Why Aussie expectations of wealth are ‘out of whack’
Scott Pape has 500,000 Facebook followers but says social media influencers and celebrities create “out of whack” expectations of wealth.
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What to do when your husband loses $57k on crypto
It’s been a scary time on financial markets and Barefoot has some sage advice for a woman whose husband lost big on crypto.
Barefoot’s cracked the Xmas shopping code
Books on financial speculation, the private thoughts of the wisest Roman emperor in history and the best way to change your habits are in Scott Pape’s Santa sack this year.
Barefoot’s tips to beat surging food bills
Food prices have surged a staggering 30 per cent this year and are likely to shoot even higher in 2022. Here’s what you can do to beat the price rise.
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Why winning lotto may not make you happy
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Should you switch up your Super fund?
SCOTT Pape tackles the issue of whether to go for a managed fund or a low-fee indexed fund, and why you should let your kids watch you make smart money decisions, like cutting up credit cards, saving money, and opening zero-fee bank accounts.
Don’t hate the player, hate the game
NOT all financial planners are created equal, despite what the royal commission findings show, so shop around and try before you buy, writes Scott Pape.
Why you shouldn’t fix your interest rate now
INTEREST rates are heading higher according to the bloke who sets them, so is now the right time to lock in your interest rate? And 82 per cent of Aussies believe their mortgage broker has their best interests at heart, but the banks are a little more cagey on that.
Know-it-all son should listen to mum
ONE mum asks Scott Pape for help with her son, who is determined to get a credit card, while another reader is a prime example of how dicey plastic debt can be for your credit score.
Wife in strife over credit card debt
WHEN a spouse reveals a secret credit card debt, marriage counselling should come before repayments. But Barefoot Investor Scott Pape has some advice for couples who find themselves in over their heads.
Grass greener before a tree change
FALLING in love with the idea of moving to the country? The grass might starts to look a bit patchy if you have to commute back into the city each day. Barefoot Investor Scott Pape has some advice for those tempted by the simple life.
Unholy row over church tithing
AN UNHOLY row has broken out after a struggling single mum told Barefoot Investor that a tithe to her church was non-negotiable, writes Scott Pape.
Taxing business of financial fetish
SCOTT Pape had to Google the fetish of ‘financial domination’ to respond to what was easily the wildest question the Barefoot Investor has had this year.
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