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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A Simple Way to Repair Your Credit

Hi there, 


I recently got knocked back for a credit card and found out there’s a black mark on my credit file from a telco bill I thought I’d paid years ago. It’s really stressing me out!  Is it worth going to a credit repair company who can help get it off for a fee?

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How to Earn 7.35% on Your Savings

I’m not your typical Barefoot reader. I’m a senior executive who reads the Australian Financial Review (AFR) and has a digital subscription to the Wall Street Journal. In other words, I’m well read!

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