Click here to download Debt Man Investment Newsletter #45 It’s an immortal movie scene. Cuba Gooding Jr is on the phone, half-naked, dancing around his kitchen. The guy on the … Read More What are three worthwhile goals to set for the new financial year, and can you share one of yours?
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Super delays, but property is hot
PORTFOLIO POINT: A reprieve on the in-specie transfer ban? In any case, SMSF trustees are moving on … and moving pretty smartly. There appears to be a pattern. The government … Read More Super delays, but property is hot
Deciding when to shop online … and off
Next time you order in a pizza, put a big dollop of ice cream in the centre. Let it melt, then eat. Bad combination? Right, now you get Debt Man … Read More Deciding when to shop online … and off
As blended families become more common, how do you structure wills and super to be fair to everyone?
Ah, the Brady Bunch. Would you want that conniving little so-and-so Marcia to get an equal portion? She was a piece of work, that Marcia. Never liked her. Usually up … Read More As blended families become more common, how do you structure wills and super to be fair to everyone?
The six big questions on superannuation
PORTFOLIO POINT: Yikes! The questions overflowed at last week’s bumper super webinar. Here’s some answers to the top six topics on your collective minds. Wow, it was an awesome response … Read More The six big questions on superannuation
Doomsayers are getting louder as global financial markets struggle. What are your predictions?
In the next 12 months, a Brazilian transexual will win Eurovision, Tanzania’s swim team will scoop the pool in London, I will make the next Who magazine’s “sexiest people” list … Read More Doomsayers are getting louder as global financial markets struggle. What are your predictions?
As interest rates head lower, what are some of the best ways to make this benefit your finances?
Something to cheer about? “Yeah, yeah!” There would really be something to celebrate if the bastard banks had passed on the cuts in full. No generation has more to gain … Read More As interest rates head lower, what are some of the best ways to make this benefit your finances?
Combating fear the way to go for first home buyers
Virgins, it must be said, don’t know what they’re missing. No matter how countless the hours they spend anticipating, fantasising and obsessing about “it”, they simply can’t know what the … Read More Combating fear the way to go for first home buyers
Falling property prices have renewed the debate about renting versus buying a home. What are your views?
Listen up: If rent money is “dead” money, it’s no more “dead” money than mortgage interest. So, that is what you compare. Short term, renting is far cheaper. Long term, … Read More Falling property prices have renewed the debate about renting versus buying a home. What are your views?
Clear skies for geared property
PORTFOLIO POINT: SMSF property borrowing gets more appealing, thanks to the ATO’s response to trustee’s queries. It would appear there have been more questions than at a post-grand final press … Read More Clear skies for geared property