Blood on the Floor
Scott, Thank you for helping me over the last few years. I have managed to both save and pay some…
Retire in Seven Years?
Dear Scott, I just came across an article in Forbes describing how it would be possible to retire in seven…
Where Are They Now?
Hi Scott I sent you an email over 5 years ago; after my husband left me pregnant with our 3rd…
Barefoot Calls a Single Mother in the Middle of the Night
Hi Scott I’m a 57-year-old single mum. I bought a property 3 years ago and work, as a nurse, almost…
If You Move I’ll Kill You
“If you make so much as a sound … I swear I’ll kill you”, she hisses. It’s 4.30am, my morning…
Why Our Idea of Sacrifice Is Wrong
Sometimes I write about things that excite me. Other times I write about things which annoy me. Today, it’s the…
The Biggest Risk of All
In the personal finance community we often talk about risks. The risk of running out of money in retirement; the…
A Guide on Investing in the ASX
Many Australians and foreigners invest in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Shares, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and managed funds are…
Two things a crappy holiday reinforced about early retirement
Our perfectly planned holiday fell into a heap. So what does that mean for finely crafted early retirement plans? The…
Saving for the future: July 2022
Author: Mr and Mrs DDU. Perhaps the most important factor for how quickly we can reach financial independence and retire…
Become the Success Your Life Deserves
Many people crave success in their lives, but very few people are driven or determined enough to be able to…
Not Renewing Wholesale Investor Status
I got a message from Interactive Brokers that I needed to renew my wholesale investor status as two years had…
Wednesday W’s #37.
What’s top of my mind: How lovely it is to have my days back. Oof. Term is done. The first…
The Scumbag Landlord
G’day Barefoot, My wife and I are very lucky. We own two investment properties that basically pay for themselves. Trouble is,…
You’re a Puppet, Barefoot
Scott, I read last week’s column. You’re pushing Vanguard?! Oh you really are an elitist WEF puppet. Eva Hello Eva…
Mexican Wins the Lottery … Twice!
Scott, I know you may get millions of emails every day, but I hope your team can forward this one…
A Sticky Issue
Hi Scott, My kids are beyond excited about your next book (you’re a big deal in our household). I asked…
My Thoughts on the Kim Kardashian Fund
I am fascinated by Kim Kardashian. Did you know she started out as a wardrobe stylist for Paris Hilton? It’s…