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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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Can I Afford to Become a Mum?
Hi Scott, My husband wants us to have a baby, but I am petrified at the thought of not earning money. How far backwards would we go if I can work only a couple of days a week, and/or have to pay daycare fees so I can work?
How Do I Find a Financial Advisor?
Hi Scott, I have read lots of advice about avoiding excessive fees charged by financial planners. Problem is that we still need one!
AFL Player Needs Help
Hey mate, I am a professional footballer. I received a copy of your book through the Players’ Association, and it is honestly the first book I have read from start to finish ‒ overnight!
What Would ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Do?
Hi Scott My husband and I (in our late 30s, two kids) both run our own small businesses. We work part time and are not earning steady money, about $60,000 combined per year.
My Totally Independent Financial Advisor … Sucks
Barefoot, My wife are in our early 50s. Adult kids.
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”.
Thank You Barefoot
Scott, We spoke way back in 2010. That was the year when my husband died, I had a six-month-old baby, and I could not afford my mortgage repayments.
Where to Invest $5 million?
Scott, My wife and family are in a very fortunate position after selling our business in February this year. We have no debt, own our house valued at $5,000,000, own a beach house valued at $1,700,000, super $1,700,000, and approximately $5,000,000 in cash.
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.
An Update on the First Home Saver Super Accounts
I’m a little ‘dusty’ as I write this. You see, as a card-carrying DIK (Dad I Know), I don’t get many leave passes from my wife … so when I got an invitation to an EOFY (End of Financial Year) finance shindig, I couldn’t pass it up.
The overnight $60,000 pay rise
Can you imagine getting an immediate $60,000-a-year pay rise? Well, that’s what happened this week to a bunch of young blokes that I work with.
What I learned from reading 385 job applications
Okay, so I’m kind of weird. This year I’ve employed six people.
I Got This!
Hi Scott, I have suffered with chronic alcoholism and drug addiction my whole life. Father not present, nor any real family.
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.
You Ripper!
Barefoot, I just wanted to tell you about my latest Barefoot Date Night. Like you advised I rang the bank, followed your script, and they reduced my rate from 5.
What a 90-year-old gardener taught me about real wealth
Photograph: Chris Crerar Today I’ve got a real treat for you. I’m going to paint you a picture of what real wealth looks like.