Why 2 per cent home deposits are dangerous
Scott Pape says it won’t win him any votes, but here’s what he thinks about governments enabling low-deposit mortgages.
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‘Barefoot Jim’ Chalmers becomes columnist Scott Pape
Ahead of the federal budget, Barefoot investor Scott Pape asks Australia’s Treasurer to respond to his readers’ questions.
Barefoot’s scam warning: what the hell is going on?
Scams have surged 80 per cent in a year, trapping even the smartest Aussies, so Scott Pape shares some valuable advice.
‘Shocked, numb’: What to expect when your builder goes bust
Barefoot Investor has some advice for a heartbroken woman who has potentially lost her nest egg with the Porter Davis collapse: Focus on the things you can control.
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The easy way you can pick ethical investments
Ethical investing in Australia is so hot at the moment, and we’re recognised as some of the wokest investors in the world. And now it’s about to become a whole lot easier for people to grow their super in an ethical way, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Don’t get distracted by losing interest
Interest rates may be eye-wateringly low, and they may get even lower. But the safety of a boring savings account is important in these times of uncertainty, and is better than the alternatives, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Palm scanner payments cool, but is your privacy at risk?
COVID-19 has sped up the inevitable death of old-school, analogue cash and coins but while technology is rolling on, we still need to balance our privacy against our payments, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Barefoot Investor: You should save, whatever the Treasurer says
The Government may be encouraging us to spend up and spend big in the 2020 budget, but Australians wanting to get ahead in the long-term should do the exact opposite, writes Scott Pape.
Why you should avoid the big banks’ ‘no interest’ credit cards
If you think something is too good to be true, it normally is. So when I heard about the big banks’ last-ditch effort to make credit cards cool again with their “zero-interest” products — I knew there would be a serious catch, writes Barefoot Investor.
Why investment apps are toxic to your wealth and health
Instant trading apps, particularly those aimed at Millenials, turn buying and selling stocks into a game and can have a deadly impact on your finances and your future, writes Barefoot Investor.
Why spending time with your dad is a great investment
Father’s Day is an excellent reminder of the important things in life, and hard work and dedication give all dads the ultimate form of wealth: time to spend with their kids, writes Barefoot Investor.
When money is tight, you don’t have to go it alone
Mental health and financial stress are intricately linked and most of us know when we are struggling mentally, it is important to reach out. But it’s crucial to remember there is help at hand for financial worries also, writes the Barefoot Investor.
In over your head? Make the call before it’s too late
According to the banking regulator, one in 10 Australian mortgages are paused right now, so if you were in hot water before COVID hit, don’t just sit there bubbling away, call to speak to a financial counsellor right now, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Lockdown offers us the gift of time
Being stuck at home during stage four coronavirus restrictions has given us one thing — time. Start by getting a better deal on your home loan, turn your trash into cash, or get your kids to do it, and find the best ways to brighten your financial future, writes the Barefoot Investor.
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