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The Wealthy Barber: Everyone's Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent

Author:
David Chilton
Read by:
L.J. Ganser
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Book
31
Narrator
10
Release Date
July 8, 2011
Duration
6 hours 55 minutes
Summary
A frequent guest on national TV and radio shows, David Chilton is widely praised for his ability to combine humor and common sense to show people the simplicity of sound financial planning. This updated edition of one of the biggest-selling financial-planning books will help you straighten out the complex twists and turns of personal finance on the road to monetary independence. Chilton shows you how to get rich slowly and steadily--even if your salary is average! Relying on his fictional assistant, Roy the barber, and healthy dollops of humor, Chilton shows how you can take charge of your money now and achieve future financial freedom. Using an entertaining story to present his plan, Chilton shows you the way to fiscal good fortune, even if your current finances seem like a calamity. L.J. Ganser's congenial narration highlights Chilton's affable, readily accessible style.
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Profile Avatar Umair T. Jun 2026

If you are a Canadian looking to read this classic for its famous Canadian financial and tax advice, do not buy this specific version on this platform. The Wealthy Barber was originally written by a Canadian for Canadians, but the version sold here is the adapted U.S. edition. Instead of discussing RRSPs, TFSAs, and Canadian tax laws, the audio continuously references American 401(k)s, IRAs, and U.S. estate planning. The core financial habits taught by Roy the barber (like saving 10% and buying term insurance) are still timeless and valuable, which is the only reason I am giving it two stars. However, because the platform's description completely fails to mention that this is the American adaptation, it is highly misleading for Canadian listeners. If you want the actual Canadian strategies, look for the physical book or a version that explicitly states it features Canadian content.

Profile Avatar Cairo Patterson Mar 2021

I’ve read this book in my 20’s. So much more to take in when read by someone else

Profile Avatar Cole C. Sep 2020

great listen

The Wealthy Barber: Everyone's Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent

The Wealthy Barber: Everyone's Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent

Author: David Chilton
Read by: L.J. Ganser
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