I’ve nearly had a lot of car accidents recently. The closest calls have always been just after crèche pick-up. The crèche teachers, bless ’em, are awesome. Boundless love and encouragement … Read More Estate planning
Category Archives: The West Australian
Five financial mistakes
Time to name your weakness. What’s the stupid thing you do time and again? I’ll go first. Buffet. I’m hopeless. If a waiter hands me an empty plate (with more … Read More Five financial mistakes
Fixed rates
They’re a little family of four. Let’s call them Mike, Greg, Peter and Bobby. Mr Editor, roll the tune … Here’s the story of some corporate “heroes” who were “fighting … Read More Fixed rates
Family finance fighting
A week ago, Mrs DebtMan and I had to have a serious talk. The chat was at my instigation. I gave her no warning. Sure, some might call that an … Read More Family finance fighting
How to fund kids’ education
January is a pretty good time to be alive in Australia. The sun’s out. The tennis is on. We’re annihilating India by complete innings. Driving to work’s a breeze. Beer … Read More How to fund kids’ education
School fees
Debt Man column – The West Australian (Business) January 20, 2012. Bruce Brammall Debt Man January is a pretty good time to be alive in Australia. The sun’s out. The … Read More School fees
Super conspiracy
Smelling a government cover-up doesn’t always require heightened political senses, such as those of Watergate journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. And you certainly don’t need to be a batty … Read More Super conspiracy
Pre xmas stuffing Christmas
Debt Man column – The West Australian (Business) December 23, 2011. Bruce Brammall Debt Man Okay, I’m stuffed. Like a turkey with a heartbeat at this time of year, I’ve … Read More Pre xmas stuffing Christmas
Doctor Debt Man
Damnit. I hate to play Grinch. But someone has to. You need a cold dose of reality injected into your veins. And that requires a qualified professional. Lucky I am … Read More Doctor Debt Man
Super good news bad news
I do love a “do you want the good news, or the bad news” scenario. A little bit Divinyls’ “Pleasure and Pain” all rolled into one. Good news first, or … Read More Super good news bad news