How to offer immediate help in a crisis
The “once-in-a-century” floods in NSW are an unfolding financial disaster for many families. But a small donation can make a huge difference in someone’s life.
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Why a bank card for your child can be a good thing
Teaching kids about money can be a daunting task, but giving them the responsibility of a bank card may not be so bad.
Secret to happiness lies in how you splash your cash
The big lesson from this pandemic is that the world is far too complex to predict anything — but investing and saving is the ultimate act of optimism.
What to do when a phone scammer calls
Surely nobody falls for it? Sadly, yes – Aussies lose $36 million a year to phone scammers. Here’s what you do when they call.
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Debts rule out early house hunt
THERE’S no point thinking about getting into the housing market if you are saddled with debt. Fix that first and build your savings, writes Barefoot Investor.
Hey, big spender, watch out!
WHEN a saver ponders a serious relationship with a spender, she needs to set some ground rules about him getting debt free for starters, writes Barefoot Investor.
The price you’ll pay for indulging your teen
A BELOW-average grade in money management colours your entire life so start testing your teenagers now, writes Barefoot Investor.
Love can lead to a dumb call
JUST because love is all around you, don’t jump into joint finances too quickly. Take your time to see how the partnership develops, writes Barefoot Investor.
Revenge is coming for first home buyers
THERE are 15,000 new Melbourne apartments due to settle before June 30. Many won’t. Tick. Tick. Tick. That’s the sound of the inner-city apartment market, writes Barefoot Investor.
No drama that can’t be sorted
A WIFE’S insolvency issue has stalled an expansion loan for a business but she should dial down the drama as it can be sorted, writes Barefoot Investor.
Will first home buyers get a foot in the door?
FIRST home buyers will soon be able to divert extra money into their super and then draw it out to buy a house. Is this a good thing? Barefoot Investor investigates.
Stay calm about debt hex
IF you have a HECS debt don’t rush to pay it off. It’s the cheapest loan you’ll ever get and it’ll come out of your salary, writes Barefoot Investor.
How an old gardener achieved real wealth
A CHAT with garden guru Peter Cundall was one of the most thought-provoking of Barefoot Investor’s life. What can an old gardener teach about achieving real wealth? Read on.
Wealthiest still need a purpose
COMING into large amounts of money brings the challenge of protecting that wealth and finding further meaning in your life, writes Barefoot Investor.
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