The Barefoot Investor: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 7,777 ratings

Price: 17.46

Last update: 12-21-2024


About this item

Fully revised and updated for the 2020-2021 financial year

This is the only money guide you'll ever need.

That's a bold claim, given there are already thousands of finance books on the shelves.

So what makes this one different?

Well, you won't be overwhelmed with a bunch of "tips" or a strict budget (that you won't follow).

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. All with a glass of wine in your hand.

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 also get the skinny on:

  • Saving up a six-figure house deposit in 20 months
  • Doubling your income using the Trapeze Strategy
  • Saving $78,173 on your mortgage and wiping out seven years of payments
  • Finding a financial advisor who won't rip you off
  • Handing your kids (or grandkids) $140,000 checks on their 21st birthdays
  • Why you don't need $1 million to retire...with the Donald Bradman Retirement Strategy

Sound too good to be true? It's not.

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.

And you're next.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Tim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Understandable and clear financial advice
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019
    My brother put me on to this book and I am greatful that he did. Scott breaks down the confusion and technical jargon around financial planning and puts it all into very easy steps that any lay person can follow. Just taking the first few steps of reviewing my current habits and setting up the buckets approach has really made me feel so much more in control of my finances and far less stressed about my future. This really is an easy book to follow and written with good wit and texture which makes it an entertaining read. I would highly recommend just starting it as I did and you will soon be at the last page with confidence in your new financial plan.
  • RonnieB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Straight Talk
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
    Written in a folksy fashion but full of down-to-earth advice on how to get your finances in order. Getting rid of toxic debt, creating a sense of control and eventually investing for the future. It details simple ways of setting up money management, but in my experience it takes effort to do and keep up. But the results are worth it.
    If you have credit card debt that won't go away, have trouble saving, fear you'll be broke within a month if you lose your job or other financial malady, get this book.
  • John Dekker
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Australian Dave Ramsey
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
    This book was really fun to read. Pape is consistently interesting and engaging. It was not particularly life-changing for me: most of his advice concerns things I've already been doing for years. But there are many people out there for whom this book is exactly what they need.

    Pape is like an Australian Dave Ramsey. The book is written in very Australian language, and the situations he discusses are usually specific to Australia. Yet many of Pape's principles and steps are identical to Ramsey: both emphasise paying off debt quickly, but not before you set up an emergency fund (as Ramsey calls it) or "Mojo" (Pape's term). Being Australian, Pape is a lot more laid back, and, unlike Ramsey, does not push a strict budgetary system.

    One of the things that comes through in this book is that Pape is a man of integrity and compassion - he has a genuine concern for those who feel trapped by debt or a fearful for their financial future. This is an excellent book, and Pape appears to be an excellent mentor.
  • Col P
    4.0 out of 5 stars Simple, immediately usable.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
    Although I am later in life and building wealth is no longer a priority, there was plenty of practical material available in this book about managing one's money day-to-day and over the medium term. In many respects it is a step-by-step guide - very useful for people such as I with little interest in the intricacies of investing, markets, etc. I purchased two further copies for each of my children and their partners and they have acted in accordance with the advice provided and are already most pleased with the outcomes of their revised approach to managing family finances and superannuation.
  • Nyuk Loong Kiw
    5.0 out of 5 stars no nonsense self help financial book with step by step guide
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022
    I have heard a lot about barefoot investor and have been part of the local facebook group for a while. I happen to be travelling and had about 10 hours to kill so decided to start reading Scott’s book, to see what the fuss is all about.

    I have read 20+ financial related topics, and from now on, this book will be the number 1 book i will recommend to all my friends and colleagues, who needed help in understand how money works, as well as sorting out their personal financial goal. Book is very easy to read, with no nonsense step by step guides, which should be fairly easy to follow for most people.

    Well done Scott on writing this book. I finally understand why people rave about your book now.
  • Max Hay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gratitude
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018
    Inspiring. I felt a torch light up inside of me as I read my way through Scott's book. Coming across this book couldn't have come at a better time in our lives. Just the day before my wife and I had been discussing our finances, and how we were stuck in a rut with no forseable way out. I felt lost. I had even said to my wife, 'I'm sorry, I don't know what to do'. Our financial situation was dire and we were drowning in debt. This was odd considering that together we net $4000 a fortnight. I thought, how can we possibly be struggling so bad with this much money. I was then told about this book, and though I have only just finished it and about to start our first Date Night, I feel a breath of life, positivity and hope return to our lives. I am looking forward so much to clearing our debt and taking control of everything, while we watch our nest egg grow. I know this will work for us, and I am dedicated more than ever. Thank you, thank you, thank you Scott
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read and good advice.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
    Scott Pape is a legend when it comes to finance.
    I read the book with interest and was very proud when I read the last chapter ( I am retired) and found that I was in the exact position that Scott said I should be in retirement. I have property investments fully owned, a share portfolio with no debt and superannuation giving my wife and I a good cash flow in our retirement.
    Unknowingly I had followed Scott's financial plan through my working life and it has certainly paid off for me. He mentions common sense in financial affairs and this is very true. We are fully self funded, getting no payment from the Government and if everybody followed Scott's plan we would have a far less reliance on Government benefits and the country would be in a far better state.
    I always read Scott's column in the Sun Herald every weekend, it is good reading and good advice. A great book every one should read and follow.

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