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Barefoot OnlyFans?
I’d like to learn to do forex cash trading as a side hustle to supplement my income (so eventually I might be able to move to part-time work and have more time to spend with my daughter, who’s eight and was diagnosed with anxiety last year).
Did You See That Post on Facebook?
With all the rumblings in the news and socials about the world economy collapsing, we are a bit worried about our super and savings – we are getting a bit long in the tooth and are ready to retire in 18 months (we’re in our early 60s).
We are terrified
My husband is retiring this week. We are not sure if we should withdraw his super or leave it in his fund.
Blood on the Floor
Thank you for helping me over the last few years. I have managed to both save and pay some large life bills thanks to sticking to your simple plans.
Retire in Seven Years?
I just came across an article in Forbes describing how it would be possible to retire in seven years by investing half your income in closed-end funds (CEFs).
You’re a Puppet, Barefoot
I read last week’s column. You’re pushing Vanguard?! Oh you really are an elitist WEF puppet.
My Thoughts on the Kim Kardashian Fund
I am fascinated by Kim Kardashian. Did you know she started out as a wardrobe stylist for Paris Hilton? It’s true.
I Was on FIRE and Now I Just Want Out!
I am 21 and got sucked in by the FIRE movement. I put $50,000 (my life savings!) into diversified high-growth index funds last year when values were reaching historic highs.
Lost in Space
I am a new investor swept up in a crazy world of shares and crypto (and insane house prices). I put $5,000 in the share market using the Spaceship app, and then the market crashed!
I’M FREAKING OUT!
I’m sitting here watching my portfolio plummet. The stock market is down 4.75%, and my portfolio is down 5%. IN ONE DAY. I have only been investing for a couple of years and I am freaking out. What should I do?
The Hyperfund
Some colleagues at my work are retiring quickly in their thirties and forties after investing money into Hyperverse. They are trying to sign everyone up to it and they are earning anywhere from $150 to $1,500 a day just in the Hyperverse that was originally called the HyperFund. Any help would be muchly appreciated.
What’s Wrong with My Index Fund?
I followed all the advice in your book – cleared everything, saved up, paid off my mortgage and invested a lump in a low-cost index fund. And since August 2021 it has gone backwards and I’ve lost $4,000. They are down 2.96%. Is it just my fund or are they all doing badly?
The luckiest guy around
Today I want to talk to you about a hero of mine. His name is Steve Edmunson and he’s a famous American fund manager.
The Bonking Fund Manager
One of the funds I invest in is the Magellan Global Fund. I’ve since found out that the guy who was running it was bonking someone he shouldn’t have been and now the company has turned south. Do I hold tight or jump ship with everyone else?
Let Me Entertain You
At the park, my kid started playing with his kid, so we began chatting. He told me he was in the ‘lifestyle marketing’ business. I told him I was in the ‘fat lambs’ business. Meanwhile, his wife appeared to be working very hard on taking photos of their kids.
Top of the World
Hi Barefoot,I’m in the fortunate position of being about to receive a windfall on the sale of my business of $10 million. This is great but I don’t want to stuff it up from here!
My latest phone trick
Liz walked into the bedroom with tears in her eyes.
I glanced up at her and my heart went into my mouth: she was waving a stick at me with two lines.
“You’re pregnant?! Again?!” I screamed.
My Son is a TikTok Star
My 15-year-old son owes a lot to homeschooling. He became super creative and started a TikTok profile @tcezy uploading weird, dark and mysterious content. He has amassed a huge 5.7 million followers in just over a year.
The Bitcoin-Plated Coffin
We are starting up investment bonds for our child’s future (and plan to have more kids too). I noticed the provider also has a funeral bond option. Is it worth it for a guy in his thirties? Or should I put, say, $10,000 of cold, hard cash per person in my fireproof safe to cover such an event? As we know, Mr Death is awaiting his timeslot.
Losing Your Investment Virginity
Australians have officially fallen in love with the stock market.
And, according to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), guess which age group is leading the charge?
The Millennials.