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THIS IS EMBARGOED FOR THE HERALD SUN WEEKEND UNTIL JULY 14Barefoot Investor Scott Pape, with his wife Liz, at their farm in rural Victoria. Picture- Nicole Cleary
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Time to empty your give jar for those in need

Right now the bushfires that have been blazing along the east coast are the biggest story in the country. There are plenty of amazing organisations with their sleeves rolled up helping people who need it most but it’s time for all of us to pitch in, too, writes the Barefoot Investor.

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High hopes for a financial super hero

All super funds are about as genuine as an Instagram selfie but this week the game changed when the “Amazon of finance”, Vanguard, announced its intention to set up its own fund Down Under. Stay tuned for a super revolution, writes the Barefoot Investor.

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Time to do a financial deep dive on super

In 2017 a third of Aussies were ripped off to the tune of almost $6 billion in unpaid super, according to Industry Super Australia. So don’t trust your pay slip. Instead, trust your super statement, writes the Barefoot Investor.

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Piggybank or piggyback

Piggybank or piggyback

THE CBA is still refusing to back an industry compensation scheme for victims of dodgy financial planning advice, writes SCOTT PAPE

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/barefoot-investor/page/53