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

" Read it when I was 17. Helped me throughout adulthood. Simple. "

" I don't remember anything from this work. I just remember that I read it. "

" I didn't like how this book was written, but it has a lot of great information in it. "

" This is a great financial advice resource for beginners. Being a young professional, I found many of the tips practical and helpful. Prior investment knowledge is not required making the book easy to follow. "

" This is a great book told in novel form that makes common sense out of the often complex world of personal finance. Buy this for your college student who is now on his or her own. "

" This booked KICKED BUTT! This has given lots of very realistic, easy tips on financial planning. It is written in a very witty way, almost as a story about 4 guys just chatting, which makes it easy to follow. "

" Financial advice written so regular people can understand it, told as conversations between a wealthy barber and people who'd like to learn his secrets. "

" Yawn...zzzzzz "

" Read this in 1997 ish....great advice...reading his new book now! "

" A good read and great basic principals for those starting out ... But I am not a fan of mural funds. "

" Vraiment instructif et passionnant! "

" I read this book the year it came out. It has some good sound advice, I know because I have used some of it. "

" Simple, easy-to-follow advice on creating wealth slowly and carefully over time. Common-sense, but put in a way that makes it easy to take action in your own life. I bought copies to give my nephews when they graduated from high school - you can't start too early! "

" I read this before I married Weldon, but is taught me a lot. A great book for someone just learning about finances. "

" LOVE the simplistic way Chilton explains financial planning. This book was around way before the "Dave Ramsey" hype and really got our marital economic plans underway when we first got married. We have stuck with it ever since! "

" Had some good ideas, fairly comprehensive. Didn't grab me in quite the way some other money books have. "

" Great book on personal finance in a format that's fun and easy to read. "

" Perhaps one of the worst written books I have ever finished. But I did gain some understanding of a lot of financial terms and concepts. "

" My dh and I read this together. It read like a novel, but was informative, as well "

" This book changed the way I see my finances. It's written in a "story" so you dont get too bored. "

" Financial advice written as a conversation between a barber and his client. I read this years ago and found it a good read but Chilton's newer book (The Wealthy Barber Returns) is much better. "

" It's pretty basic advice, especially if you've read any other personal finance books, but it's a good starting point if you're just learning about personal finance. "

" I don't know if I was the right audience, but, although it had a few good points, the book was corny as all hell. "

" For a book about money, it's pretty readable. You wouldn't read it for its literary value, but it's informative. "

" I have read this before, but it had been awhile and I always like these books. Makes me more conscious of what I am spending my money on :) A reminder is always nice! "

" This is a great book about finance, written in everyday conversational language. My financial plans are based on this. I highly recommend it! "

" this was a really fun story that teaches you about mutual funds. I really enjoyed it. It may have been a phase I was going thru, but I really enjoyed reading this book. "

" Really useful, easy read for those just learning about personal finance. "

" The advice is straight forward and easy to understand. The writing style is awful. It's cheesy and predictable, but the writing style isn't the point of the book I guess. "

" The Classic book on living frugally and delaying gratification. "

" Easy book on financial planning hat makes sense for all of us "

" I don't remember anything from this work. I just remember that I read it. "

" Read it a few times. A must read for every young person before they cash in their first pay check to make sure that they will live very very well financially when older. <br/>I bought many copies and gave them as gift to nieces and nephews. "

" Easy to read financial book with a ridiculously cheesy story line. I am going to implement some of the ideas presented. If I am rich in 27 years, it probably should be put in the &quot;to-read&quot; pile. "

" It's been over a decade since I read this book, but I remember that it helped inspire me to put the maximum amount into my 401 K and get started on the road to saving and investing. "

" Read it as soon as i finished residency... was planning on having tons of money! "

" So excited this book was given to me at 24 and at the beginning of a new job! The barber is leading me right! "

" This book changed the way I see my finances. It's written in a &quot;story&quot; so you dont get too bored. "

" this was a really fun story that teaches you about mutual funds. I really enjoyed it. It may have been a phase I was going thru, but I really enjoyed reading this book. "

" Perhaps one of the worst written books I have ever finished. But I did gain some understanding of a lot of financial terms and concepts. "

" Really excellent financial advice, presented in the most tedious novel I've ever read. This book is both awesome and abysmal at the same time. "

" A great and simple guide to riches (the real way, by saving!). <br/> <br/>A book we should all read once per year as our spending habits start to slide. <br/> <br/> "

" I didn't like how this book was written, but it has a lot of great information in it. "

" An enjoyable personal finance book. Written like a story. My 10 year old daughter picked it up and read most of it herself. "

" Better than Rich Dad Poor Dad. Basic lay man's discussion on personal finance. Excellent way of delivering financial insights. This book should be taught in high school. "