(03) 9020 2905Disasters strike, occasionally. They just do. And personal experience here says lightning can strike more than once. I’m, um, let’s say, 40-something. And in those years, I’ve had cause to … Read More Claim time – don’t shoot yourself in the foot
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Money for nothin’? You gotta earn it!
There is a period in every parent’s life where all vacations seem to be “holidays in hell”. Who would travel with kids by choice? Tired kids meet airport security. A … Read More Money for nothin’? You gotta earn it!
Play God with your tax this June 30
Less enjoyably than Father’s Day, but less unpleasantly than a birthday after 40, tax time pounces on us every year. Love it. Loathe it. Ignore it. Your choice. June 30 … Read More Play God with your tax this June 30
What are the best ways for people to save money on their life insurance?
Let’s start easy – no insurance at all will save thousands of dollars a year. And if you’re a nihilist, don’t really love your spouse and kids, or believe you’re … Read More What are the best ways for people to save money on their life insurance?
Give banks a break – they’re not as stupid as they seem
Fair time to be alive, ain’t it? Australia’s in reasonable shape. Technology is making life faster, longer and more fun. You want something, you go get it. Queen told … Read More Give banks a break – they’re not as stupid as they seem
June 30 is here: Let’s get drunk and do something sensible
Bruce Brammall Debt Man It’s here! Woo-hoo! June 30 – the end of the year. In financial terms, today is the big one for all matters finance. Slate gets … Read More June 30 is here: Let’s get drunk and do something sensible
Keeping your guard up against “property spruikers”
Be wary of those who are selling properties they developed, or where they get kickbacks. #propchat Property spruikers are probably most dangerous, or where the most people get sucked in, … Read More Keeping your guard up against “property spruikers”
Getting your SMSF 2014 ready
SUMMARY: Here are nine steps to get your SMSF ready for whatever’s ahead in 2014. In life, you can look forward or you can look back. But it usually pays … Read More Getting your SMSF 2014 ready
When it’s investing you need a tight leash
I’ve never had an out-of-body experience. I don’t believe in ghosts. I don’t read horoscopes. And crystal balls are, says me, baloney. I’m practical. I believe in the real. I … Read More When it’s investing you need a tight leash
Interest rates: this is as good as it gets!
Has there ever been a better time to have a mortgage? To owe a bank a big pile of money? Official interest rates are as low as they’ve ever been. … Read More Interest rates: this is as good as it gets!