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 10/12/26 Scott Pape 10/12/26

Nosebleed in Byron Bay

I just had an out of body experience … in Byron Bay no less.

Let me explain.

My yoga-loving, vegetarian wife announced that for the school holidays she’d snagged cheap Jetstar flights and an ‘amazing’ Airbnb that’s usually booked out.

Scott Pape 8/10/26 Scott Pape 8/10/26

Albo and Chalmers don't have the guts to say this (but I will)

Here’s what Albo and Chalmers don’t have the guts to say (but I will):

House prices are falling, and that’s a good thing.

For anyone under 40 who’s given up on ever owning a home, this is the best news since your dad stopped emailing you the auction results with “food for thought” in the subject line.