Financial Autonomy: The money book that gives you choice
By Paul Benson
Most money books are obsessed with getting rich.
This one isn’t.
It starts with something far more useful.
What do you actually want your life to look like, and what needs to happen financially to make that possible?
Paul wrote Financial Autonomy after more than 20 years working as a financial adviser.
Over that time, he saw the same thing again and again. People earning well, doing a lot right, but still not feeling confident about where they stood. There was money coming in, investments here and there, super ticking along in the background, but no real sense of how it all fit together or whether it was enough. This book aims to close that gap.
The big idea running through it is simple. You’re not building wealth for the sake of it. You’re building it so you’ve got options. Options around how you work, how you spend your time, and what life looks like down the track.
From there, Paul walks through how people really build wealth. Some lean into property. Some focus on shares. Others back themselves through their career or a business. Most people end up using a mix over time. The point isn’t to follow a formula. It’s to understand what makes sense for you, and how to do it in a way that actually works.
Endorsed by people who know money
"A clear, sensible and straightforward guide to taking control of your money"
Stephen Miles Investment Editor, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
“Paul outlines practical ways to build wealth and freedom.”
Nick Loper The Side Hustle Show Technical Founder-in-Residence
“Highly recommended for anyone wanting to take control of their financial life.”
Kate Campbell How to Money
What readers say
★★★★★
Straight talking, no jargon, easy to follow.
Paul has done a great job here stepping through the basics and explaining everything very well. This is not for advanced finance wizards but it’s a simplified pathway for normal folks to follow and easily understand. I found it very good and well put together.
★★★★★
Finance put simply!
This is a book for the average Joe or Joanne, want to get your finances sorted without the sexy quick cash nonsense that's everywhere? Read this and do what Paul recommends
★★★★★
Cheat codes for life
I’ve read a lot of finance books, and this one stands out. It’s easy to follow if you’re just getting started, but still useful if you’ve been investing for a while. There’s something in it no matter where you’re at.
If I had to recommend one book on money, this would be it.
