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!
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Lost Treasure
I thought I'd take your advice and check out the Government's Moneysmart website to find my unclaimed millions.
Hiding My Savings from My Hubby
My hubby racked up debt under both of our names from a repeatedly failed business idea. I’ve told him it’s risky and not to do it anymore, but he just resents me for ‘not supporting him’.
Save my mum, please!
Help, Help, Help please. I need to save my mum from certain death! I know this sounds dramatic but the situation is dramatic.
I Don’t Pay My Best Employee
Today I want to introduce you to the best worker I’ve ever had.His name is Robbo, and he started working for me about six months ago.
I Was on FIRE and Now I Just Want Out!
I am 21 and got sucked in by the FIRE movement. I put $50,000 (my life savings!) into diversified high-growth index funds last year when values were reaching historic highs.
The Hard Road
Five years ago my brother died of cancer, then a month later my fiancé of six years left me
Tiny House, Big Dreams
In light of the current housing crisis, my partner and I are looking into buying a ‘tiny house’ to live in. We believe this will allow us to live without the stress of a huge mortgage or crazy high rent.
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul
I've written some pretty damn good questions to you before and you've never answered them. Hopefully, I'm not wasting my time with this one.
The Stress Test
If you’re stressed about your money right now, you’re not alone. Australians’ mental health is actually in worse shape now than during the Covid lockdowns, according to a new study by KPMG and Smiling Mind.
We Retired on the Amount You Suggested …
I read your ‘How much you really need for your retirement?’ column a few weeks ago, and I cut the article out and pinned it on my office wall at home.
Chilled to the Bone
I felt chilled to the bone when I read about that poor family who lost their house deposit to scammers. Is there anything we can do for them?
Chasing a Ghost
Just before Covid hit, I paid a $3,000 deposit for a new fence. Then Covid hit, and everything stopped.
The email came through with the subject line ‘REGRET’
Scott, My partner and I are both professionals in our early thirties. We bought a house last year and we hate it. We are struggling to adapt to a slower pace of life in the suburbs and have learnt we don’t need as much space as we thought we did.
Why ING Sucks
Fiona is a young high school maths teacher who has a lot on her mind. She’s knee deep in planning her wedding, so her head is full with nuptial numbers
Rich Kid, Poor Kid … Worried Mum
We have twin girls and we recently went all in on the Barefoot pocket money strategy.
A Scammer Stole Our Family Home!
My husband and I have seven kids, aged from one to 13. Five weeks ago we finally took the plunge and bought a big family home!
Dude, I’m HEXED!
Looks like I’m one of three million (presumably young) Australians pooping their pants about the recent announcement of a HECS index increase to 3.9%.
So about last week ...
Wow-wee! Last week’s column – on how much you need to retire – triggered an avalanche of reader responses. “That’s WAY TOO LOW!”
Help me, help them
I’m a teacher, and I have an opportunity to put together a short finance course (10 lessons) for a Year 10 cohort at my school. I want to focus on how to set them up with really achievable, totally practical and easily applied approaches for future financial security.
Should I kick my friend out?
I’m in a difficult situation with my friend. She’s been renting my large family home from me for the last three years, paying $825 a week in rent.