Barefoot InvestorThe finance industry has trained customers to expect advice to be “free”, but that’s the most expensive way to get it. Still, most Aussies would rather have it for “free”, no matter how much it costs them in the long run, writes the Barefoot Investor.
There’s nothing scarier for parents than the thought of not being able to afford a good education, so those with kids in preschool or primary school should start getting serious about their savings, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Barefoot InvestorThis exclusive edited extract is No. 6 from The Barefoot Investor for Families: Your kids must promise to never, ever get a credit card. And the best way to help them avoid ruining their financial futures is to cut up your own, writes the Barefoot Investor.
In this exclusive edited book extract, the Barefoot Investor Scott Pape tells readers how to help get their children into their first home and set them up for life.
Barefoot InvestorChristmas may be over … but it’s not too late to give your kids and family a gift that will last through 2019. All you need is a couple of hours to spare and a fireproof, waterproof safe, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Barefoot InvestorChristmas may be known as the time for “giving”, but to most school-aged kids it’s really a time for “getting”. Parents should beware of expectation creating entitlement, writes Scott Pape.
When it comes to low-cost index super funds, Aussies are like the flat-earthers of the finance world, openly questioning the validity. And the result is… last year Aussie super funds swiped $32 billion in fees, robbing future retirees of hundreds of thousands from their nest eggs, writes Barefoot Investor.
ExclusiveBarefoot Investor Scott Pape has called on parents to avoid giving out cash to their children for Christmas, declaring it a complete cop out.
Barefoot InvestorThe best Christmas gifts are educational so consider giving books to your loved ones and not only will it not break the bank, but they may learn something life-changing, writes Scott Pape.
Barefoot InvestorAfterpay is like the financial equivalent of marijuana because it acts like a gateway financial drug — training young people to rely on the bank’s money rather than banking on themselves, writes Barefoot Investor.
Barefoot InvestorRight from the start I have said I believe blockchain technology will eventually transform entire industries and, at some stage, online payments, however, the truth is right now many cryptocurrencies are junk and Bitcoin is still a punt, writes the Barefoot Investor.
In life the smartest people are those who fearlessly ask the simplest questions, and then back themselves. No one cares more about your money than you do, so when it comes to “financial experts”, trust your gut, writes the Barefoot Investor.
LAST week, investment group Stockspot came out with its annual Fat Cat Awards, which ranks the worst-performing super funds and this is one award you do NOT want to win. So it’s time to take a closer look, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Barefoot InvestorAS dozens of students across the country sit down to do their final exams this week, it’s important to remember the three really important tests in life and learn how to ace them, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Barefoot InvestorTHE share market is like a rollercoaster with breathtaking climbs, gentle dips, and at least a few stomach-churning plunges on the way. If you want financial security, you’ll need to take the ride, but you have to fit your own safety harness, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Barefoot InvestorTHE biggest risk retirees face isn’t the short-term wobbles of the share market, it’s running out of money before they die. But when it comes to our financial luck, we all have the power to change things before it’s too late, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Barefoot InvestorBY taking on record household debt at a time when interest rates are at record lows, plenty of overstretched people may well find their financial lives will end up in the toilet some time in the next decade. The most important thing is to ask yourself is am I prepared, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Barefoot InvestorTHE Barefoot Investor’s new book has only been out a week but it has already become the fastest-selling book across Australia, as Scott Pape turns kids’ lives around.
Barefoot InvestorTHE greatest investor in history, Warren Buffett, is essentially telling investors that he thinks his own stock is cheap. So who are we to argue, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Barefoot InvestorIN case he is in danger of becoming the John Farnham of the Aussie book publishing industry, the Barefoot Investor has replied to readers asking if they really need to buy ANOTHER money guide.
Barefoot InvestorTHE Barefoot Investor Scott Pape’s highly-anticipated new book has finally hit shelves. Here’s how it can help your kids become money smart.
Barefoot InvestorBAREFOOT Investor Scott Pape wants to create a generation of kids who aren’t stupid with money. This is his dead-simple plan.
Barefoot InvestorIN this extract from his new book The Barefoot Investor For Families, Scott Pape explains how your teenagers can help you save money and earn it for themselves.
Barefoot InvestorHE’s an Australian finance phenomenon who has already changed life for thousands of adults. Now he wants to do the same for your kids — with jam jars, jobs and food.
ExclusiveBarefoot InvestorAUSTRALIAN kids are getting handed pocket money without having to do a scrap of work, new research has shown. The Barefoot Investor says parents need to put an immediate stop to it.