(03) 9020 2905Cripes, 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
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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?
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?
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?
What’s better? Tipping money into super or paying off a mortgage?
Better questions. Who would you rather sleep with? Ladies, Brad Pitt or Matthew McConaughey? Lads, Jennifer Love Hewitt or Heather Locklear? If you’re straight, perhaps you answered a screaming … Read More What’s better? Tipping money into super or paying off a mortgage?
Australians aspire to own their own home. How do you do it?
Oh, I dunno. Let’s ask a financial expert. The man in charge of Australia’s finances, Treasurer Joe Hockey. “If you’ve got a good job and it pays good money …” … Read More Australians aspire to own their own home. How do you do it?
Which financial professionals do you need in your life?
Hire professionals? Why would a Gen Xer do that? We’re smart enough to do it ourselves. Plus, our careers and kids aren’t terribly time-taxing. We don’t need social lives, or … Read More Which financial professionals do you need in your life?
What expenses are the easiest to save money on?
Is that the sound of a chainsaw firing up on a Monday morning? Love it! “Chainsaw” Al Dunlap was an American executive legendary for downsizing by sacking staff. Kerry Packer … Read More What expenses are the easiest to save money on?
What is the best piece of financial advice you were ever given?
I’m a melting pot of thousands of ideas that I’ve heard over the years. Singling out one? Whoa. Tough. I learn the most while reading. So the best “advice” I’ve ever … Read More What is the best piece of financial advice you were ever given?