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 8/9/17 Guest User 8/9/17

Pay the Tax, Not the Tip

Last week Bill Shorten told us he thinks there are two types of taxpayers: “Those that fly economy, and those that fly first class” (i.e.

Guest User 8/9/17 Guest User 8/9/17

Are Family Trusts Dead?

Hi Scott, I own a small business (cleaning), and for the first time in years I have the mortgage paid off and a bit to invest. Last week my accountant had me set up a family trust, costing me just over $2,000.

Guest User 7/5/17 Guest User 7/5/17

The Tony Robbins Tax

Hi Barefoot, I’m 26 and work in advertising and I earn $82,000 a year so I pay a lot of tax! Last year I went to a Tony Robbins seminar called Date With Destiny.

Guest User 5/30/17 Guest User 5/30/17

Tax Rules

Hi Scott, I am returning to work post-children. I recently started looking for a part-time job, during which time my husband asked me to do his books and admin work.

Guest User 6/28/16 Guest User 6/28/16

The ATO is targetting you this year

This week, in preparation for tax time, I spoke to one of the most powerful people at the Australian Tax Office, Assistant Commissioner Graham Whyte. Or Whytey, for short.