Greetings Scott, I am 65 and in the process of beginning a transition-to-retirement strategy. I am very worried about the monetary future of the world (have just read a booked called The End of Australia).

Scott, I need your help. It’s about my partner.

Hi Scott, I’m in my mid-40s and making $600k a year (with bonuses). We have a house worth over $2 million fully paid off, about $850k in cash and $250k in super.

Hi Scott What would Scott Pape do? This year I will receive an inheritance, around $400k, and I want to be sure I make the most of it.

Hi Scott, We’re married, aged 28 and 31. We earn a combined income of $192k, have $44k in savings, and want to build our first home.

Hi Scott, I really enjoyed your last piece on starting your own business. I’m 35, married with a son (three), and a mortgage of $660k.

Hi Scott, Your article on land banking hit me between the eyes. You really try and protect people.

Scott, Why would you tell Mark (27th March) to get rid of his silver? If you were to do some deeper research on gold and silver, you would find they are likely to multiply many times.

My name is Tom. I’m 33 and married, with a four-year-old daughter.

I invested $10,000 in silver bars a few years ago when gold and silver prices were on a run. Their value has since declined by 25 percent or so.

One of my friends cannot stop raving about the money he is making from FxUnited, which promises a 12 percent return a month on investment. All we need to do is invest a minimum $1,000 (actually we could afford to invest around $10,000) and we will get 12 percent return monthly.

My father passed away and I am finalising his affairs. In fact, I am the executor of his will.

We are five years off retirement. We live mostly out of town, but for the last seven years we have owned a well-located Melbourne city apartment that we use from time to time.

I’m 41, married, with three kids under five. I’m a 50 percent owner in a successful business that pays me $290k a year.

My husband runs his own painting business. He is driving an old heap that is on its last legs and needs a new business vehicle.

I am 48, and over many years my wife and I have built a company. It keeps growing and we have good long-term employees (15 employees and 10 subbies), and I feel responsible for their ability to pay their mortgages.

I’ve written to you a number of times but never heard back. But I will keep trying!

Hey Scott,This isn't a question, it's a thank you. I just turned 30 and after spending my 20's in debt with no financial clue, I am now in the green after Mum got me your book two years ago.

Hi Scott, Do I need to pay my accountant to set-up a Family Trust and a Bucket Company (fees circa $500), or is it relatively easy to do myself? If you suggest doing it myself, what are the pitfalls?