Beware of Zuckerberg’s vision for the future
Mark Zuckerberg, the boy wonder billionaire, is losing for the very first time in his career but don’t get sucked into his ‘virtual reality’ vision.
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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.
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.
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Money in marriage is a team sport
A HUSBAND is working overtime to increase a couple’s “fun money” but his wife wants to pay off their home loan. Barefoot Investor Scott Pape weighs in on the bottom line and whether they should make time to smell the Bintang in Bali.
If you’ve got a Uber account you need to read this
UBER has fessed up to the fact it has been hacked — with the account details of 57 million users and drivers stolen. So how do you know if you’re among the one in 10 Aussies affected, asks the Barefoot Investor?
What to do if you want to be wealthy
A MUM with a 21-year-old stepson has a plan and a migraine when it comes to his finances. But here’s what the Barefoot Investor suggests he should do if he wants to become rich.
Will buying a car help me get a home loan?
A TEENAGER saving for her first home wants to buy a car to get a credit rating, but is she going about it the right way? Here’s what Barefoot Investor Scott Pape thinks.
Why Bitcoin and punting are the same
IF YOU invested $1000 in Bitcoin seven years ago, you’d be a multi-millionaire today. But before you rush out to buy shares, Barefoot Investor has this sobering advice.
Why you should avoid investing in digital currency
THE Barefoot Investor says he won’t be investing in digital currencies and he doesn’t recommend anyone else does either. Here’s why.
Save your undies, invest in home insurance
WHEN Barefoot Investor lost his home to fire, he made sure everyone he knew had insurance. Scott Pape explains how you can reap the most from your insurer, if fire ravages your home.
How to save for your kids
THE Barefoot Investor is over the moon to be having a new baby and is giving advice to new and soon-to-be parents, including how to help your child save and which schemes to avoid.
Children lose out when banks win
FINANCIAL education is an essential life skill children must learn and it’s far too important to be left to a bank’s marketing department, writes Barefoot Investor.
A captive audience takes interest
THE power of compound interest is a great leveller. It doesn’t matter how smart you are at school … or whether your father has been in jail, writes Barefoot Investor.
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