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The Barefoot Investor 2020 Update: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need Paperback – 1 December 2020

by Scott Pape (Author)
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** Reviewed 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 7 years of payments

Finding a financial advisor who won't rip you off

Handing your kids (or grandkids) a $140,000 cheque on their 21st birthday

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.

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    296 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Wiley
  4. Publication date
    1 December 2020
  5. Dimensions
    17.93 x 1.7 x 23.01 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0730324214
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0730324218
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From the Publisher

SCOTT PAPE is the Barefoot Investor. For over fifteen years he has reached millions of Australians through his newspaper columns, and on TV and radio. In 2014 Scott and his family lost everything in a bushfire?but what they did next that's the real story.

From the Inside Flap

'This book will help you protect the people you love.' Melissa Doyle, host of Sunday Night

'Follow the Barefoot path or at least consider doing so as soon as possible.' Tim Fischer, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia

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.

Updated for the 2020-2021 financial year, you'll get the skinny on…

  • Saving up a six-figure house deposit in 20 months
  • Doubling your income using the 'Trapeze Strategy'
  • Saving $77641 on your mortgage and wiping out almost 7 years of payments
  • Handing your kids (or grandkids) a $140000 cheque on their 21st birthday
  • 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.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 1st edition (1 December 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0730324214
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0730324218
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.93 x 1.7 x 23.01 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 7,699 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Written from the heart
Reviewed in Australia on 8 March 2024
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Solid financial advice for everyone, in such an entertaining easy to understand book. A must read , you will love it.
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Lilly
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Australia on 10 March 2024
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So very educational and easy to read
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John Andrius
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic budget advice
Reviewed in Australia on 24 February 2024
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I purchased this for my Granddaughter (single mum) to help her with creating strategies to manage her income. She loves it and has already seen improvements in the way she plans her household budget.
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Brody Pattison
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
Reviewed in Australia on 1 February 2024
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Before I even began taking the steps laid out in this book I felt less anxious about money. Money has been the number 1 source of stress in my life and it came from a combination of poor spending habits and just not understanding many of the intricacies of the financial world. This book explains everything the average Joe needs to know in order to succeed with money and even though I am only a month into taking the steps I feel a great weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
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HKA
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Australia on 9 June 2023
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I got this as an audiobook which was great. Easy to listen to whilst doing other things. Overall content and money tips and tricks are easy to follow and makes sense but great to have it all in one place. Have gone back to this book at time to time over the years.
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Anthony
5.0 out of 5 stars Financial bible
Reviewed in Australia on 17 January 2024
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I have borrowed this book several times from my library… & thought now I’m gonna buy a copy… this is a fantastic & easy book to read, it gives great advice on all levels of finance…
Well worth reading…
And yes you can read this book barefoot 😆
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Samson
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book
Reviewed in Australia on 8 January 2024
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I bought this for a relative in the UK and gave it to him for Christmas when he was visiting recently. It was recommended to me a few years ago and I followed it as much as possible...I have now 'paid it forward' and recommended it to others
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JENNIFER BRADY
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
Reviewed in Australia on 14 January 2024
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Great book.
Unlike most financial books, this is easy to read and follow. Great suggestions and step by step instructions on how to take control of your finances and improve your finances.
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars I Recommend This Book All the Time
Reviewed in Canada on 14 June 2023
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Great Financial Handbook. Doesn't just advise on what to do, but walks you through HOW to do it. Great for people who are combining finances.
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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 25 December 2022
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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.
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Nathan Miranda
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Everybody should ready it.
Reviewed in Brazil on 29 December 2020
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Scott writes the book from his heart giving valuable advice. Very import read for anyone who needs to take control of its finance. Totally recommend this book.
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Chambers Greg
5.0 out of 5 stars Top tips and have shared with friends
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2022
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This is a solid book with practical everyday advice for those looking to get into saving and planning for the future financially.
The system in the book is no frills but gives a clear structure with reasons why. Once the steps are implemented then things can run automatically. Unlike other authors in this space, the book is not there to sell a course or a program - good honest help
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Benedicte suzuki
5.0 out of 5 stars Un livre a absolument s'acheter
Reviewed in France on 18 May 2021
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J'ai entendu parler de Scott Pape par un podcast appelé "Mme Fauchée", elle en faisait un résumé et je l'ai trouvé tellement intéressant que j'ai acheté l'audio (impossible d'avoir le livre en France).
Bien que Scott Pape soit australien et que certaines de ses idées soient pour le système australien, il est un génie quand aux idées de bien gérer son argent! Je regrette n'avoir pas eu son livre plus tôt
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