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 12/8/25 Scott Pape 12/8/25

His Spreadsheet Says "No More Kids"

Scott

My partner and I have started talking about having a second child.

Scott Pape 12/8/25 Scott Pape 12/8/25

We're Facing Bankruptcy

Scott,

My husband and I followed all the Barefoot steps. We saved $40,000 and got into Sydney's property market in early 2024 using the 5% deposit scheme.

Scott Pape 6/10/25 Scott Pape 6/10/25

My Son is a Disaster

Scott,

My adult son is a financial disaster. He owes money to lenders I’ve never even heard of – Credit24, Fair Go, Pepper – and over the years I’ve paid off loans that weren’t mine just to keep him afloat.

Scott Pape 6/2/25 Scott Pape 6/2/25

Help! I’m Terrified I’m Going to Lose My Home

Hi Scott,

I've been following you for years, but right now I’ve hit a wall. I bought my first home in August 2024, but by December I was already in financial hardship – and I’ve been stuck there ever since.

Scott Pape 8/15/22 Scott Pape 8/15/22

The Stress Test

If you’re stressed about your money right now, you’re not alone. Australians’ mental health is actually in worse shape now than during the Covid lockdowns, according to a new study by KPMG and Smiling Mind.