The Wealthy Barber Returns is a financial literacy advice book written by David Chilton and published in 2011. David Chilton is a well-known Canadian investor, businessman, author, and is famous for his role as a Dragon on the Canadian TV show, Dragons Den. This book is quite unique and differs from other financial planning books, because it is written as if David was simply talking to you in conversation. There are no charts, graphs, math, or numbers involved, making this an enjoyable read for anyone.
Without any spoilers, some key points of discussion throughout this book are the importance of saving, whether big or small, it makes a difference overtime. Another aspect this book can teach you is how to cut down on your spending; that $5 coffee every day adds up! This relates to his section on consumption, and how to not be so consumed with it, especially today. Lastly, his talk about credit, debt, the good and the bad kind, are especially insightful and relevant in today’s time of inflation.
I would recommend this book for everyone. It will help you better your financial literacy and gain some useful knowledge about spending and saving. This book is a quick and easy read, and there’s no cons to gaining some extra insight!