EXPENSE: Purchasing an investment property. Paid for: With a truckload of debt. That might not be repaid. Ever. It had been a while since Mrs DebtMan and I had made … Read More What is the biggest expense you have had so far this year, and how did you pay for it?

WHOA! Bring out the big scales for Generation X on this one. This is a tough balancing act, because Xers financial commitments are monstrous – huge home loans, income-ravenous tin … Read More Retirement savings or the mortgage – what is the best destination for any spare dollars?

DEATH! Hey, can we lighten this up a bit? To Salt ’N’ Pepa’s classic: “Let’s talk about death, baby. Let’s talk about you and me …” About once a month, … Read More When is it time to start thinking about making a will, and what are your tops tips for estate planning?

Bugger. Might have to start paying them bills before they turn red. It’s a shame – red is such a pretty colour. Really grabs your attention If that’s you, then … Read More New credit rules – might have to start paying on time

Right now for Gen Xers? Not so much. There’s gas aplenty being produced in Canberra – enough to lift a flotilla of hot air balloons. But actual change to date? … Read More The Federal Government is six months old – what’s changed?

DING! Ding! Ring the bell, boys! Round 43,817 of Battle of the Sexes is … ON! Well, no, not at all. This ain’t no man-versus-woman thing. It’s a fact that … Read More What is one crucial thing for your generation of women to know about money?

Become a hippy and renounce all material things. Find yourself a commune and grow things from seed. Eat nuts and berries with other people who smell. I’d consider that, but … Read More What are some of the best ways to protect your money from financial scammers?

Awww, no fair. Love ’em both. It’s like trying to pick which of my DebtKids is my “preferred child”. But the question asks “at the moment”. (And given my kids … Read More Shares versus property – what is your preferred investment at the moment?

Go to video store (do they still exist?). Rent Top Gun. Fast forward to bar scene. Practice You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling by Maverick. Corny … absolutely. But if your … Read More What is an inexpensive way to say “I love you” on Valentine’s Day without looking like a cheapskate?