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The Diamond Heist!
I’m a jeweller, and I much prefer the authenticity of a real diamond. Yes, natural diamonds cost more (though only a small percentage are ‘blood diamonds’).
The email came through with the subject line ‘REGRET’
Scott, My partner and I are both professionals in our early thirties. We bought a house last year and we hate it. We are struggling to adapt to a slower pace of life in the suburbs and have learnt we don’t need as much space as we thought we did.
Timeshare Tragedy
My husband and I are in our sixties and on the pension. In 2007 we went to an Accor timeshare seminar and signed up to their deal. We paid $22,000 upfront, plus an annual maintenance fee. We’ve only used the hotel three times (it’s always booked out).
Are We Insane?
My partner and I have $30,000 saved up. I have come across a promising opportunity to buy a juice and coffee trailer with an exclusive trade permit in a popular hiking and tourist spot. Is it insane to relocate and spend the majority of our savings on a business instead of a home?
I Used My Mojo to Buy a $10,800 Handbag
I am a long-time Barefooter and, overall, have made money decisions I think you would be happy with: I have a good job ($110,000 a year), have paid off my bad debts, have started maxing out my super, own my car, pay extra on my mortgage, and have started a share portfolio. Most importantly, I have three months of Mojo — until yesterday, that is…
Man Overboard
Hi Barefoot, Last August my husband bought a boat without telling me, and put it all on finance. After wanting to throw him to the sharks, I have come to terms with this liability (B.
Forget iPhone X, I'm Getting This Instead ...
My iPhone is basically my office -- it’s where I do business. In contrast, we got a ‘burner’ phone for my 60-something farmhand Archie ...
Can I Buy a Corvette?
Hi Scott, I am 31 and earn $120,000; my wife earns $90,000. We have a $750,000 mortgage on a house worth $1 million, $10,000 in index shares, and $20,000 in Mojo.
IVF Has Left Me $15,000 in Debt
Hi Scott, I believe my situation is unique. I am 42, single, earning $85,000 (including super), and about to embark on IVF cycle number seven, as I have not yet met Mr Right and at my age have no time to wait for him.
The Tony Robbins Tax
Hi Barefoot, I’m 26 and work in advertising and I earn $82,000 a year so I pay a lot of tax! Last year I went to a Tony Robbins seminar called Date With Destiny.
Am I Going to Lose Everything?
Hi Scott, About 18 months ago I put a $15,000 deposit on an off-the-plan apartment. The idea was to sell my home for the same amount as the apartment and move in.