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Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom
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 readers 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 first book, 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!
Sam Dogen, creator of the Financial Samurai blog, knows that you need to spend money to make money. He's taught over 90 million readers 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 first book, 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!
Editorial Reviews
"Financial Samurai and this book have prepared me for life after basketball! A straightforward guide to live a balanced, financially free life."
-SHAUN LIVINGSTON, three-time NBA champion
"A no-nonsense guide to living your best life now while also ensuring a financially independent future."
-EMILY CHANG, anchor and executive producer of Bloomberg Technology and bestselling author of Brotopia
"A one-of-a-kind book! Bold advice from someone who's not just done the math, he's lived it. A must read!"
-KUMIKO LOVE, founder of The Budget Mom and bestselling author of My Money My Way
"Step-by-step, chapter-by-chapter, Sam shows how to make optimal money choices that focus on wealth building-not just saving for saving's sake, but for living life on your terms."
-DAVID MCKNIGHT, bestselling author of The Power of Zero and Tax-Free Income for Life
-SHAUN LIVINGSTON, three-time NBA champion
"A no-nonsense guide to living your best life now while also ensuring a financially independent future."
-EMILY CHANG, anchor and executive producer of Bloomberg Technology and bestselling author of Brotopia
"A one-of-a-kind book! Bold advice from someone who's not just done the math, he's lived it. A must read!"
-KUMIKO LOVE, founder of The Budget Mom and bestselling author of My Money My Way
"Step-by-step, chapter-by-chapter, Sam shows how to make optimal money choices that focus on wealth building-not just saving for saving's sake, but for living life on your terms."
-DAVID MCKNIGHT, bestselling author of The Power of Zero and Tax-Free Income for Life
Readers Top Reviews
DeForest McDuffRo
Financial Samurai hit a home run with this one. Buy This, Not That is one of the most advanced and creative books ever written on personal finance. It is accessible at all levels, from teaching some of the basics to providing sophisticated tips and rules of thumb for seasoned investors. Highly, highly recommended.
Jenna M.DeForest
This book is incredibly enlightening, eliciting both hope and horror for what you can do better and should have been doing long ago, at least in my case. Its never too late to start aggressively saving and investing and this is a manual to do it and do it right. Forget Ramsey's garbage "Baby Steps Millionaires".... this is a real blueprint for getting rich inside 20 years.
Victoria NgheJenn
I followed the same tried-and-true financial wisdoms from Sam and retired early.
SimonSimonVictori
Great reading for those people on all stages of your FIRE journey. Keep it up Sam!
Peter RossSimonSi
In a world full of financial talk shows, pundits that click buy buttons, and Twitter bait thank god for The Financial Samarai. Run, don't walk. He has forever changed my financial life and my phycological outlook. I am grateful for his continued insight and I only wish I found him sooner.
