Why is the Barefoot blueprint closing?

Many members told us the Blueprint was a life-changing experience for them. However, in 2019, to focus on non-profit work, I made the tough decision to shut the Barefoot Blueprint down.

How many copies has the Barefoot Investor sold?

1.43 million print copies
The Barefoot Investor has been an unprecedented success, selling more than 1.43 million print copies alone, according to Nielsen Bookscan data. It is also the nation’s best-selling audible book — and The Barefoot Investor for Families has sold over 247,000 copies as well.

Is Barefoot Investor worth reading?

The Barefoot Investor, written by Scott Pape is a great book. It is packed full of great financial advice that can help you grow your wealth. I stumbled across this book in 2016, and it actually was one of the things that got me very interested in finance and growing my wealth.

Is the Barefoot Investor married?

Hello Scott, Our relationship began in an online Barefoot group about two years ago — and we just got married last month! We are hard-working teachers who enjoy being thrifty. We have an ETF share portfolio and an investment property, and we are enjoying the financial freedom of following the Barefoot Steps.

What ETF does Scott Pape recommend?

Finally to cap off the Breakfree Index Fund Portfolio, Pape recommends a 10% allocation into the VAF ETF from Vanguard, which tracks the performance of high quality Australian bonds.

Is Scott Pape a financial advisor?

Scott Pape makes money sexy. Heralded as the Jamie Oliver of finance, he is a successful stockbroker and a former investment advisor with one of Melbourne’s leading finance firms EL & C Baillieu. Scott Pape is also a media commentator, author and host of his own radio show titled The Barefoot Investor on 90.7 Syn FM.

What qualifications does Scott Pape have?

Scott Pape grew up in Ouyen, Victoria, where he held odd jobs – once being paid by his father with a single BHP share. He later attended La Trobe University, receiving his Bachelor of Business degree in 2001. In 2003, Pape presented a weekly finance show for young people on SYN Radio in Melbourne.

Why is the Barefoot Investor so popular?

She says a lot of people respond to the book’s simplicity and its easy to follow rules for spending, saving, and paying down debt. “It’s got an easy to follow plan for paying attention to different areas of finances, like debt, insurance, savings,” she said.

Why is The Barefoot Investor so popular?

How long does it take to read barefoot investor?

around 5-6 hours
It takes around 5-6 hours to read The Barefoot Investor if you read every page. But if you skim over and read only the key ideas it’ll take less than 2 hours.

Who is Scott Pape married to?

LIZ PAPEScott Pape / Spouse

How many bank accounts do I need Barefoot Investor?

five
Setting up The Barefoot Investor bank accounts For your money to flow through your buckets you’ll need to have a series of bank accounts – five to be exact. Don’t worry, only two of them will need a debit card. The other three can be online accounts.