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  • By: Frances Cook
  • Narrated by: Frances Cook
  • Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (26 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

'The biggest goals can be achieved when you've got a road map in hand. Quitting your job and living a good life, on your own terms, for decades to come? You can do it!'

In this book, top New Zealand finance podcaster and journalist Frances Cook shows you how to change your money so that you can live your ideal life.

Learn how, on an ordinary income, you can plan for and achieve true financial freedom, with expert advice and step-by-step information on:

  • The basics of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early): a Kiwi guide
  • Your magic number: learn how much money you need to design the life you want
  • Finance 101: change how you handle your money to gain control of debt and simplify your life
  • Get paid: techniques that work to boost your earning power in any industry
  • You earn it, you keep it: how to save more and invest that extra income
  • Hustle smarter, not harder: side-hustles that work (and what to watch out for)
  • Property investing: making the right decision for you
  • Give yourself options: take time off, work part-time, or work a more meaningful job
  • Retire early, retire often: your tailor-made plan to take time out, retire early, or work as much as you like
  • ...and loads more
©2022 Frances Cook (P)2022 Penguin Random House Australia

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Great tips and actually doable for a normal person

Really loves this book. It's soo good and actually tries to give you more freedom and tips on how to save and invest your money. It's not one of those this is how you get rich by tomorrow and here is how to never work again books. So exactly what I needed :)

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Frances made money easy to understand

As someone relatively new to investing, Frances made it clear to understand the different investing methods. I highly recommend.

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Super accessible and a great primer

This was a pleasure to read! So refreshing to find a personal finance book with realistic advice that isn't condescending or clueless (IYKYK). And Frances narrates beautifully (audiobooks are always better when read by the author!).

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Life changing again!

awesome 2nd book! 10000% recommended to everyone hoping to learn more about managing their money and investments. and trying to get ah3ad in life and setup their FIRE or retirement.

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great

fantastic listen, very good advice and delivered very well. definitely some things in here i need to start applying.
thankyou

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Must read for beginner investors

Easy to follow, easy to understand and Frances has a very easy voice to listen to. Some great knowledge about investing in New Zealand. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.

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Life changer

Loved it. It really opened my eyes and has given me confidence to start my journey to financial independence. I just wish I had this guidance at high school!

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standard info for average people

this is good, wholesome content that is sensible advice for average people. but I was hoping for much more! I got super board listening to this as its just the standard speal that so many sources have available.

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