(03) 9020 2905Hey, just how bad can a super fund be? Believe me, you have no idea. Some super funds from the 80s and early 90s are nothing short of criminal. Yes, … Read More Switching super funds may seem like a good idea to some, but is it worth the hassle?
Category Archives: Your Money Gen X
Tax time is just over a month away. How should your generation prepare for it now?
Damnit! Too late! Why are we asking this question now? Should have asked this 10 ¾ months ago. But, instead of planning for tax time throughout the year … we … Read More Tax time is just over a month away. How should your generation prepare for it now?
What are three key things you want your children to know about money?
Marshmallows, money trees and managing risk. The first two are sexy enough to be easy sells to my DebtKids. The last one … just not so catchy, is it? Marshmallows … Read More What are three key things you want your children to know about money?
How much money will your generation need for a comfortable retirement?
COMFORTABLE?! Who wants “comfortable”? Raise your hand if exceedingly average, mundane and boring appeals to you? No-one? Right, let’s get real. Let’s substitute “comfortable” for … “obscenely wealthy”. Gen Xers, … Read More How much money will your generation need for a comfortable retirement?
Debt Man Newsletter: Mortgages – now is as good as it gets
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What are some simple ways to improve financial literacy in Australia?
What if the meaning of the letters W-E-L-C-O-M-E were officially changed from “welcome” to “loser”? (A bit random, I know. Stick with me.) But you didn’t know. You then wouldn’t … Read More What are some simple ways to improve financial literacy in Australia?
Asking mum and dad for financial help seems more common these days. What rules should you set?
You don’t ask. Too much like pestering, like your own kids demanding the latest Barbie/Ben 10 widget. You want money from the oldies? Keep it family like … like the … Read More Asking mum and dad for financial help seems more common these days. What rules should you set?
Investors can suffer from information overload. What key sources should they use for learning?
UM, here! (Right answer, Mr Editor?) But you need more than we can fit here each week. We’re talking two commodities here. One is information. Two is time. There is, … Read More Investors can suffer from information overload. What key sources should they use for learning?
Balancing a household budget can be tricky – where is the best place to find savings?
A balanced budget? For Gen X? Seriously? If Treasurer Wayne Swan can’t do it – with the ultimate power to tax the population – what hope us? Gen Xers’ current … Read More Balancing a household budget can be tricky – where is the best place to find savings?
Rewards points, low rates or interest-free days – what should you look for in a credit card?
It’s time to lay the (credit) cards on the table. We’ve had a national “sorry” day. I believe it’s now time for a national, annual, “thankyou” day. And today is … Read More Rewards points, low rates or interest-free days – what should you look for in a credit card?