Barefoot Money Tips
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Barefoot’s Budget Breakdown 2012
May 9, 2012 - 11 Comments
Here’s my No B.S breakdown of what you need to know – and focus on – from the 2012 budget.
Read moreMy ‘Alternate Budget’
May 9, 2012 - 10 Comments
I’m starting my own tradition this Budget night: while Wayne warbles for 30 minutes, I want you to spend this time working through three simple steps that I promise will put you in complete control throughout the ongoing financial crisis.
Read moreThe Impacts of Amazon on Aussie Retailers
May 5, 2012 - 1 Comment
According to reports in the press this week, Amazon is looking to set up shop in Australia – or, more accurately, to build a huge warehouse distribution center here. The impacts here will be big…
Read moreThe Definition of True Wealth
April 28, 2012 - 2 Comments
I’ve never thought about wealth as a specific number. After all, there’s no ‘who wants to be a millionaire’ celebration when your bank account reaches a million bucks in cash…
Read moreThe Facts for First Home Buyers
April 26, 2012 - 3 Comments
New research published this week on the Property Spectator website finds that first home buyer confidence rises but buyers are misinformed about deposit requirements.
Read moreBarefooter Questions Answered
April 21, 2012 - No Comments
While the Easter bunny is dropping off chocolate eggs this weekend, I’m focusing on your nest eggs. Here are five fat-free questions that hit my inbox in the first quarter of this year – and my straight talking answers to them.
Read moreWhy I’m Not Married
April 14, 2012 - No Comments
Interestingly, Relationships Australia found that the number one deal-breaker for couples is money (okay and monogamy, but mainly money). So, regardless of whether you’ve made your mum happy yet or not, here is some financial advice for navigating your nuptials.
Read moreWhy You Need a Good Financial Advisor
April 13, 2012 - 3 Comments
This week I spoke with Tony Delroy about how important it is to have a good financial advisor, and how many people under 35 will never be able to afford a home.
Read moreHow to Live in Your Dream Home, Today!
April 7, 2012 - 2 Comments
A friend of my father’s dropped by. He was ‘proud as punch’ that his son had settled on his first home – a $750,000 two-bedroom house in a blue-ribbon Melbourne suburb.
Read moreWhy Dumb People Are Often The Smartest
March 31, 2012 - 3 Comments
Alexandra wasn’t dealing with a conman: the guy worked for a well-known financial institution, he charged fees for his service (instead of commissions), and he had a picture of his kids on his desk.
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