Are We Heading for Another Global Financial Crisis?
Are we heading for another Global Financial Crisis? That’s the number one question I’m getting right now … and it makes…
Cards of Courage
Hi Scott, My name is Amira and I’m 10. For Christmas Mum got me Barefoot Kids. Thanks for writing a cool…
Revenge of the Bong-Smoking Boyfriend
Hi Barefoot, Before I read your book I made the mistake of getting a Latitude credit card for a TV. Now…
The Seven Stages of Grief
Hi Scott, My fiancé and I purchased our house in December 2021 and had a fixed rate for two years…
Beating The Cash Crunch: 5 Ways To Survive and Thrive During Recession
Times are tough right now, there’s no denying that. Skyrocketing interest rates and increased living costs, coupled with high unemployment…
What Are Taxes Like When You Retire Early in Australia?
People always find something to worry about. The FI community – and wealthy people in general – are no exception.…
Yield Curve Trade
I entered a new yield curve trade – betting on a reduction in the inversion: This executed by buying a…
MLC Superannuation Review: How do they measure up?
MLC is a stalwart of Australian superannuation funds. Read this MLC superannuation review to help weigh up if their offerings…
Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDHG) Review
VDHG review; A complete review of Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDHG) from a long term index fund investor.…
Early retirement whys: Fake workplace enthusiasm
Are that many people at work actually excited to be there? Or are they just keeping up appearances to look…
Exposed: Our 2022 Family Spending With Two Kids in Sydney
Here is our 2022 spending report for our family of four. I know it’s already the end of March –…
How to Start Investing in Australia
Have you wondered how to start investing in Australia? Yes, there are heaps of options, but don’t let that put…
Barefoot Investor Buckets – How to set up your barefoot buckets
What are, and how to set up the barefoot investor buckets. The post Barefoot Investor Buckets – How to set…
Wednesday W’s #58.
What’s top of my mind: I’m getting tired. People sling off at teachers, especially about the long holidays we have.…
Learning how Debt Recycling works; What’s involved?
Learn how debt recycling can help you pay off your mortgage, build investments and reduce your tax bill all at…
Is My Money Safe?
Hi Scott, With another bank failing in the US, it’s starting to feel like 2008/2009 once again. How safe are…
The Wildest Party I’ve Been to in Years …
You can’t take my two-year-old anywhere. However, a few Sundays ago I had no choice but to bring him along to…
Harry Styles Goes Barefoot
Hi Scott, Just writing to thank you for your latest book, which I bought for my nine-year-old granddaughter. She has…
Help! My Elderly Dad Is About to Lose His Home!
Hi Scott, Some years ago my dad was approached by my sister and her ex-husband Larry (they were divorced) to go…
Family Financial Planning – The cost of raising children!
From pregnancy and birth, to raising young kids, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to family financial planning.…
Cheapskate Confessions: The odd couple
Cheapskate confessions has returned! This time I’m using assorted work gloves that I’ve found on the side of the road…
Wednesday W’s #57.
What’s top of my mind: Getting all my correction done. This is so much ‘top of mind’ that it wasn’t…
Live Long … and Prosper
The Vulcan salutation that Spock would give his fellow Vulcans is a catchphrase of the Star Trek series and a…
Aussie Paid Surveys Review
Aussie Paid Surveys gives users access to websites that pay for completion of surveys. So, is it worth it? Here’s…
The Many Paths That Lead to FI – A Case Study – Part 2
This is part 2 of the case study with Michael from Ireland, who is exploring alternative pathways to get to…
A Heartfelt Letter to My Wife
Liz was about to start her first day at a new job, and I wanted to write something encouraging to…
*&^%$^* the Labor Government
Hi Scott, I’m writing on behalf of my mum, who is distressed about the upcoming changes to superannuation. She is…
A Thank-You from Kate
Last week’s column on Kate – the young mum who was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer – got one of…
FEB23 Net Worth $1,183,740 (-$8,938)
I publish these net worth updates to keep us accountable, have others critique our strategy, and show that reaching financial…
How To Put Zero Effort Into A Business And Succeed
Unsplash – CC0 License Imagine if you could put zero effort into a business and still succeed. That would be…
