Articles & Questions

Every week I publish a fun new article on a money topic I think you’ll find interesting. I also answer a handful of reader questions. Subscribers to my newsletter get to see everything first — but you can browse some of my past articles & questions on this page.

My Best Articles

Not sure where to start? Below I’ve handpicked a few of my favourites. And if you like what you see, don’t forget to subscribe to my free newsletter to get new issues before anyone else!

What I Really Think of Hostplus’s Index Balanced Fund

About the Barefoot Blueprint

How to Sort Your Insurance

Do I still use the ING Orange Everyday account?

What I Think of AFIC

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Scott Pape 3/30/26 Scott Pape 3/30/26

Are we heading into a recession?

Hi Scott,

I am really scared about where interest rates are heading.

Scott Pape 3/30/26 Scott Pape 3/30/26

My brush with fame

We have a Japanese exchange student living with us.

Scott Pape 11/17/25 Scott Pape 11/17/25

Help! I’ve Ruined My Husband’s Life

Hi Scott,

I'm overwhelmed, emotional and don't have any closer friends I can speak to or confide in. My husband and I recently brought a new house but the loan is eating up most of my pay.

Scott Pape 11/25/24 Scott Pape 11/25/24

I Don’t Want to Adult Anymore

My husband and I are in our twenties. We have just gotten our first mortgage and have had a real shock at how much it costs to be adults, and frankly we don’t like it. After living with my parents for three years, and two kids later, we are finding it tough.

Scott Pape 7/29/24 Scott Pape 7/29/24

The Future Olympian

I’m a 19-year-old athlete training for a qualification spot in the LA 2028 Olympics. Since finishing school, I’ve been working a full-time job to pay for all the training, competitions, overseas travel and extra expenses that come with being an athlete.