Making Money Made Simple Revised and Updated

by Noel Whittaker

The revised and updated edition of Australia’s bestselling personal finance book

People are living longer, government budgets are stretched, and financial markets are increasingly challenging. With this perfect storm, it’s never been more important to achieve financial independence and take ownership of your future. Luckily, this book is here to help! Making Money Made Simple teaches you how a few simple disciplines can unburden you from a lifetime of financial stress, freeing you up to enjoy all that life has to offer.

You will learn:
Simple steps to a lifetime of financial security
A foolproof plan to get out, and stay out, of debt
The guaranteed secret of wealth
How to negotiate the best deal when buying a house
How to save tens of thousands of dollars on your home loan
The blueprint to invest in shares safely and easily
How to protect your hard-earned wealth
Strategies to minimise tax
Proven methods to turbocharge your superannuation
How to identify and defeat (once and for all) your financial enemies
...and much, much more.

With more than two million copies in circulation, Making Money Made Simple will do for you what it has done for countless others around the world. It is the quintessential personal finance guide for those who want to stop worrying about money and start living.

Noel Whittaker has spent a lifetime in personal finance, and changed tens of thousands of lives with his easy-to-understand, effective strategies for success. Read this book, take action, and get your money working for you.

Genres: Finance, Nonfiction, Money, Self Help, Business

328 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Elissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

My father gave this book to me for my 21st birthday. I’m 47 now. The only reason I’ve given it 3 stars is because it’s truly dated. Mr Whittaker, fear not: I completely understand why it was a hit in its time (and your basic principles still apply) but many of the rules, products and legislation in it are now irrelevant.
At least I can now tell my dad I’ve read it.

[TJ · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book gives a decent introduction to a range of finance topics, some are a bit condescending though. He lost me when he said it was just as hard for previous generations to buy their first home. This is plainly incorrect with how many % of salary it now takes for home ownership!

[Fabio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really helpful for aussies. Helpful tips based on Australian context.

[DAMIEN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book a few years ago and it helped me get started in understanding how to invest. His writing style is straightforward and easy to understand. A must read for anyone wanting to learn how to take control of their money.

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[Frédéric Bonin · Rating 4 out of 5]

For posterity: this book is written by one of my bosses’ father.

This book was really interesting and useful. I don’t really have anything bad to say other than the book covers a lot of ground and is a lot to digest. It’s essentially an introduction to running one own’s life and finances.

Also, I found the writing a bit preachy but that’s really a personal preference.

Highly recommended.

[Robert Maddern · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is to put it bluntly a blatant waste of time for anyone who has a modicum of financial literacy and a decent google search function.
Noel was great in his heyday but should think about retiring himself.
This book was disappointingly small and just is a rehash of retirement made simple.
I think Noel is just padding up his already substantial retirement funds.

[James connell · Rating 5 out of 5]

a must read

Without a doubt - this book is full of great sound advice.
Follow the principles and reap the benefits.
Financial happiness is available to anyone that really desires it

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good personal finance book!

[Elliot Sharman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read. Although outdated, the underlying principles of this book still apply. Quite dry however and I had to skip a few sections to get through it.

[James Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful advice for Australians, particularly discussion of shares vs property.

[Pippi · Rating 5 out of 5]

First half was very basic. Second half was useful.

[Brijesh Goyal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very Basic
Outdated Content
Things based on Australian location

But still good for BEGINNERS ONLY.

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ty Dad!

[Millie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great breakdown that helps you start understanding what could be possible with your money and how you may get where you want to be. It has helped me hugely.

[Hugh Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noel Whittaker is a real professional. He breaks down complicated concepts that we must understand to thrive in our personal finances. I particularly enjoyed what he had to say about the subject of cars, and if you must buy a car what the most economical way of going about it is.

Practical usable knowledge and information, I recommend this book to anybody who wants a no fluff guide.

Enjoy!

[Elissa Johnston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well researched money book. Writing is easy and clear and doesn't bog the reader down in too much detail. Being a finance book it is a little dry which is to be expected. The principals in the book are of course timeless but it is a good book to dip into to assess how you are travelling and how your finances can be improved.

[Jenny Kirkby · Rating 2 out of 5]

I learnt some good stuff about taxation but as a guide to how to get ahead financially I found it somewhat contradictory. It was clear that borrowing for investment was favourable (but not beyond your means) with the main goal future wealth. But to me the text outlined more the argument for why it works not the details of how to make appropriate decisions to get there.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Australian based beginners -> intermediate finance book. First section focuses on managing your money, followed by a larger section on ways to invest and criteria to consider. Summarises key tax, superannuation, shares and property information.

[Jaseena Al-Helo · Rating 4 out of 5]

"you can have far more than you ever thought possible if you make the best use of what you have now"

thanks for making me read this dad. I can assure i will be a very fiscal and financially independent woman cheers xx

[anaussi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personally, I enjoyed this more than Barefoot, for the level of detail, and decision/research points/principles as opposed to flat recommendations, particularly property which I'm the least informed about. I would say start with Barefoot, then move your way up to this book.

[Nicholas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good self help book for Australians. Some advice is dated, however. But still worth a read regardless as this is one of the few good Australian specific personal finance books. I will be re-reading this soon!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

So very practical!

[Auz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good beginners guide to investing. The real life examples used are great at driving his points through.

[Dingi Masakale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it

[Hamed Taghvaei · Rating 4 out of 5]

its a good book for basic starter.

[Nancy Valentino]

This is not the most exciting of reads but it was pretty interesting. I now feel knowledgable and terrified about my financial future.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! A must to read!

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Skim read in an afternoon. If you're already financially literate there's little to be learner from this book. If you're new to financial matters and/or young this is a good starting point.

[Vanessa Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most useful books I’ve read this year. Highly recommended to anyone based in Australia who wants to learn about finances and money-making habits.

[Taka Tajiri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of knowledge in one book for finances especially in taxes (house, loan, salary, superannuation, business, etc).