the foresight and insight to advise on any asset classes other than his beloved stock market.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Playing to a popular narrative
Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2020
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I am a grandmother who bought five copies of the 2019 Barefoot Investor believing the advertising and reviews that it would be a very helpful money management guide for my adult and almost adult grandchildren. I gave three copies as Christmas gifts (2019). The fourth copy was part of a birthday gift for an intelligent fifteen-year-old boy who is interested in investing. Because of his age, I thought I had better read the book carefully to reassure myself that it there was nothing offensive to a young teenager under adult age.

To say I was dismayed by the politicisation of this book and the anti-male bias is speaking mildly. I am also angry to have wasted good money on offensive material.

Scott Pape uses unusually provocative language. The author's narrative dismisses the financial industry as full of cheats, described as ageing, balding, old white men whose principal goal is to cheat innocent people. Not only is that not true, it is insulting at many levels.

Here are some quotes which I believe are offensive, sexist, racist and completely unnecessary to the main message of the book:
"Truth is, buying alpaca as pests is like taking heroin for a headache: they're basically camels without humps, and with the aggression of Tony Abbott" [Tony Abbott was formerly prime Minister of Australia and a long-serving, hard-working Member to his community; "... middle-aged men ruin everything"; "another bunch of (mostly) white, balding men - our nation's politicians - haven't exactly covered themselves in glory."; "Fund managers like to eat at expensive restaurants and drink expensive wine... and then charge it to their expense account. Guess who ultimately picks up the tab? Hard-working super members. It's kind of like the opposite of sponsoring an African kid: 'part of your fees help us feed our (pasty, white, tubby, pin-striped-suit wearing) executive his lobster and wild prawn medley'."; "It was all fairly tame, as these things tend to be. Other financial experts, mainly old white men with far less hair than me (think Kochie) had given their evidence..."; "Case in point, for one of my columns I spent two days researching, interviewing and writing about how money can keep women trapped in violent relationships." Money also traps working men and fathers in violent relationships, so why the gender narrative? Why not just use the word 'people'?

I believe Amazon should remove this book from its website until the author, who himself is making millions as a financial adviser, redresses the offensive commentary.
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Ross Spokes
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book you will ever read on Financial Control
Reviewed in Australia on 18 August 2017
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I was told by two or more people to read The Barefoot Investor.
I thought what is all the hype about. I don't have any money to invest and I thought that the book was targeted at younger people than me. I am 62 going on 63 years of age. How wrong was I.
I had in place some of his suggestions already, but oh my did I learn a lot.
Still plenty of work for me to do, and I have already followed Scotts suggestions to place me in a better financial situation.
His method is so easy to follow.
He should be crowned Australian of the year.
I will now reread the book to ensure I have things in place and make sure I understand everything Scott recommends.
You really need to read this book, and spread the word.
Thanks Scott.
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Tu Sen
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Actionable Steps to Manage Our Money
Reviewed in Australia on 24 February 2021
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The Best Personal Finance and Investor Book ever: easy to read and follow, great sample, it is really as it's name BAREFOOT the testimonial and sample in this book is coming from ordinary people, is not showing the big guy like other books e.g: get 1 million in xxx days, etc. Scott's simple steps will make most of us reach our financial goals. Thank you Scott..
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J9
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Love Love this book
Reviewed in Australia on 11 August 2020
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This book has changed my life, finally after I don't know how may years I have finally been able to take a financial breath, and relax... It covers all generations... I gave it to my kids and it has changed the way they think about financial responsibility. I can see already that they will not lead the same financial pitfalls I have.. Thank you Barefoot investor!!!
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Shelly A Sidell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Australia on 13 December 2018
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Was really excited to receive this book as I had heard such good things and it didn't disappoint! We are now a few months into our 'adulting finance' and its great, the Barefoot Investor is easy to follow and also easy to read - I highly recommend it to everyone, and have recommended it to many friends. With regards to the seller - the purchase of this book was easy, the delivery was on time and the book turned up in good condition.
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nikki
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, we wish we had discovered it sooner!
Reviewed in Australia on 4 August 2019
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My husband and I are big fans of the Barefoot Investor. We have been following it through some difficult financial times with job loses, etc. however the common sense approach has helped keep us on track. I highly recommend it and have already told several friends to get it.
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J EXLEY
5.0 out of 5 stars Yowser !!! This is a must read
Reviewed in Australia on 13 May 2018
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If you've ever thought about financial security or even never thought about it, Barefoot Investor is a must. Simple clear advice that can safely improve you and your family's lives.
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E. A. Ilardi
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read, very practical.
Reviewed in Australia on 27 May 2018
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Excellent read, I would highly recommend this book.
Great common sense to be financially independent and highly recommend for financial freedom.
If you are thinking about financial security Barefoot Investor is definitely a must for all ages.
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Richa
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply and easy to follow
Reviewed in Australia on 8 January 2019
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The book was easy to follow and jargon free so anyone who reads it will feel enlightened. Barefoot investor does justice to its name in that it doesn’t need any sophisticated background knowledge of finance fundamentals.
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BTAdelaide
5.0 out of 5 stars Barefoot Investor
Reviewed in Australia on 13 October 2019
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A really easy to understand plan to get on top of your finances, reduce stress, get happier and flick the bird to the banker
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