Seriously? Trick question, right? There is only one “scam” almost universally common to Gen Xers. The most disturbing of them all. Tin lids! Kids don’t just vacuum your wallet empty … Read More New financial scams are being developed at a disturbing rate. What are the most dangerous scams for your generation?
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How can you choose the right time to invest in the share market?
In the voice of Mr Miyagi from Karate Kid: “Aaah, editor sage like Buddha! One question asked. Two questions posed.” The first question: “How do you time the share market?” … Read More How can you choose the right time to invest in the share market?
Budget black holes can destroy a household’s finances. How do you find out if you have one?
Oh, too easy, Batman! When outgoings are more than incomings … when you work harder and harder every month, but still go backwards … when your credit card has that … Read More Budget black holes can destroy a household’s finances. How do you find out if you have one?
What are your top three tips for slicing $50 from your weekly household budget?
Easy! Live like a slob recluse! Ditch cleaning products ($5) and petrol to get to work ($30), because you won’t be going. Now, as you aren’t going to be seeing … Read More What are your top three tips for slicing $50 from your weekly household budget?
What is one great financial lesson you could teach the other generations?
THPPPPT! Ridiculous! Just one? Humbly, on behalf of Gen X, I could list a hundred. A thousand! In my first breath! Why? Because Gen X is … AWESOME! We are … Read More What is one great financial lesson you could teach the other generations?
Renting versus buying – what is the best property strategy for your generation in today’s market and why?
“If you decide not to buy, you will rent until you die.” There, a catchy jingle that says it all. (But also proves I’d be an AWFUL poet.) Like that … Read More Renting versus buying – what is the best property strategy for your generation in today’s market and why?
As the gold price surges to record highs, should we rush out and buy the precious metal?
FOR your special girl? Yes! Particularly if you think a gold necklace, bracelet or earrings will buy you a year’s credit for upcoming misdemeanours. That would be an awesome investment! … Read More As the gold price surges to record highs, should we rush out and buy the precious metal?
“We all have different comfort zones when it comes to investing. How do I work out mine?”
Look at me. Clearly, I’m neither Dr McDreamy, nor Dr McSteamy. But I do know your body is a tremendous indicator of stress. If we listen, it tells us things. … Read More “We all have different comfort zones when it comes to investing. How do I work out mine?”
It can be tough managing finances if you’re single. What are some good tips?
Jeez, I don’t know about that. That’s like me saying: “Getting hitched was awesome. I’ll never have to cook again”. (Duck the frying pan that’s flying my way … NOW!) … Read More It can be tough managing finances if you’re single. What are some good tips?
All generations have financial stereotypes. Which is the most incorrect one about yours?
That we’re apathetic, aimless, ambitionless, slackers. Generation X – Tales for an Accelerated Culture was the 1991 book by Canadian Douglas Coupland, which kicked the whole thing off. It was … Read More All generations have financial stereotypes. Which is the most incorrect one about yours?