Are you talking about a little inflation? Paying a bit extra each year to buy the groceries? The cost of fueling up the car jumping a few bucks? Bah! They’re … Read More The rising cost of living continues to eat into household budgets. What are your top three tips for keeping up with it?

                          OUCH! Cupid’s arrow, right in my soft spot. Ain’t nothing quite like property to get me all … Read More Houses, units, funds or trusts: What is your preferred way of investing in real estate and why?

Cue Bryan Adams: “It was the summer of ’69”. Dad was a journalist. Mum was a nurse. They’d been married a year. Awww, shucks. Super special times for them, I’m … Read More Poseidon BOOM! Financial lessons you can learn from your parents

ABBA was far more cluey when they sang that “Money, money, money, must be funny, in a rich man’s world” than the cheesy lyric suggested. People spend infinitely more time … Read More Money can be funny. What is the most humorous financial situation you have seen or experienced?

“Get your cheap investment debt here!” When said like that, it almost sounds alluring, like “shoe sale”, or “golf club clearance”. But the cost of borrowing money for investment isn’t … Read More Borrowing to invest is more attractive when interest rates are low. Is now a good time to do it?

  How bad? The “accidental” extra two shouts because you got stonkered at the pub? The $300 to replace the washing machine motor that crapped out? Replacing the couch that … Read More Everyone should have an emergency fund for unexpected expenses. How much do you need, and how do you hold it?

“Come closer, my sweet. I only share the following with special people. I have a crystal ball that tells the future of investment! If you become a client, I will … Read More Managed funds versus index funds. Investment choices are growing, so what type of fund is best?

These “battle of the sexes” questions are brutal. Deadly – no winners. Answer one way, you’re fanning stereotypes. Answer the other and you’re sexist. And both answers will get me … Read More Is chivalry dead when it comes to dating and money? What are your tips to avoid an issue?

Oh, stupidity and greed! I beseech thee to explain! Why art thou power so strong in so many, particularly when combined in the same recipe? Like ducks to water are … Read More A new financial year brings new financial scams. What should your generation watch out for?

So many, I could write a list. Right, well I’ll do that then. First up is definitely to work smarter, not harder. I’ve worked to sensibly adopt technology in the … Read More It’s time to look forward: What is your new financial year resolution?