(03) 9020 2905Sure, they come in degrees of seriousness, but they’re all emergencies. A good drama-queen can make an emergency out of anything! Bar, 2.30am. You’re exceedingly intoxicated and have been acting … Read More How much cash should you hold for an emergency, and where do you keep it?
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A good DIY deed
PORTFOLIO POINT: Four things you need to check to make sure more of your super keeps on breathing after you stop. The prime driver for people getting into self-managed super … Read More A good DIY deed
Borrowing to invest: Is it still a worthwhile investment strategy today?
There’s a fringe element out there – certifiably crazy, in my opinion, like Charlie Sheen’s spectacular brain implosion – that believes debt is the devil. These, um, fools, claim embracing … Read More Borrowing to invest: Is it still a worthwhile investment strategy today?
Five financial mistakes
Time to name your weakness. What’s the stupid thing you do time and again? I’ll go first. Buffet. I’m hopeless. If a waiter hands me an empty plate (with more … Read More Five financial mistakes
The lowdown on SAFs
PORTFOLIO POINT: They’re not a big part of the DIY spectrum, but SAFs have some important advantages over SMSFs … and could save your super skin. Those who are deeply … Read More The lowdown on SAFs
What should you do if your wage comes up in a conversation with your colleagues?
Implement previously rehearsed emergency tactical diversion techniques. This is not a drill. This situation is live! Go to the bathroom. “Sorry, I’m off. It’s washing night.” Wander off to order … Read More What should you do if your wage comes up in a conversation with your colleagues?
What should you do if your wage comes up in a conversation with your colleagues?
Implement previously rehearsed emergency tactical diversion techniques. This is not a drill. This situation is live! Go to the bathroom. “Sorry, I’m off. It’s washing night.” Wander off to order … Read More What should you do if your wage comes up in a conversation with your colleagues?
Enemy of the SMSF people
PORTFOLIO POINT: Lies, damned lies and statistics. Selective quoting of stats won’t make ACOSS a friend of SMSF trustees. Today I’m going to declare an “enemy” of self-managed super funds. … Read More Enemy of the SMSF people
Eating out can cause financial fights. Who pays on a first date and who pays at a family dinner?
FOOD fight! Cool, I feel like a Blazing Saddles pie fight. The default position for payment for all restaurant meals is … Boomers, of course, should pay for everything. While … Read More Eating out can cause financial fights. Who pays on a first date and who pays at a family dinner?
Fixed rates
They’re a little family of four. Let’s call them Mike, Greg, Peter and Bobby. Mr Editor, roll the tune … Here’s the story of some corporate “heroes” who were “fighting … Read More Fixed rates