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**This Classic Edition has been updated for 2022 and beyond**

THE ALL-TIME #1 AUSTRALIAN BESTSELLER

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

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

Yet there’s a reason this book is in one in every 20 Australian homes.

You’ll find out 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.

The Barefoot Steps stand the test of time. In this classic edition, 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 Barefoot Steps, freed themselves from crippling debt and achieved amazing, life-changing results.

And you’re next.

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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. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

'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.

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

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.

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

Scott Pape is the founder of the Barefoot Investor, and author of the bestseller The Barefoot Investor: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need. For well over a decade Scott has reached millions of Australians through his national weekend newspaper columns, appearances on TV and radio and his bestselling books. He teaches people from all walks of life how to become financially independent.

Scott Pape has been voted 'Australia’s most trusted finance expert'. He’s the Barefoot Investor. A fiercely independent investment adviser who, for over a decade, has reached millions of Australians through his newspaper columns, and on TV and radio. He teaches people from all walks of life how to become financially independent. --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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Scott Pape's bestselling money guide, The Barefoot Investor – now including updates for the 2019–2020 financial year! --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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'Follow the Barefoot path or at least consider doing so as soon as possible.' -- Tim Fischer, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09YGYTL39
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 2 edition (19 April 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 10642 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 279 pages

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victor matthews

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.

31 people found this helpful

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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.

38 people found this helpful

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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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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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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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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2021

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The first chapter of the book is a harrowing account of animal suffering that is completely unnecessary to the book and haunts you though out.
Its supposed to make you 'gaurd your money but instead it just leaves you feeling theirs something not quite right with the guy for thinking it was OK.
Using barefoot implied an element of connection with animals and earth which resonated with me.
Instead there was a lack of empathy using such an upsetting analogy.

7 people found this helpful

runner

Absolute must-read for everyone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 June 2018

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Everyone should read this. Written for an Australian audience (gives solution examples of Australian accounts and products), but sage advice for everyone. Should be a mandatory part of the school curriculum globally - how to manage your money & financial position throughout life. I am giving a copy to each of my family members for their birthday this year and my Aussie friends and I all rave about this book (and we’re highly educated). Great sound advice for everyone from all walks of life, whatever your financial starting point or background. Can not recommend highly enough. Scott Pape deserves an Order of Australia medal.

9 people found this helpful

M. Needham

Not just for Australians!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 February 2019

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This practical book is a great easy to follow guide no matter where you live. Although all the examples are Australian, most of the principles apply wherever you live. Setting up your key bank accounts and focusing on paying down debt is great, sensible advice that anyone can follow. Scot’s easy writing style and plain language make this a practical and easy read that will have a significant impact on your wealth and wellbeing.

2 people found this helpful

Jack Atherton

This book is second to none if you want to take control of your finances

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 June 2021

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Living in the UK I wasn't sure if the Auzzie principles written about in this book would translate to my situation. It does really well because it makes sure the rules and suggestions made are universal to anyone, anywhere, and from any background. Also, the rules and principles are written in a way that is fun and, most importantly, simple to understand. Would recommend this book to anyone who wants to be in control of their finances and achieve financial freedom for themselves and their family.

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Dasha

Recommended by a friend who just paid off her house at 42

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 August 2019

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A great book, now I just need to research the equivalents for the UK and Europe. I wonder if any UK financial advisor would do what Scott Pape did. After seeing all my friends owning a home by now even though they earn less than me, I am more than ready to humbly learn and simply try out all the advice.

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