Got any daredevil in you? A little bit Evel Knievel, flying high on motorbikes? Or would you feel more at home in the engineering department at Volvo during their 80s … Read More “Financial planners often talk about risk profiles. What are they on about, and how do I measure mine?”
All posts by Bruce
“Inheritances: When is it a good time to starting thinking about who will get yours?”
What do you care if you’re dead? Instead, let me give you a plan to make money from death. Talk your way into other people’s Wills! Be nice to Aunt … Read More “Inheritances: When is it a good time to starting thinking about who will get yours?”
“It’s wonderful to build your wealth, but how do you make sure you keep it?”
Huddle in, Xers. Logically, this isn’t a question aimed at us. Well, at least not the second half. Only the oldest Gen Xers – in their mid to late 40s … Read More “It’s wonderful to build your wealth, but how do you make sure you keep it?”
“Balancing a household budget can seem like trying to run a country. How do you simplify it?”
My late Uncle Mick was the laziest organism in our solar system. Slugs worked harder. Faced with choices, he always took the easiest option. Mick had a saying for dealing … Read More “Balancing a household budget can seem like trying to run a country. How do you simplify it?”
“Which generation is the best at investing their money, and which is the worst?”
Let me start calling out some spades. The world-wide market crashes that preceded the GFC are the most recent exam sat by investors. Who failed and who passed? Gen Y: … Read More “Which generation is the best at investing their money, and which is the worst?”
“Easter is here, and Christmas just eight months away. Should I prepare financially for Christmas now?”
Thankfully, my little DebtBoy can’t read yet. Because if he could, Mr Editor, I’d be giving you a good old-fashioned clip over the ears! Today, my great fear is he’s … Read More “Easter is here, and Christmas just eight months away. Should I prepare financially for Christmas now?”
“Money can create moments of madness in a relationship. What are the biggest problem areas?”
“What we’ve got here is (a) failure to communicate.” Depending on what generation you’re from, you’ll remember that as either Cool Hand Luke starring Paul Newman, or the opening line … Read More “Money can create moments of madness in a relationship. What are the biggest problem areas?”
“What are the most valuable lessons your generation can learn from the others?”
Seriously? What sort of a dumb question is that? Has to be a Gen Y suggestion! Like ALL of my fellow Gen Xers, I know everything. As our parents will … Read More “What are the most valuable lessons your generation can learn from the others?”
What is the most embarrassing financial situation you have ever been in?”
I feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Total Recall. Please don’t make me remember. I don’t want to remember! Nooooooo! Rewind back to 1979, when I was about nine. My parents … Read More What is the most embarrassing financial situation you have ever been in?”
SMSFs, property and income
PORTFOLIO POINT: Thinking of cashing up your property portfolio to get your money into super? Here’s what you need to know (Part II). If super is a powerful way of … Read More SMSFs, property and income