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How to be unhackable
This is an open letter to the Federal Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones.
Thank You for Coming to Lismore
I came to your Beer with Barefoot session last night – and wow – it was packed!
Barefoot Kid Refuses to Go to Sleep
I gave my 10 year old son your new book this afternoon … and he can’t put it down.
Vanguard Super?
I came across an article stating that Vanguard is now in the Superannuation business and will be competing against the likes of Australian Super, HostPlus etc. What is your view on this?
FOGO the Radio Waves
So they’re building a nice 40-foot NBN tower in our street. I’m not happy. The health risks and environmental risks are huge, plus property prices are also negatively affected as who wants to live near that?
Have a beer with me
Thank you so much for last week’s column about helping the pensioner with the insurance claim. I live in South Lismore and I’m still waiting for my insurance payout, and it is increasingly difficult to get any information from the insurance company.
The $67,000 Insurance Policy?
My husband and I are in our early fifties and earn $100,000 combined a year. We paid $67,000 this year for life insurance, including critical illness and income protection.
Come have a beer with me
I was standing in the middle of the main street, staring up at the tops of the buildings. Locals passed by, giving me strange looks. What I was doing was trying to picture an ocean of water on the very spot where I was standing … because that’s what happened in Lismore in February.
My Deep Black Hole
Five years ago (at age 50), I walked away from an abusive marriage, with my two kids. As I was sinking into a black hole, a friend gave me your book.
The Reality of the Budget
I really need advice. I’m a single mum of three (14, 12 and three years old). I bought a townhouse when rates were low, and locked in a fixed rate at 1.9%. It was already tight with my budget.
Did You See That Post on Facebook?
With all the rumblings in the news and socials about the world economy collapsing, we are a bit worried about our super and savings – we are getting a bit long in the tooth and are ready to retire in 18 months (we’re in our early 60s).
You are being too harsh with Equifax!
I appreciate you like CreditSavvy, but I think you are being harsh on Equifax, who provide a similar (identical?) facility. And you make it sound like if Optus offered you MILLIONS, you would say “No thanks, I am a good company”. For full disclosure, I work for Equifax.
Help! Our Family is Breaking Apart
Six years ago my partner purchased his first home for $340,000, with his two brothers. He pitched in $26,000 along with his first homebuyer’s perks.
Don’t believe them
Did you know that Australians are officially the richest people on the planet?It’s true, according to Credit Suisse’s latest annual global wealth report.
You Have No Backbone, Barefoot
This is the third or fourth time I have written. I appreciate your principles are sound, however every column has a feel-good news story and none of them explain the backbone of how they made something happen.
UPDATE: The $32,000 Couch
Remember me? I wrote to you a while back and you shared my story "$32,000 couch."
We are terrified
My husband is retiring this week. We are not sure if we should withdraw his super or leave it in his fund.
Please open this right now, it’s very important
Today I’m going to show you the exact steps that will stop scammers from running up credit in your name.
Best of all, it’s fast, easy, and free.
A Follow Up to the Barefoot Investor Book?
I have read your original book four times, well, the audio book that is. It was excellent and I attribute it to my strong financial position today.
Blood on the Floor
Thank you for helping me over the last few years. I have managed to both save and pay some large life bills thanks to sticking to your simple plans.