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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

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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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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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Cassandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Easiest guide I've ever read and understood
Reviewed in Australia on 6 December 2017
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Simple, Smart and so so so easy to understand, everything explained so simply its really like wow I can't believe it's that simple. This book honestly should be on the list for all high school students, I wish I had ready this 15 yrs ago!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've ever read
Reviewed in Australia on 23 April 2019
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I read this book in a day. I could not put it down.
Scott advises what to do with your money in the most user friendly, easy to understand terms.
He breaks everything down into bite size, manageable chunks and is very generous and clear with his information.
He writes with so much humour and compassion and is so completely relatable that it's like having a conversation with a mate.
Best of all, he has given me hope that I can still have a comfortable retirement.
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Nicky McManus
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in Australia on 13 August 2017
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As someone who felt like we just spent money aimlessly and like it was going out of fashion, this book is fantastic. Extremely easy to read and understand, chockers full of practical and straight-to-the-point advice and funny and motivating at the same time. My wife and I can't wait to put the advice into practice and be on our way to enjoying life while the finances take care of themselves. Brilliant book!
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Millie
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the plain English & simple steps!
Reviewed in Australia on 21 August 2018
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Loved this book! Enjoyed the humor amidst the great advice, written in layman's terms that even I (as a complete non-finance, mathematically challenged person) could understand😊 Can't wait to put the steps in place & start my journey to the ultimate place of real financial freedom! Guess it's such an easy read because the content is relevant to anyone who knows debt.
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Anjelina
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
Reviewed in Australia on 6 February 2019
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Thank you so much for this book, this is the best step by step money guide anyone ever need, It’s easy to read and understand with the steps by steps, and easy to follow. I love the date nights and follow it religiously, this book has helped me a lot around money, I can’t thank you enough I’ve even bought new pillows, thank you so much Scott.
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Tahlia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to learn how to set up financial security for yourself.
Reviewed in Australia on 25 December 2020
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I quite enjoyed reading this book. It was funny, easy to understand and easy to implement into my daily life. I highly recommend it, especially to those in their late teens and early 20s (I am 22) as it is a great way to start setting yourself up for financial security.
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Leokmb
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and easy to understand
Reviewed in Australia on 13 July 2019
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Very enjoyable read for a finance book! I liked the advice given and was pleased that I already gave some of the suggestions in place. I also like to down to earth approach and that it is so encouraging and positive about financial control being within reach of ordinary folk.
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Alex James
5.0 out of 5 stars Best, positive and helpful read!
Reviewed in Australia on 26 July 2018
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Absolute awesome read! Enjoyed the book thoroughly and very easy to understand. Some very helpful lessons and tips on financial freedom was explained throughout the book. Book was delivered on time and in great condition. I have recommended this book to all my family and friends.
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Blond007
5.0 out of 5 stars Everybody needs to read this
Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2021
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Easy to read, even have a laugh a long the way. Good, easy to understand instructions on how to get your finances under control. Can’t recommend this book high enough.
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