Barefoot Investor
How to save money and retire comfortably
BAREFOOT Investor’s book is popular ... even with thieves. And its success means he has received thousands of follow-up questions. Here are the most common queries — and answers.
Time to teach young people about money
A PUSH by Barefoot Investor to teach students — via schools or mentors — about saving and investing has strong support.
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
YOU’VE got thousands of dollars sitting in a bank account doing nothing, but should it be invested in shares or property? Here’s what the Barefoot Investor thinks.
Why young women are miserable
JESS, 26, did well in Year 12 at a private school and graduated with a degree. Five years later she’s tearing up talking to Barefoot Investor about her life being a “disaster”. Why is she miserable?
Amazon Mom will change way you shop
WHEN Amazon gets into the local baby supplies business, existing operators will get crushed in the rush, writes Barefoot Investor.
Why paid social media posts aren’t for me
SOCIAL media starlets make big bucks by publishing photos of a product online. Barefoot Investor uses a misguided Facebook post of his undies to explain how it isn’t for him.
How to cope with interest rates rises
WE will have higher interest rates — sooner or later. No one can be sure when. But either way it’s best to start preparing now, writes Barefoot Investor.
Where’s the first home buyer super fund at?
WHEN a reader asked Barefoot Investor why her super company didn’t know much about the new first home buyers saver fund, he was compelled to investigate.
What to do if you marry into debt
MARRYING into a family deep in debt is not a good idea. Here is how to tackle the problem, writes Barefoot Investor.
The money trap AFL players can fall into
AFL players have just scored a hefty pay rise. Barefoot Investor talks to Kangaroos coach Brad Scott about how many end up kicking their finances out of bounds on the full.
Pregnant mum’s huge financial stress
A PREGNANT woman left by her husband needs to take urgent action to get funds for herself and her children, writes Barefoot Investor.
Jobseekers, here’s how to get hired
THINK a fancy resume, stellar interviewing skills or relevant qualifications will land you a job? Think again. Barefoot Investor explains how to be irresistible to any employer.
One thing couples must do to stay together
THERE is one thing all couples should do if they want to have a happy life together, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Getting lost and finding way out
THIS is the story of three people who found themselves in deep trouble but took control of their situation and changed it. Barefoot Investor reveals three uplifting tales for our troubled times.
Debts rule out early house hunt
THERE’S no point thinking about getting into the housing market if you are saddled with debt. Fix that first and build your savings, writes Barefoot Investor.
Buyer beware for booming Bitcoin
THE Barefoot Investor won’t be investing in booming Bitcoin, and he doesn’t recommend anyone else does either. Here are the reasons why you should avoid the virtual currency.
Hey, big spender, watch out!
WHEN a saver ponders a serious relationship with a spender, she needs to set some ground rules about him getting debt free for starters, writes Barefoot Investor.
The price you’ll pay for indulging your teen
A BELOW-average grade in money management colours your entire life so start testing your teenagers now, writes Barefoot Investor.
Love can lead to a dumb call
JUST because love is all around you, don’t jump into joint finances too quickly. Take your time to see how the partnership develops, writes Barefoot Investor.
Revenge is coming for first home buyers
THERE are 15,000 new Melbourne apartments due to settle before June 30. Many won’t. Tick. Tick. Tick. That’s the sound of the inner-city apartment market, writes Barefoot Investor.
No drama that can’t be sorted
A WIFE’S insolvency issue has stalled an expansion loan for a business but she should dial down the drama as it can be sorted, writes Barefoot Investor.
Will first home buyers get a foot in the door?
FIRST home buyers will soon be able to divert extra money into their super and then draw it out to buy a house. Is this a good thing? Barefoot Investor investigates.
Stay calm about debt hex
IF you have a HECS debt don’t rush to pay it off. It’s the cheapest loan you’ll ever get and it’ll come out of your salary, writes Barefoot Investor.
How an old gardener achieved real wealth
A CHAT with garden guru Peter Cundall was one of the most thought-provoking of Barefoot Investor’s life. What can an old gardener teach about achieving real wealth? Read on.
Wealthiest still need a purpose
COMING into large amounts of money brings the challenge of protecting that wealth and finding further meaning in your life, writes Barefoot Investor.
What Amazon means for Australia
AMAZON’S impending arrival, if the US is any guide, will please shoppers who need something delivered quickly. But the outlook for retail workers isn’t so rosy, writes Barefoot Investor.
Why you should fight to save your family home
BAREFOOT Investor Scott Pape often tells people up to their armpits in debt to sell their cars, investment properties and jetskis — but rarely the family home. Here’s why.
Bad taste lingers after loss
DON’T waste time on resentment if you find yourself in a financial hole. Just dig yourself out, writes Scott Pape.
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