STAY cool. Gen Xers need to channel Douglas Adams’ advice from Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. “DON’T PANIC!” Market fluctuations? Schmucktuations. A Gen Xer’s long-term investment plan, when it … Read More All markets move up and down so what is the best way to manage the fluctuations?
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Success is a great feeling. What’s been your greatest financial achievement?
BLOWING our own trumpets? Most un-Australian. We don’t like bragging. Usually makes us sound like tossers. But that’s what the editor wants, so … I’ve got two answers. One personal, … Read More Success is a great feeling. What’s been your greatest financial achievement?
Even the experts can make mistakes. What’s the silliest financial blunder you’ve made?
It’s natural to feel like an idiot when you make a mistake. But if soon afterwards you feel smarter, it’s because you’ve learned something. Yeah, I’ve stuffed up on occasion. … Read More Even the experts can make mistakes. What’s the silliest financial blunder you’ve made?
It’s budget day tomorrow. What are your top three budgeting tips?
WHOA! Let’s bugger off this word “budget”, okay? It puts everyone, except Treasury officials, to sleep. Tomorrow night’s federal snorefest – well, I’ll be watching – has virtually … Read More It’s budget day tomorrow. What are your top three budgeting tips?
It’s composting awareness week! What eco practices can we all do to save money as well?
“Cash-a-can, cash-a-can, it’s lots of fun to do!” My first inkling that being a tree-huggin’ hippy could be financially rewarding was via that 70s TV jingle. Every kid I knew … Read More It’s composting awareness week! What eco practices can we all do to save money as well?
What are the top five personal finance and investment traps?
You want riches? You want to avoid the biggest financial trap in life? Don’t … have … KIDS! They’re money pits – you just shovel cash into them for two … Read More What are the top five personal finance and investment traps?
Property investment has always been popular in Australia but is it the best place to put your cash now?
Property’s popularity is perpetual. And for some damn fine reasons! Well, nearly perpetual – there are times investors rightly shy away. Like all asset classes where bubbles can develop, there … Read More Property investment has always been popular in Australia but is it the best place to put your cash now?
Debt can be a huge burden so how do you survive bad debts and even bankruptcy?
I don’t believe in bad debt. I believe in the “DOG” of debt. There’s “dumb”, “okay” and “great” debt. People use dumb debt to buy the stuff that doesn’t make … Read More Debt can be a huge burden so how do you survive bad debts and even bankruptcy?
Motivation is often lacking when it comes to managing money. What motivates you the most?
EXCUSE me!? Please issue a warning before asking questions like that. I’m choking on my Sunday roast as I write this! Motivation? Lacking? Seriously? Who’s having that problem? Something to … Read More Motivation is often lacking when it comes to managing money. What motivates you the most?
The Easter break is great fun but also provides a little time to review money matters. What should you be doing?
AAAWW, come on! It’s Easter! Seriously? It’s a long weekend for chillaxing with the family. A long weekend for letting go. A long weekend to celebrate carbs in all their … Read More The Easter break is great fun but also provides a little time to review money matters. What should you be doing?