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!
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The Desperate Mumma
Dear Scott,
As I write this my two-year-old is screaming in his cot and I’m in tears because we’re financially ruined by the rental market.
Patronising, Condescending and Out of Touch
Reading Jim Chalmers’ last week set my teeth grinding, but what really made my blood boil and shoot flames from my ears was his answer to Emma about rent rises.
The Scumbag Landlord
My wife and I are very lucky. We own two investment properties that basically pay for themselves. Trouble is, we live in another state and rent ourselves.
Tiny House, Big Dreams
In light of the current housing crisis, my partner and I are looking into buying a ‘tiny house’ to live in. We believe this will allow us to live without the stress of a huge mortgage or crazy high rent.
Barefoot Blows Renters an Air Kiss
I’ve read your newsletters religiously over the past few years (and generally loved them), but this is the first time I’ve been compelled to write back. I am frustrated with your take on OwnHome last week
How you can move into a million dollar dream home, today
He doesn’t buy craft beers. She sips Nescafe blend 43 from a tin.
They live in a feral sharehouse, all so they can save $623 a week to put towards their house deposit.
And here’s the kicker:
While they scrimp and save … the prices of properties around them are going up $1,990 a week.
Rental Rewards
Being a renter must suck right now. After all, you’re sitting on the property sidelines watching house prices go up, up, up. If only there was a reward for renters.