The Wealthy Barber Returns: Significantly Older and Marginally Wiser

[Nudel]

Funny, educational, just great! I had a few head scratching moments with a calculator and other moments laughing so hard I was crying and had to gasp for air. Truly it was that excellent. It's very different that the first book which is a story about the 'Wealthy Barber'.

If you are curious about the new man on Dragon's Den give this book a read.

[mobilisinmobili]

I read that ages ago.

He's on Dragon's Den now?

[arebelspy]

It only came out two-three years ago.

I hadn't realized there was a sequel, so thanks for the heads up.  I downloaded it last weekend due to this post, and am about 1/4 of the way through it.  Much easier reading than the original, which did drag a bit.

[WaxOnWaxOff]

Cool, thanks for the heads-up. The Wealthy Barber will always have a soft spot for me because it's the first personal finance book I read.

[mobilisinmobili]

It only came out two-three years ago.

I hadn't realized there was a sequel, so thanks for the heads up.  I downloaded it last weekend due to this post, and am about 1/4 of the way through it.  Much easier reading than the original, which did drag a bit.

You mean the sequel?

The original Wealthy Barber book was published in 1989.

[arebelspy]

It only came out two-three years ago.

I hadn't realized there was a sequel, so thanks for the heads up.  I downloaded it last weekend due to this post, and am about 1/4 of the way through it.  Much easier reading than the original, which did drag a bit.

You mean the sequel?

The original Wealthy Barber book was published in 1989.

Yes.  :)

Read the title of the thread, and the OP.  This whole thread is about the sequel.

[mobilisinmobili]

It only came out two-three years ago.

I hadn't realized there was a sequel, so thanks for the heads up.  I downloaded it last weekend due to this post, and am about 1/4 of the way through it.  Much easier reading than the original, which did drag a bit.

You mean the sequel?

The original Wealthy Barber book was published in 1989.

Yes.  :)

Read the title of the thread, and the OP.  This whole thread is about the sequel.

Ahh sorry. I thought you were just being descriptive about his performance on Dragon's Den, didn't realize that this was the title of the new book.

That good, eh?

Any significant differences from the original in terms of advice?

[arebelspy]

I have no idea what dragon's den is, and, like I said, I'm only about a quarter of the way through the book.  Nor did I title this thread.  :)

Those are questions you might want to direct at the OP.

[Nudel]

It only came out two-three years ago.

I hadn't realized there was a sequel, so thanks for the heads up.  I downloaded it last weekend due to this post, and am about 1/4 of the way through it.  Much easier reading than the original, which did drag a bit.

You mean the sequel?

The original Wealthy Barber book was published in 1989.

Yes.  :)

Read the title of the thread, and the OP.  This whole thread is about the sequel.

Ahh sorry. I thought you were just being descriptive about his performance on Dragon's Den, didn't realize that this was the title of the new book.

That good, eh?

Any significant differences from the original in terms of advice?

Totally different writing style. It's stories from his own life and his own advice rather than the story of the barber and pals. For real at one point I was laughing so hard I had tears. Significant differences for advice, yes there are quite a few. His view of the world was different when he was in his mid-20s writing the book.

He is one of the new-ish guys on Dragon's Den.

[ReceedingStache]

I have no idea what dragon's den is, and, like I said, I'm only about a quarter of the way through the book.  Nor did I title this thread.  :)

Those are questions you might want to direct at the OP.

Dragon's Den is the Canadian version of Shark Tank in the US, both are based off of Dragons Den from the UK

[arebelspy]

Ah, thanks.  I haven't seen the show (Shark Tank), but I've heard of it from relatives, I think my cousin was on it selling something.

Almost done reading TWBR; will update this thread with thoughts, but so far I like it.

[SilverSoul]

It's a good read.  I would say pretty basic financial advice, but it is an easy read and his great writing style and use of stories certainly make it a worthwhile read!

[arebelspy]

Okay, I finished.  Thanks again for the recommendation, I hadn't realized there was a sequel.

It was a light, quick read. Could probably be read in a day or two.

It was entertaining, and darn accurate (hardly any financial advice I disagreed with, unlike some of the financial buffoons here in the U.S.)

My biggest complaint was that it was quite scattered.  It was basically filled with random thoughts about all kinds of different topics (invest in Roth versus traditional IRA, pay down mortgage or invest, psychology of spending less, etc.), but with no logical order or structure.  No narrative, as it were, like the original.

Which leaves it in an odd situation: it's too basic for people more knowledgeable about finance, but too scattered and random for beginners.  It'd leave them confused, IMO.  It would be best for a Mustachian reader who is not brand new to these areas and has made progress, but still has questions about different topics.

Overall worth checking out from the library, but not a must read, or a keeper for the bookshelf, IMO.

[SilverSoul]

Another good read for the beginner, perhaps before Wealthy Barber Returns, is "Millionaire Teacher."

I couldn't agree more with that recommendation.  Excellent book.