Amazon.com.au:Customer reviews: The Barefoot Investor, Revised and Updated Edition: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need
Skip to main content
.com.au
Hello Select your address
All
Select the department you want to search in
Hello, Sign in
Account & Lists
Returns & Orders
Cart
All
Best Sellers Customer Service Prime Today's Deals Fashion Music Books Kindle Books New Releases Electronics Home Gift Cards Toys & Games Computers Audible Video Games Beauty Gift Ideas Amazon Outlet Sports, Fitness & Outdoors Health & Personal Care Home Improvement Pet Supplies Automotive Coupons Subscribe and save Sell
Createspace

  • The Barefoot Investor, Revised and Updated Edition: The Only Money...
  • ›
  • Customer reviews

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
2,049 global ratings
5 star
87%
4 star
9%
3 star
2%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%
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
Write a review
How are ratings calculated?
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness.
See All Buying Options

Top positive review

All positive reviews›
Amazon Customer
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.
Read more
29 people found this helpful

Top critical review

All critical reviews›
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.
Read more
31 people found this helpful

Search
Sort by
Top reviews
Filter by
All reviewers
All stars
Text, image, video
Filtered by
containing "thanks scott"Clear filter
51 global reviews
This filter only shows ratings with reviews.

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

From Australia

Lily Malone
TOP 500 REVIEWER
5.0 out of 5 stars No Boring Budgets!
Reviewed in Australia on 7 August 2017
Verified Purchase
So the beginning of this was a bit 'rah rah' motivational for me... with lots about the author's personal scenarios on his farm (there was a fire) and more to do with alpacas and planting trees. Once we got past the metaphorical though, this book got extremely useful, very practical, and it got there fast.
It nails down to scripts to empower you to talk with your bank manager, super-fund manager, insurance brokers etc; and what to look out for in terms of fees and costs on everyday bank accounts/credit cards etc etc. Beating the banker is a key aim, and who doesn't like the idea of that?
It's also got a nice touch of humour which made me giggle in parts.
My hubby was a fan of Scott Pape's newspaper column, though I've never read it. He tells me that used to have a nice line of humour in it too.
So it's a good read in terms of language and style, and it has some excellent information that I intend to follow. I don't think I'm chopping up my credit card as he advocates, but beyond that, the amount you need to retire comfortably, and how superannuation will get you there, was the biggest benefit to me. Oh - and the back of the book - stuff about legacy? That's a great reminder that you can't take the whole lot with you when you fall off your perch.
There's a lot in this book about less is more - and you don't need huge incomes to get started (who knew that people earning more than $70k/year are not necessarily happier than those earning less??), you do need to start saving/growing money now though, or as young as you can as the greatest lever for wealth creation is time. Oh, and there are no boring budgets in this book, although there are definite buckets for your money!
Thank you Scott Pape for sharing such insight and knowledge. I have a feeling it's going to become a bit of a Bible.
p.s. I bought this on Kindle sale... I think that speaks to my financial management ;)
22 people found this helpful
Helpful
Report abuse
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Ross Spokes
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book you will ever read on Financial Control
Reviewed in Australia on 18 August 2017
Verified Purchase
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.
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Report abuse
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


BERNIE KELLY
4.0 out of 5 stars If you need to get your money order then this is a MUST READ !
Reviewed in Australia on 12 January 2019
Verified Purchase
I am 60. You think I would have my act together by this age, but after reading ‘Barefoot’, I realised how much I had forgotten and how much I didn’t know about managing my finances.

I needed this shake up and I thank Scott for writing his advices in such a fun, candid way. He entertained me, while shaking my roots and inspiring me to take control of my monetary future.

I reckon he and this book would do the same for anyone, which is why I suggest you should pick up this book and let it show you the pathway to financial freedom. The advices are truly that good.

The only reason why I gave it a 9/10 and not a perfect score is because I sensed that the philosophy is very much Scott’s and by his own admission he is driven by creating SAFETY. So, if you are after some creative risk taking strategies here, you may have to look elsewhere.

But do buy the book ... read it ... and be inspired.
It will certainly get you moving in right directions.
It’s a MUST READ.

Well done Scott.

Bernie K
One person found this helpful
Helpful
Report abuse
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Irene Atkins
4.0 out of 5 stars Would've like the updated versions free
Reviewed in Australia on 9 March 2020
Verified Purchase
I think this is a great and simple read. I am now on a path to a far more secure future. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, thanks SCott. I'm disappointed however, that Kindle don't provide the updated veriosn free of charge. I bought the 2018 version assuming its "the only money guide i'll ever need". Since then it has been updated; i'd assumed buying the Kindle version, this update would be provided free of charge, but that doesn't seem to be the case. The update leaves me wondering what needed updating and subsequently what important information i'm missing out on. Maybe this should be titled "the only money guide you'll ever need until it's updated, then maybe get that one too just so you're up to date!"
Helpful
Report abuse
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring book
Reviewed in Australia on 26 May 2017
Verified Purchase
After reading this book and just doing the very first few steps, I feel actually positive towards my debts rather than burying them and pretending they​ don't exist. Having a strategy and some guidance has made me believe being debt free is achievable, whereas before was just a pipedream.
For now I'm lining up my dominos, one at a time
Thanks Scott
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Report abuse
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars This advice is AMAZING! Lots to think about and change instantly
Reviewed in Australia on 20 March 2018
Verified Purchase
Thank you Scott. This advice is AMAZING! Lots to think about and change instantly. My beautiful Wifey and I are now Barefoot devotees and have made so many improvements already and we only found the book 6 weeks ago! Thank you for pointing out the bleeding obvious in such a heart felt and funny way. They say that common sense is not very common, and from personal experience that especially applies to finances!
Thanks again mate. LOVE your work.
PS I've also strangely found myself wearing shoes much less...
One person found this helpful
Helpful
Report abuse
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Tu Sen
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Actionable Steps to Manage Our Money
Reviewed in Australia on 24 February 2021
Verified Purchase
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..
Helpful
Report abuse
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Barefoot, you’ve given me HOPE
Reviewed in Australia on 25 February 2018
Verified Purchase
I loved reading this book! It was fun, easy and it taught me about taking control of my finances and my future, something we hadn’t done before.
We are going well, buying what we want, own our own home, run our own business.....but hadn’t really ‘planned’ for our future. We were just going to work hard and hope for the best. This attitude worried me constantly.
Now I have a plan, I have the directions to execute it and I feel 100% happier already! Thank you Scott xxx
One person found this helpful
Helpful
Report abuse
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Miss S. L. Lee-harper
5.0 out of 5 stars This guy makes looking after your money simple and with a lot of laughs
Reviewed in Australia on 31 May 2020
Verified Purchase
My poor husband keeps nodding his head and smiling at me with greyed out fish-eyes as he tries to be polite at my after-dinner conversation. "This guy is so great! He just says it how I can understand it"
"Ohh that's nice" (nods nods)

Thank you Scott for helping me not sleep through understanding simple home finance - You deserve all your 5 stars
Helpful
Report abuse
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Yep. I'VE GOT THIS, NOW.
Reviewed in Australia on 14 October 2017
Verified Purchase
Practical, commonsense, ROADMAP. Part of the struggle to be in control is feeling like you don't know where you're going. The exact steps... the route... the priorities... knowing what to do, how, when and why.
The sense of empowerment from this book is uplifting.
Thanks Scott Pape, for giving me the roadmap, and the confidence, to say: I've got this now.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Report abuse
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


  • ←Previous
  • Next page→
Need customer service? Click here
‹ See all details for The Barefoot Investor, Revised and Updated Edition: The Only Money...

Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations
›
View or edit your browsing history
After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Back to top
Get to Know Us
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Corporate Information
  • Press Releases
  • Amazon Science
Make Money with Us
  • Independently Publish with Us
  • Sell on Amazon
  • Drive with Amazon Flex
  • Advertise Your Products
  • Associates Program
  • Host an Amazon Hub
Let Us Help You
  • COVID-19 and Amazon
  • Your Account
  • Your Orders
  • Delivery Rates & Policies
  • Returns & Replacements
  • Manage Your Content and Devices
  • Help
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Singapore
  • Spain
  • Turkey
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
And don't forget:
  • Amazon Advertising
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Goodreads
  • Shopbop
  • Conditions of Use & Sale
  • Privacy Notice
  • Interest-Based Ads Notice
© 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates