(03) 9020 2905A wise man (Daniel be his name) once told me: “accountants organise what’s already happened. Financial advisers organise the future.” And that, dear readers, is today’s exercise. Six weeks till … Read More Tax time is less than two months away. What should people be doing now to make it less painful?
Category Archives: Your Money Gen X
What can a householder learn from how the Federal Government manages its Budget?
“Oooh, ooh! Me, sir, me! I know this answer! Please sir!” “Ye-e-es, Debt Man,” the teacher says hesitantly. (He always hestitates when I raise my hand.) “That you shouldn’t get … Read More What can a householder learn from how the Federal Government manages its Budget?
Should Australians be tipping at restaurants, and if so, how much?
Who’s my waitress for the evening? Two Broke Girls? If it’s Penny from Big Bang Theory, my tip … will be HUGE! If it’s Roseanne Barr … loose change. She’s a scary … Read More Should Australians be tipping at restaurants, and if so, how much?
Should Australians be tipping at restaurants, and if so, how much?
Who’s my waitress for the evening? Two Broke Girls? If it’s Penny from Big Bang Theory, my tip … will be HUGE! If it’s Roseanne Barr … loose change. She’s … Read More Should Australians be tipping at restaurants, and if so, how much?
How much money should young adults receive from their parents as a financial kick-start?
Depends. Who’s reading this? If it’s Boomers and Retirees, then the answer is “lots. You’re too old to enjoy it. Give it to the kids now, you old geezers!” If … Read More How much money should young adults receive from their parents as a financial kick-start?
Debt from a previous relationship, or a current partner, can cripple your finances. How do you fix it?
Simple: Love ’em and leave ’em. Or is that too cruel? When it comes to finances, one person inevitably has a better understanding of money and tends to take some … Read More Debt from a previous relationship, or a current partner, can cripple your finances. How do you fix it?
Most of us like flashy cars – is it always a waste of money to buy a brand new one?
Oooh, I haaaate flashy cars! Cars – beautiful shiny cars … are, the greatest way Gen Xers can waste money on this planet. New cars are gigantic wealth suckers. The … Read More Most of us like flashy cars – is it always a waste of money to buy a brand new one?
Should we share our money successes and failures with friends and family?
Share the actual monetary reward or loss? Oh, no, no, no, NO! That would be … communism! No commies in these pages, thanks very much. But talking about what created … Read More Should we share our money successes and failures with friends and family?
At what age should you start to teach children about the importance of money?
In utero! Derrr! Expectant parents are told to “play soothing music” to their unborns. I hate soothing music. Reminds me of elevators. Claustrophobia. No room in the womb. But L’il … Read More At what age should you start to teach children about the importance of money?
Is it a good idea to lend a friend money if they ask for your help?
A no-win situation. Kiss the money goodbye if you do. And feel like a mean bastard of Judge Judy proportions if you don’t. Hey, idea! Treat the situation like you … Read More Is it a good idea to lend a friend money if they ask for your help?