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Here’s How to Get More Smile from Your Pile

You’d think we would know how to spend our money in ways that bring us the most happiness, but psychologists suggest we suck at it. This week I found it out for myself.

Scott met with legend entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson to discuss his new brand launch in Australia, Virgin Money, and to ask a few entrepreneurial questions on behalf of the wider Barefoot community.

Last week I attended an investment meeting. Top of the agenda was trying to work out what the likely ramifications were of each party winning on the weekend. We concluded they couldn’t be more different…

Thank God this election is almost over. Neither party has been what you would call inspiring – both are short on vision and long on populist policy…

He is the top ten of the most heavily discounted Australian properties on the market for the week, courtesy of SQM Research.

This week the head of the CBA, Sir Ralph Norris told investors that business was getting tougher – while he unveiled a record $6.1 billion annual profit. He may as well have fired the starters gun to bank bashing season…

Seven years ago I sat down and recorded my first episode of the Barefoot Investor. It was for community radio and the only guest who didn’t turn me down for an interview was a mild-mannered suburban accountant.

My first job was as a deli boy at my local Woolies. I was 14, and as pimply as I was socially awkward. It didn’t help that each day after school I donned a paper hat and red bow tie and sliced cold cuts for less than ten bucks an hour.

In the next few weeks I’ll be hanging out with Richard Branson for the day. Among other things I plan on taking a handicam and asking him some of your questions. Ask your questions here:

They’re called ‘kidults’ – the one in four 25-to-34 year olds who have yet to leave the family nest, despite having full-time jobs and part-time partners. Ask any parent why they continue to sponsor their kids after they’ve finished their education and they’ll often tell you they’re giving their kids a financial leg-up.

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