(03) 9020 2905We’ve got it. We don’t use it much. And with respect, health insurers make their story a hard one to sell. The insurers’ premiums go up by multiples of inflation … Read More Health insurance: why should you have it and what should you look for?
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Your five best tips to cut your energy bills
Cripes, the first two tips are easy, if drastic. Don’t partner up. And definitely don’t have children. The energy company must hate it when I’m … Read More Your five best tips to cut your energy bills
Why are we paying for Sydney’s binge?
Penalties need to match the crime. And should be meted out to the evil-doer. As a statement, are there any objections? If I didn’t do the … Read More Why are we paying for Sydney’s binge?
How to get around the SMSF property curbs
SUMMARY: SMSF property investors caught up in attack on investor lending by APRA. Self-managed super funds looking to buy geared property are being squeezed for options, as lenders exit the … Read More How to get around the SMSF property curbs
It’s important to teach kids about managing money. How did/do you do it with your kids?
From inception. In the womb, my DebtKids were played Money, Money by Grateful Dead, Barrett Strong’s Money (That’s What I Want) and Billionaire by Travie McCoy. … Read More It’s important to teach kids about managing money. How did/do you do it with your kids?
Market tap an insurance policy
Are we all casually strolling into Armageddon? Hand in hand with that mob we hate/love that oils/finances our lives? I mean, what the hell is going on with … Read More Market tap an insurance policy
If you had to cut $100 from your grocery bill this month, how would you do it?
Is beer a grocery item? If so, easy. I’m done! No, damnit! Why should I be the only one in the house to suffer? Let’s share the pain around. … Read More If you had to cut $100 from your grocery bill this month, how would you do it?
Peer to peer (P2P) lending is on the rise in Australia. What’s your take on it?
Peer-to-peer lending? If it involves lending to friends and family … are you freakin’ serious! Nothing but horror stories. P2P lending isn’t that. … Read More Peer to peer (P2P) lending is on the rise in Australia. What’s your take on it?
Permanent chaos – Super’s relative stability
Permanent chaos can be overwhelmingly tiring. A bit of stability and consistency in life is generally welcome. An example of chaos? Greece. Who would be them at the moment? Flat … Read More Permanent chaos – Super’s relative stability
It’s Dry July at the moment: what’s a financial “vice” that you could cut from your life for a month?
It’s the middle of winter. It’s freezing outside. If this is about sacrifice, I think we could cut out heating at home for the month … … by going to … Read More It’s Dry July at the moment: what’s a financial “vice” that you could cut from your life for a month?