Hot advice: Danger of online product reviews
Want a good electric blanket or other household item? Scott Pape says in an age of fake reviews, there’s one key place to check.
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Barefoot says diamonds are a rough decision for today’s buyers
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape says diamond rings are decades-long marketing con job, as much cheaper lab-grown stones emerge.
The common smartphone app that’s ripping you off
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape says consumers are being overcharged by technology when they pay for things.
Barefoot: Zuck a chef serving dopamine-soaked donuts
Barefoot investor Scott Pape says Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is a chef “serving us up dopamine-soaked donuts”.
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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.
Barefoot’s advice to avoid red faces over pink diamonds
Barefoot investor Scott Pape examines pink diamond decisions and people’s plans to intentionally rip off their lenders.
‘I’m freaking out!” How to tackle the mortgage cliff
Scott Pape has some advice for one young Aussie couple who are freaking out after discovering they will soon have to fork out 70 per cent of their pay on mortgage repayments.
Political win: Barefoot reveals greatest secret in finance
Scott Pape has had a political win with Premier Dom Perrottet pledging to double the number of financial counsellors in NSW and the Opposition agreeing to “think” about the proposal.
‘Bloody oath!’ They’ll never stop coming after your super
Retirees with more than $3m in super will be absolutely fine but Scott Pape worries about how tough the future will be for all those ‘ordinary Australians’ with little nest eggs.
Barefoot’s steps to help a terrified mum
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape rolled up his sleeves to help an Aussie mum struggling with a life-threatening shock.
*&*# you, Barefoot: Anger grows as rate crisis looms
If you don’t own at least 20 per cent of your home, Scott Pape says you’re effectively trapped, as it’s highly unlikely another lender will offer you a better rate than your current bank.
Don’t just blame the RBA for your mortgage woes
As taxpayers we should hold our highly paid officials like RBA governor Phil Lowe accountable but Scott Pape says homeowners who borrowed too much should also bear some of the blame.
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