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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
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Haters gonna hate
God Dang!
Last week I wrote about my road trip through the most dangerous city in America. While I came out of it whistling Dixie, I didn’t realise the violence that would be waiting in my inbox this week:
My walk through the most dangerous city in America
“I’m goin’ to Jackson, I’m gonna mess around, Yeah, I’m goin’ to Jackson, Look out Jackson town”
The top is down on our convertible, it’s 100 degrees (fahrenheit), and the stereo is blasting Johnny Cash’s Jackson as we drive into Jackson, Mississippi.
The new (better) Bali
“Don’t lick the tray table!” I warned my three-year-old as we boarded the plane to Tokyo. His bottom lip dropped and he whined, “Are we there yet, Dad?” “No, we’re still on the runway, mate”, I sighed.
Rethink the six-berth motorhome!
I’ve loved your advice and guidance over the years. You’ve gotten me from knowing nothing about money management, and having a crappy Westpac account charging $5 monthly account fees, all the way to having $30,000 in index-based ETFs.
Eat, pray, panic
Late last year we got back from our latest family adventure. We spent three-and-a-half months travelling through Europe in a motorhome. Just writing that last line makes it sound very … Instagram influencer … #bestlife!
Getting Out of Here
With borders now open and people enjoying the luxury of travel again, what do you think is the best option for money access overseas?
We’re Hitting The Open Road
We want to leave our comfortable life and travel for the next four years. My hubby wants to sell the house and invest that money into an index fund. He says it will be safer than leaving our property with tenants and will be one less worry and cost while we are gone.