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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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victor matthews
1.0 out of 5 stars If You Want to Retire Wealthy - Don't Buy This Book
Reviewed in Australia on 22 May 2020
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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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Manan.cm.au
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3.0 out of 5 stars Timid approach to finance
Reviewed in Australia on 23 April 2019
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This book is over-hyped in Australia. I see it in prominent location in every book rack across major book stores. Maybe that's why I had high expectations. But the book is just a mom-dad common sense timid advise for living an average life. Good advise if you want to exist as an "average". Not good if you want to opt for a aggressive approach to life in which you may end up being broke or being really well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For real: The only money book you need
Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2017
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book! Life changing!
Reviewed in Australia on 5 August 2017
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This book is wonderful for Australian based readers who are unsure of what to do with their finances. It will ensure your financial freedom! Easy to follow steps and solid advice. It's embarrassing to admit but I've been in debt for almost 20 years and with this help after only 9 months I have paid it all off and I am now starting a small investment portfolio and I have the confidence to say that I will be able to save a house deposit in a couple of years (or less) plus i have no more fears about retiring in poverty. I really didn't think any of this was possible! It's such a great feeling! Stop reading this and start reading the book!
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Lily Malone
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5.0 out of 5 stars No Boring Budgets!
Reviewed in Australia on 7 August 2017
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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 ;)
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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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kirribilligirl
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4.0 out of 5 stars Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Timely.
Reviewed in Australia on 29 May 2017
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Such sensible, practical advise. So many investment books focus on the quest to raise enormous wealth and to be extraordinarily ambitious, for many of us our wants and needs are considerably less ambitious ! Buy a home, pay our bills, have some money for friends, family and holiday fun, save money for our retirement and build some wealth with what's left over. If your struggling on how to get started this is the book for you. I'm in my 60's and Scott gave me many ideas to live hastle free in retirement by managing my money more effectively. If you are 18 or 90 you will pick up some excellent tips.
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"Alberta"
1.0 out of 5 stars Info excellent however book arrived dirty and very damaged.
Reviewed in Australia on 6 December 2020
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The book contents are great, I already have a copy and bought this one as a birthday present for my niece. I’m very disappointed with the physical condition of the book. It arrived looking like it had been dropped on the corner and then stood on. The cover and all pages on one corner are bent and folded, and it was covered in dusty dirt. It is in no condition to read, let alone give to someone else. A total waste of money because I now need to go to a bookstore and buy another copy.
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Katrina Patch
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in Australia on 11 May 2017
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I had heard a few people mention this book so I thought I'd investigate. Within two hours I was setting up new bank accounts. I am deliriously happy that I have a plan and I am now in control. The moment that really got me? When he asks you to consider what you have to show for all the income you've learnt. Not much really. I'll be buying copies for my kids and my friends. Absolute gold!
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L Harrison
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5.0 out of 5 stars Deservedly 5 stars.
Reviewed in Australia on 8 April 2021
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A lot of useful information, keen insights on important issues, and a few dad jokes that nearly cost the author a star. :D

The only group I felt were underrepresented in the book were those who, whether by catastrophe or bad planning, find themselves five years out from retirement and with little accumulated. In fairness, this was something weighing on my mind because a friend, at 60, just lost everything. Is it even possible to achieve a comfortable retirement after a financial disaster like that? After fire, floods, Covid, and later-life divorce, I'd like to see Scott Pape's take on what can be done.

Back on track: If there's just one book you're willing to read on this subject, Scott Pape should be the author of it. A very well-deserved 5 stars.
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