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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I’m probably going to die (soon).

Hi Barefoot, I’m facing a dilemma: whether to retire now or to keep grinding. I am 66 and my husband is 68 -- he retired some years ago -- and we have about $1 million in superannuation.

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So, we have $160,000 of Credit Card Debt

Hi Scott, Love reading your column each week, and this has taken me way too long to write to you. My husband and I earn $147,000 between us and have got into serious debt over the years through bad business decisions and other reasons.

Guest User 1/4/16 Guest User 1/4/16

Your Stuff is Just Common Sense!

Dear Mr Barefoot, Your stuff is just plain common sense. How stupid do you think we are?

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Are We Going to Be Okay?

Hi Scott, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. My partner and I are both 30 and have a combined income of $140k.

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Time to Go to MyBudget?

Hey Scott, My wife and I are in a bit of a financial mess that we can’t seem to get on top of. With a $300k mortgage, a $15k car loan and $10k in credit card debt, I can’t see how we’ll ever get on top.