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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My Proudest Dad Moment
I am not like most fathers. See, most kids grow up watching their dad get into his work clobber and head off to work each day.
How Do You Get Paid, Barefoot?
Hi Scott, I may well be the only person who had never heard of the Barefoot Investor, until this week! I heard you on ABC Radio’s Nightlife and bought your book the next morning.
Why are you wearing Mummy’s makeup?
Writing a book is a weird experience. I’ve spent months holed up on the farm, tapping away on my lonesome.
First Share Purchase and I’m Petrified!
Hi Scott, I have just learnt that the value of shares I own have dropped by $5,000 since last week, from $25,000 to $20,000. In April last year I purchased them at $30,000, so they had already dropped $5,000.
How to get your gouged super back
Did you know you have a one-in-three chance that you could be owed thousands of dollars? It’s true.
The Ultimate Father’s Day Present
To celebrate Father’s Day yesterday, I want to close with something that’s becoming a bit of a tradition. It began in 2014 when we lost everything in a bushfire.
Shout-out to the Heroes!
Hi Scott, I do not have a question but I just wanted to thank you for your support of financial counsellors! They are the heroes of humanity in the financial sector.
Dear Mrs Barefoot
Dear MRS Barefoot Investor, I am very curious to know how you manage to fund the ‘maintenance costs’ of being a woman! Even low-maintenance women such as myself incur way more expenses than men.
Where Do I Save For My Kids
Hi Scott, I have the CBA Youthsaver account for my two boys. They’re not earning a lot of interest, and after ringing CBA I found that I need to be making regular deposits into their accounts to accrue the bonus and credit interest.
What will Labor do to my wealth?
Hi Scott, Given the way the Liberals have self-destructed this week, it’s looking increasingly likely they’re not going to be in office next year. Yet the thought of Bill Shorten making it into office terrifies me.
The Kind Stepmother
Scott, I have five beautiful new step-daughters. They all live nose-to-device, get cranky when offered advice of ANY kind, “don’t like to read”, and have a massive hole in their hand.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Hi Scott, I have a spinal cord injury and am paralysed from the chest down. I am self-employed and lucky enough to have a wonderful wife and two great kids.
My Lover Works Too Hard!
Hi Scott, I am 23 and have fallen in love with a 28-year-old who earns $135,000 a year (a lot more than me). He works in construction six days a week (overtime on Saturdays) and he is absolutely set on buying a house ASAP.
Happy Campers
Hi Scott, I am camping with my husband (first time ever) and have stopped to read your Barefoot email. I was really pleased to see your praise for financial counsellors.
Boxing at Retirement Shadows
Hi Scott, We read your book and loved it. However, we got a little confused near the end when talking about superannuation approaching retirement (which we hope to do in two to three years).
Does My Bum Look Big in This?
Hi Scott, Recently on Facebook a woman around the same age as me (36) asked how much super others had. This resulted in many women of a similar age posting that, despite taking time out to raise kids, their super was well into six figures.
How do you measure up?
When you’re tubby, you can’t hide it. Your muffin top is on display for the world to see.
Barbie and the Rocker
Let me tell you about a 59-year-old woman who makes billions of dollars a year. Her name is Barbie, and, after years of being in the (toy) doghouse, she’s suddenly cool again.
The Warrior
Dear Scott, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am a veteran who can’t work due to injuries and PTSD from service.
Is This a Scam?
Hi Scott, I recently received an unsolicited phone call from an investing group offering to invest my savings in their share trading scheme. A promise of 18‒22% sounds attractive, but I could not find them or their associated company on the ASIC website.