(03) 9020 2905Oh, 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?
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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?
All markets move up and down so what is the best way to manage the fluctuations?
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?
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?