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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My marriage is on a knife edge

“You’re not going to like this”, said the bloke at my local farm supplies store.

The price of PVC pipes I need for the farm had just increased 40% across the board.

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Two padlocks

I've been thinking about putting a padlock on my diesel tank.

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You’re a Joke, Barefoot

You are a joke. Telling people to put their money into a savings account while the fake CPI numbers are off the charts with inflation!

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We need to talk about your job

Years ago I employed a kid fresh out of uni, mainly as a favour for his dad, who said he needed some work experience.

Barefoot Admin 2/21/22 Barefoot Admin 2/21/22

I’m a Grown Man, and I’m Scared

I’m worried about what to do with my superannuation. I want to retire in the next twelve months as I turn sixty-six in July. My question is that I’m scared that if Russia or China invade, what impact would this have on the share market which will directly impact super fund?