Barefoot Investor: You should save, whatever the Treasurer says
The Government may be encouraging us to spend up and spend big in the 2020 budget, but Australians wanting to get ahead in the long-term should do the exact opposite, writes Scott Pape.
Barefoot Investor
Why you should avoid the big banks’ ‘no interest’ credit cards
If you think something is too good to be true, it normally is. So when I heard about the big banks’ last-ditch effort to make credit cards cool again with their “zero-interest” products — I knew there would be a serious catch, writes Barefoot Investor.
Why investment apps are toxic to your wealth and health
Instant trading apps, particularly those aimed at Millenials, turn buying and selling stocks into a game and can have a deadly impact on your finances and your future, writes Barefoot Investor.
Why spending time with your dad is a great investment
Father’s Day is an excellent reminder of the important things in life, and hard work and dedication give all dads the ultimate form of wealth: time to spend with their kids, writes Barefoot Investor.
More Stories
Barefoot Investor: How to deal with haters
AFTER 12 years of being in the spotlight, Barefoot Investor has a PhD in dealing with haters. Here’s what he has learned about dealing with doubters.
Uncouple from the man-child
IT’S time to look at sorting out a financial mess by getting out of a marriage to a little boy who can’t be trusted with a credit card, writes Barefoot Investor.
Daughter only cares for cash
A PARENT should take steps to ensure an entitled brat doesn’t get an inheritance they don’t deserve. A charitable trust would be an option, writes Barefoot Investor.
Best and worst ways to get money advice
GETTING financial advice is the same as to dating in your 20s, ‘play the field’, writes Barefoot Investor.
The best way to budget for a baby
PLANNING to start a family? The Barefoot Investor explains the key financial considerations and gives his tips on budgeting for a baby.
Shares can make sense
A GRANDMOTHER’S gift can be honoured by using her money to begin learning about investing in the share market, says SCOTT PAPE.
Lend your money and lose a friend
IF you have a burning money issue, or want to win a fight, put your questions to Barefoot Investor.
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/business/barefoot-investor/page/39