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  • Buy This, Not That

  • How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom
  • By: Sam Dogen
  • Narrated by: Feodor Chin, Sam Dogen
  • Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (133 ratings)

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Buy This, Not That

By: Sam Dogen
Narrated by: Feodor Chin, Sam Dogen
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SPEND YOUR WAY TO FREEDOM LIKE A TRUE FINANCIAL SAMURAI

Sam Dogen, creator of the Financial Samurai blog, knows that you need to spend money to make money. He’s taught over 90 million followers how to invest wisely in all facets of life, from education to parenting to relationships to side hustles, even choosing where to work and play.

Now, in his Wall Street Journal bestseller, Buy This, Not That, the Financial Samurai takes the guesswork out of financial planning and shows you exactly what to buy, how much to spend, and how to optimize every dollar you earn so you can maximize wealth building and live life on your terms. The good news? You don’t need to be a millionaire or a genius to achieve financial freedom. It’s about making the most of your money, now and forever—and it’s never too late to get started. You’ll learn:

  • The Financial Samurai’s 70/30 framework for optimal financial decision-making
  • What is “good debt” and “bad debt,” and the right way to pay down debt or invest
  • Strategies and tips for building passive income streams that work for your goals and risk tolerance
  • How to invest in real estate, even if you can't afford to buy property
  • Rules for spending—from coffee and cars to mortgages and marriage
  • And so much more!

* This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF with diagrams and charts from the book.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Sam Dogen (P)2022 Penguin Audio
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Pretty good book

You won’t regret listening to this book. I’ve read or listened to dozens of other books and this is in the top 25%.

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One of my favorites!

Great book with some great lessons that I can’t wait to apply to my life.

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Awesome book

Great book from financial samurai on investing, personal finance, and other hacks. Loved all the diagrams, tools, and practical advice. Wish there was a little more on private investing (syndications). Also the reading performance was a little robotic - would have preferred the author to have read the whole thing.

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Some great advice.

Like many books of this sort, I wish I listened to it 20 years ago. Better late than never I suppose. If the title appeals to you you should give a listen.

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Amazing Book! Insightful and Practical Advice

Amazing Book! Insightful and Practical Advice for wealth creation, ultimate freedom and a happy and fullfilled life! Highly recommended!

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Great book full of financial wisdom

This book is great and hits the guts of what we all need to be doing for financial success.

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doesn't live up to title

very basic Financial info that didn't address the topic of what to buy like I hoped

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Great advice, easy to understand

A great, prescriptive book that walks through many complex decisions with clear guidance. If you’re a fan of the author’s blog you’ll love this book.

The only downside is the author only narrates the intro and epilogue. Sam is a better narrator than the cookie-cutter narration throughout the majority of the book.

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ROI!

The value of the information in this book goes so far beyond its cost, you’d be crazy not to get it. If you’re not caring for your finances with careful scrutiny, you’re losing money. This text will help you plug the holes in your ship, and build much bigger in a responsible, well-planned way. Read, save, grow.

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great biased advice

very opinionated financial advice especially with the basis POV that everyone should have kids by default. good advice for high income earners. enjoyed the bits of storytelling

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