How to snap up stocks without buyer’s remorse
As the housing market gets more depressing, Aussies are falling in love with stocks. Learn to lose your stock market virginity — and not regret it.
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Barefoot: ‘This may make an accountant’s blood boil’
Scott Pape isn’t sorry he pointed Australians to an ATO tool that could help them. Now he’s found a new way to help build on retirement savings.
Why tax time doesn’t need to be a grind
Most of us dread tax time but while leaning on an accountant can be invaluable for some, many wage earners can safely kick H&R down the block.
Barefoot Investor: How to not bring up a spoilt brat
Money guru Scott Pape says teaching kids from a young age to work hard is essential to avoid every parent’s worst nightmare.
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Dads can realise their dream of independence
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Bitcoin-fever fuels digital goldmine
IT’S very hard to resist the lure of getting rich quick, right? Listen to your gut, not your mate who’s dripping with Bitcoin-fever, says the Barefoot Investor.
Owning own home gives freedom
OWNING your home outright means you have the banker off your back and can call the shots on how you “invest”, writes Barefoot Investor.
Is my home my biggest liability?
RICH Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki described owning a home as your biggest liability — not an asset, but does the Barefoot Investor agree.
The best way to invest ethically
IN his first expanded column, Barefoot Investor backs socially responsible investing — and says that’s why he has a family portfolio.
Six simple steps to ruin your financial life
BAREFOOT Investor has been told people don’t listen to his financial advice. So this week he is trying something different — reverse psychology.
Where you should invest $10k
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