

I used my only trial credit on this book, I was disappointed to learn this is mostly for Australians. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? 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.! I know Audible has a plethora of money-savvy people, so Pape's info might not be extraordinarily mind-blowing. I'm a finance idiot, so this is where I'm coming from as I write this review. Determining your retirement number/age based on your savings (without spazzing about being older and nowhere near there).

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. Pape points out how, despite recessions/depressions/wars, things just bounce back. Not being afraid of the stock market (which was a huuuuge one for me. Making a date night with your partner weekly then monthly to specifically talk about financial issues and what dreams y'all have. Yes, tax laws, investing particulars, home buying is somewhat different, but the majority of the theory is applicable anywhere. Most of The Barefoot Investor is sound advice. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. 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. Why you don't need $1 million to retire.with the Donald Bradman Retirement Strategy.Handing your kids (or grandkids) $140,000 checks on their 21st birthdays.Finding a financial advisor who won't rip you off.Saving $78,173 on your mortgage and wiping out seven years of payments.Doubling your income using the Trapeze Strategy.Saving up a six-figure house deposit in 20 months.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 get a step-by-step formula: open this account, then do this call this person, and say this invest money here and not there. Well, you won't be overwhelmed with a bunch of "tips" or a strict budget (that you won't follow). That's a bold claim, given there are already thousands of finance books on the shelves. This is the only money guide you'll ever need. Fully revised and updated for the 2020-2021 financial year
