BARBAR is a small Australian publisher of plain-English ebooks. We make short, practical books that explain useful topics without jargon, hype or a sales pitch on every page.
Our first book
Our first book is Rich, Made Simple: The Dumb-Easy Guide to Building Wealth, a beginner's money guide written for Australians. It covers budgeting, getting out of expensive debt, building an emergency fund, compound interest, index funds and ETFs, superannuation basics and spotting scams, with a 30-day starter plan and printable checklists.
It's written for people who feel they "should" be better with money but don't know where to start. It's not a get-rich-quick book. It doesn't promise returns, and it doesn't recommend any particular product, fund, share or platform.
See what's inside the ebook and the current price.
How we write
- Plain English. If a word needs a finance degree, we explain it or leave it out.
- No hype. No guaranteed riches, no stock tips and no promises about returns or income.
- Official sources first. In our free guides, facts and figures come from official Australian sources such as Moneysmart (ASIC), the ATO and APRA, and each guide links to its sources and shows when it was last checked.
- General information, not personal advice. We explain how things work so you can ask better questions and decide what suits you.
Free guides
Not ready for a whole book? Our free money guides for Australian beginners cover topics like a simple budget, emergency funds, paying off credit card debt, savings accounts, super, HECS-HELP and ETFs.
Buying from us
Our ebooks are PDF downloads. Checkout is handled securely by PayPal, and you're returned to a download page after you pay. If you're not happy, see our Refund Policy. Our Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it, and our FAQ answers common questions about downloads and payment.
Contact us
Questions, feedback, or spotted something out of date? Email b6352528@gmail.com.
Important information
BARBAR's ebooks and guides provide general information only. They are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice and do not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether the information is appropriate for you, read the relevant PDS and TMD before acquiring any financial product, and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser or registered tax agent. We are not licensed financial advisers, and we do not recommend any particular financial product, fund or provider. Any figures are illustrative examples only, not predictions or promises. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of capital, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.