My late Uncle Mick was the laziest organism in our solar system. Slugs worked harder. Faced with choices, he always took the easiest option. Mick had a saying for dealing … Read More “Balancing a household budget can seem like trying to run a country. How do you simplify it?”

Let me start calling out some spades. The world-wide market crashes that preceded the GFC are the most recent exam sat by investors. Who failed and who passed? Gen Y: … Read More “Which generation is the best at investing their money, and which is the worst?”

Thankfully, my little DebtBoy can’t read yet. Because if he could, Mr Editor, I’d be giving you a good old-fashioned clip over the ears! Today, my great fear is he’s … Read More “Easter is here, and Christmas just eight months away. Should I prepare financially for Christmas now?”

“What we’ve got here is (a) failure to communicate.” Depending on what generation you’re from, you’ll remember that as either Cool Hand Luke starring Paul Newman, or the opening line … Read More “Money can create moments of madness in a relationship. What are the biggest problem areas?”

Seriously? What sort of a dumb question is that? Has to be a Gen Y suggestion! Like ALL of my fellow Gen Xers, I know everything. As our parents will … Read More “What are the most valuable lessons your generation can learn from the others?”

I feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Total Recall. Please don’t make me remember. I don’t want to remember! Nooooooo! Rewind back to 1979, when I was about nine. My parents … Read More What is the most embarrassing financial situation you have ever been in?”

It’s a bit Vyvyan from The Young Ones. “This calls for a very special mix of psychology … and extreme violence.” And a bit of the old lightbulb joke. “How … Read More “Saving money can be difficult whatever your age. What are some savings tips that really work?”

Thankfully, the national standard for divvying up share-plate restaurant meals is NOT according to volume consumed. One of my parents’ nicknames for me in my youth was “Garbage Disposal Unit”. … Read More “Splitting a restaurant dinner bill can be stressful. How do you work out who pays?”

URRGHACKACK! Know what sound that is? That’s the sound Bart Simpson makes when Homer is choking him. It’s the same sound I made as I read this question. Everything in … Read More “Aussie shares have been pretty flat over the past five years. Should I sell mine and switch it all to cash?”

Mmmm. Most expensive habit? What’s the definition of “most expensive”? The one that has cost you the most money? Or the guilty pleasure that derives no economic benefit. Kids? We’ve … Read More “What is your most expensive habit, and do you have any plans to kick it?”