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

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Squirreling away my nuts?

Hi Scott, What do you think of the new app ‘Acorns’? Apparently it’s a new smart way to invest without too much thought.

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Super Sucks, I’m Outta Here!

Hi Scott, I have a pre-tax income of $64,000 a year, and my wife does not work. In December 2016 I will be able to withdraw $195,000 tax free from my AustralianSuper account.

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Bouncing Back from Bankruptcy

Hi Scott,I’m 42 years old old and I feel I have one shot left. I'm just three months away from my bankruptcy being removed from my credit file -- a failed relationship, and a failed business, behind me.

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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.

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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.

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What's Mine is Mine

Hi Scott, My partner and I are building a house, my first and his second. He made a $100,000 profit from his first house.

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