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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Guest User 9/15/19 Guest User 9/15/19

Is This a Scam?

Dear Scott, Your Bitcoin scam article prevented me from losing $5,000. Thank you!

Guest User 8/10/19 Guest User 8/10/19

He Threatened to Kill Me

Hi Scott, I read your column on scams and wanted to share my story. I got a call a couple of years ago and knew straight away that it was a scam due to the guy’s funny accent, but I decided to play along for fun.

Guest User 8/4/19 Guest User 8/4/19

The Double Rip

Hi Scott,I need you to look into a company for me.I was on the phone talking with a "Financial advisor" from a company called TradeMote.