Thanks, Mum
Hi Scott I will be forever grateful to you for removing the noose around the neck of both me and…
Help! My Mother-in-law Breeds Siamese Fighting Fish
Hi Scott, I get along well with my mother-in-law — it’s her business ideas that drive me nuts. One day…
A Very Barefoot Will
Hi Scott, My beautiful mum passed away recently. She was a big fan of yours. Each Sunday we’d catch up…
The best Mother's Day present
Many years ago, I was invited to a very exclusive finance dinner. As luck would have it, I found myself…
Budgeting For Women
Scott, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your column last week, where you replied to…
The Barefoot Barn
On the farm we’re building a barn. Okay, honestly, it’s an old-school man cave, with a pool table, a dart…
Can I Block My Husband?
Hi Scott, I dread my parents passing away! Apart from the emotional devastation, I am petrified about the financial impact…
Barefoot Brockovich!
Dear Scott, I see the Dollarmites have been kicked out of Queensland schools! Woohoo! Dollarmites: 0Barefoot: 1 You’re the Erin…
All I Wanted To Be Was A ‘Good Mum’
Dear Scott, My husband bailed on me when my son was just 18 months old, leaving me with the most…
How Can I Escape My Abusive Partner?
Scott, I am 29 and living with an abusive partner. After years of disinterest, he suddenly wants to ‘go Barefoot’…
How Not to Buy an Island
Hi Scott, A couple of years ago you warned retirees about investing with a company that owned Dunk Island, who…
The crypto test
Last Saturday night I found myself standing alone at a bonfire party, staring thoughtfully at the flames. A guy walked…
When It Rains It Pours
Good evening Scott, A year ago I was in debt and had just had a marriage breakdown. Then I read…
The Millionaire Orphan
Hi Scott, When I was 18 my parents passed away, but I was in the privileged position to inherit nearly…
Barefooters Dig Deep
Hi Scott, I work at Foodbank NSW & ACT, and I just want to say a huge THANK YOU on…
Five podcasts that are on my playlist
“For the last week I’ve been following a new morning routine. I wake up, meditate, then light a candle and…
Hit Me Baby One More Time?
Scott, My four siblings and I have inherited close to $100,000 between us. I am the executor, and am unsure…
My Wife is Sending Selfies to Russians
Hi Scott, I am hoping you can solve a disagreement between my wife and myself. I have just read your…
The Friendliest Store In Town
Hi Scott, Last week’s column about the Small Business Debt Helpline was the best one you have ever done! I…
Forty grand down the drain
If you’ve been watching the floods, you’ve probably thought to yourself: “That’s no good … but at least they’ve got…
Teenage Terms and Conditions
Hi Scott, Recently my 13-year-old son received a letter from the ANZ bank with a new debit card and the…
A Super Idea?
Hi Scott I have just seen a news item on a proposed policy which could see victims of domestic violence…
It’s a Scamski!
Barefoot, My wife is 57 and has invested thousands of dollars into an ‘education investment program’. It is a multi-level…
How to help out a mate
“It’s over … it has to be.” I just can’t do this anymore. I’ve carried the stress for far too…
Hyperinflation Coming?
Hi Barefoot, I am one of those 20-something Reddit users who makes some ‘tendies’ off GameStop. Most of my meagre…
Show Me the Money
Hey Barefoot, We have three boys, aged 6, 3 and 0, and I would love to introduce your ‘Jam Jars’…
Barefoot, the Fire Starter
Scott, Because of you, we started a fire in our neighbour’s yard! We dominoed our debts (18 months ahead of…
My secret side hustle revealed
Just in case this ever leaks, I need to make a confession: This year I’ve been doing some ‘side hustle’…
The HSBC Chicken
Hi Scott, Your book arrived out of the blue on my doorstep one day. Reading it, it was painful to…
Should I Tell My Boyfriend to Shut Up?
Hello! My husband and I are so close to having a 20% deposit for our family home. However, with the…