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DANG! A job on my to-do list! This is my kids’ age group and a conversation I need to have with them. It will go hand-in-hand with DebtBoy and DebtGirl … Read More Children’s savings accounts can be tricky. How do parents make sure they’re getting the best deal?
SUMMARY: What’s in store for super in 2015? Hopefully little, but there’s a lot being considered by the Abbott Government. When it comes to predicting investment markets, I’m not a … Read More 2015: Super changes ahead?
SUMMARY: No time to relax. SMSF trustees need to consider the risks ahead in 2016 and act now. It’s been nicely quiet out there in DIY super regulation land. Occasional jawboning, … Read More The nine risks for DIY fund operators in 2016
CONFUCIOUS say: “Focus long enough on financial problem, it go ‘poof’ and disappear.” Okay, the great philosopher did not say that. He’s way smarter. All the focus in the world … Read More It’s time to turn over a new financial leaf. What money matters should you be focussing on in 2015?
SUMMARY: SMSFs who were pushing the boundaries on 0% related-party loans face big tax penalties from the ATO. When the Tax Office wants to close a door, they’ve been known … Read More Lending to your SMSF? Look out
NAH! Go the whole hog! Literally. Buy the fattened pig! It’s the annual Christmas spendathon. Make it your mission to kick-start the economy. Why deny retailers a little Christmas joy? … Read More Most of us overindulge at Christmas. What are your tips for having a fun and happy silly season without the financial hangover?
SUMMARY: Property investors copping one in the neck – intense focus from regulators and FSI to cool the property market. Property investors must be wondering why a red bullseye suddenly … Read More Here comes the investment property squeeze
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?
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 … Read More What are the best ways for people to save money on their life insurance?
When you decide that you really hate something, it’s funny how you can see all of the faults so much more clearly. Like the snivelling moron you sit next to … Read More Morphing mortgage from millstone to firm friend