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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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The Day Our Lives Turned Around
Hi Scott, In December last year -- after struggling with personal debt of over $55,000, no job, and rent that had zapped my entire savings -- I took a train into the city with my wife (who had been holding the fort for us both on her $80,000-a-year job). We walked around for the whole day and decided something had to change -- WE had to change.
Why Young Women Are Miserable
The email subject line simply read: “Crisis”. It was from Jess, a 26-year-old, university-educated Melbournian who wrote that her life was “a disaster”.
The Slippery Slope to Ruin
Barefoot, A few years ago I was on a high income, with $60,000 in savings for a home. But after being made redundant two years ago I have blown so much money gambling.
We’re Waging a War!
Dear Scott, My hubby and I have read your book and are on a ‘Barefoot warpath’. However, we have one big problem.
Will Interest Rates Rise Eight Times in the Next Two Years?
Barefoot, This week I nearly had a heart attack when I read in the newspaper that economist John Edwards says that interest rates may rise eight times (!) in the next two years.
Sinking Not Swimming
Scott, My stepdaughter is a single mum in her early forties, with two kids. She earns $60,000 working three days a week, and has never owned property.
I Got This!
Hi Scott, I want to thank you. Reading your book helped me take financial control.
Something I Said I’d Never Do
Hi Scott, I am 28 and and earning $70,000 a year. I am also $10,000 in debt because I did something I said I would never do: took out a personal loan.
I Got This!
Hi Scott, I spent my twenties telling myself I could never afford to own a home, so I just spent my money. Then I started reading your stuff.
Rich Girl Loses it All
This week we’re going to do something a little different. See, right now, the newspapers are full of the tragedy.
Barefoot Confessions
Hi Scott, I am 25 years old, newly married. I am the worst spender I know.
The Chicago Bull
Hi Scott,I have a terrible credit rating. I'm 45 and only have a couple of thousand dollars in savings, and $6k in super.
No Such Thing as a Silly Question
Hi Scott, I am loving your book and have one (probably silly) question. My husband and I, both 40, are tackling a $45,000 credit card debt on $70,000 a year combined income.
Pay Off Your Home in 10 Years
Hello, I read a book about property investing by Konrad Bobilak and there is a chapter on how pay your house off in 10 years with no extra payments. The deal is using a 55-day credit card, keeping all your earnings in an offset home loan account, using your credit card daily, and setting up an automatic transfer before 55 days to pay back from the offset to the credit card.
I'm in Love
Scott, I’m in love! I met a guy six months ago, and he’s now moving into my house and wants to put his income into paying down my mortgage while we use my income to live on.
What Should I Do About My Crazy HECS Debt?
Hi Barefoot, I will get straight to the point. I have a crazy HECS debt to the tune of $70,000.
We Can’t Sleep at Night
Hello Scott, My husband and I are on the age pension and receive $2,200 per month. We also receive an overseas pension of $700 a month.
Set Yourself Free From Credit Cards
Let me tell you about my radio interview from hell. At the start of each year I do about twenty back-to-back interviews on financial resolutions for the new year.