Scott Pape
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Scott Pape
Early life and career
Scott Pape grew up in
The Barefoot Investor
In 2004, Pape wrote a book, The Barefoot Investor: Five Steps to Financial Freedom, which was released in Australia in November of that year.[2] It has since been republished, revised (as recently as 2020) and is now sold throughout the world.[citation needed]
Following the success of the book, Pape has taken on The Barefoot Investor as a persona, offering independent advice on personal money management, investing and gaining financial freedom via his website, public and media appearances and his subscription email service "The Barefoot Blueprint".[3]
In April 2008, he was a participant in the Australia 2020 Summit.
Books
In 2016, Scott released a new book, The Barefoot Investor: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need, which has become the best selling finance book in Australia.[citation needed]
In 2018, Pape released a financial book aimed at children's finance titled The Barefoot Investor for Families.[4]
November 2022 saw the release of Pape's book Barefoot Kids: Your Epic Money Adventure.
Television
In 2009 Pape started hosting The Barefoot Investor, a half hour show about finance on
He also appeared as the financial expert on the SBS show The Nest in 2008. Pape was also previously a regular guest on The 7pm Project.
Pape has also hosted and produced the shows Money School and Money Movement for Foxtel.[6]
Newspaper column
Pape writes a weekly
Radio
The Barefoot Investor has a weekly spot on the
Honours
In 2020 Pape received the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the community and financial education.[9]
References
- ^ Killackey, Fiona (May 2010). "Scott Pape". Royal Auto. RACV Public Affairs. p. 17.
- ^ Blunden, Ralph (6 September 2008). "La Trobe University – Alumni – Book Reviews". Archived from the original on 6 September 2008. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ "The Barefoot Blueprint – Take the Next Step". Archived from the original on 10 August 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "The Barefoot Investor for Families: The only kids' money guide you'll ever need". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Spring 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Finalists & Winners | Astra: Subscription Television Australia".
- ^ New South Wales government to roll out Scott Pape’s Money Movement in schools
- ^ "Regular Guests – Hot Breakfast with Eddie McGuire – Triple M Melbourne". Archived from the original on 18 February 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ^ "Nightlife". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 February 2024.
- ^ 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours