This year, we’re curating audiobook recommendations in partnership with Audible to help you thrive.
From business and personal finance, to relationships, fitness, and wellness, the Five For ‘25 series is designed to help you reach all-new heights. And for this edition, we’re talking all things personal finance with James Wrigley.
The part-owner of Melbourne’s First Financial has swapped pinstripe suits for t-shirts and emerged as a leading voice in money management for the everyday Aussie – making waves with his approachable, no-nonsense advice for getting in the green.
Here are his Five For ‘25.
‘The Barefoot Investor’ by Scott Pape
Widely regarded as Australia’s most successful personal finance title, The Barefoot Investor is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in financial literacy. Exclusive to Audible, Scott Pape simplifies money education, guiding listeners from the basics to debt elimination, home ownership, and graduating to retirement planning.
“Pape outlines a series of exercises you need to go through to get your building blocks in order.”
Written in an accessible style, this audiobook is perfect for beginners, making it a timeless resource.
‘Virgin Millionaire’ by Ben Nash
Aimed at aspirational, high-income earners, Virgin Millionaire offers a solid framework for making smarter financial decisions.
“This audiobook is for someone who wants to live a more than average lifestyle. Someone that isn’t hanging around to work in the workforce until they’re 65 years old. They want to retire early, they want to have a decent amount of money behind them and go and live an amazing life.”
Ben Nash’s audiobook gamifies the process of financial growth, introducing five stages with actionable challenges at each level. It’s an ideal follow-up to The Barefoot Investor, helping listeners refine their habits and optimise their finances to unlock long-term wealth.
‘Retirement Made Simple’ by Noel Whittaker
As the quintessential guide to retirement planning, Noel Whittaker’s audiobook is rooted in decades of experience as a financial advisor.
“He has a really simple way of articulating how you get from where you are today to where you need to get to. Lots of people don’t know where they need to get to, so they don’t know when they’ve arrived. He has a lot of calculators that he references in this audiobook that give you that guidance to get to where you need to get to, so you know when you’ve got enough for retirement.”
Retirement Made Simple covers essential topics in a straightforward manner, mirroring the financial advice process for retirees. From superannuation to estate planning, this audiobook is a trusted companion for those of you looking to secure your golden years.
‘Girls That Invest’ by Simran Kaur
The world of investing can be intimidating, but Simran Kaur makes it accessible for listeners at all levels. With clear explanations of jargon, investment types, and strategies, Girls That Invest is an empowering guide to taking control of your financial future. Another excellent follow-up for listeners who’ve been there/done that with The Barefoot Investor and are ready to step it up.
“This audiobook is really about investing and understanding some of the jargon, lingo and ultimately the barriers that get in the way of people starting to invest. Simran makes it seem like anyone can do it. Anyone, earning any amount of money, at any stage of life can get started in investing.”
‘A Random Walk Down Wall Street’ by Burton G. Malkiel
First published decades ago, A Random Walk Down Wall Street remains a cornerstone of the personal finance literary canon.
“In this audiobook, there are a lot of economic theories and principles that if you studied finance or economics at university, you will recognise. It’s a heavy audio book, and it’s not for beginners, I would say. Burton has quite an elaborate way of explaining that eventually, you get to a point where you’re not going to be able to beat the market consistently, so don’t even kid yourself.”
Burton G. Malkiel delves into behavioural finance, economic theory, and the debate between active and index investing. His conclusion? Most investors are better off with index funds. A classic, through and through.
Whether you’re establishing a foundation, optimising your income, planning for retirement, or exploring investment opportunities, these audiobooks have got you covered. Listen to James Wrigley’s audiobook recommendations anytime, anywhere with Audible and make 2025 your most fiscally responsible year yet.
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