I am staggering, limping, into Christmas. Happens every year. Work like crazy through December … to end another year of crazy. Attend about 50 pre-Christmas catchups, leaving a liver in … Read More Gen X’s greatest financial challenge is now
Tag Archives: Debt
How much debt is too much?
Easy! Borrow until your nose bleeds, you can’t sleep at night, or you’re finding it hard to breathe. Then pay a little back. Nope. That’s definitely not the way to … Read More How much debt is too much?
Reno rumble in DebtMan jungle
One of the under-appreciated joys of a long marriage is that you literally have a lifetime together to argue and fight. An eternal sparring partner. And arguing with your … Read More Reno rumble in DebtMan jungle
Short of dough for Xmas shopping? Read this
Well, that depends, doesn’t it? Perhaps just wriggle your way into a some $10 Kris Kringles, and you’ll be right, hey bro? But, sadly, a tenner won’t wrap a six-pack … Read More Short of dough for Xmas shopping? Read this
Too much love/insurance ain’t enough
Wrong question. Try this one: “How much do you love your partner and/or kids?” Life insurance covers your family when you can’t fog up a mirror anymore. That is, you’re … Read More Too much love/insurance ain’t enough
How to save $100 a week fast!
Sometimes, saving is easy. Other times, some effort is required. Occasionally, you need to have a little fight. Mrs DebtMan announced a year ago that by driving an extra … Read More How to save $100 a week fast!
Melbourne Cup betting form guide … stick to real investments.
Pick winners. Punt big. Celebrate hard. Shout lots of drinks when you win, so everyone knows you’re the bomb! That’s the dream. The reality can be a nightmare when you’re … Read More Melbourne Cup betting form guide … stick to real investments.
Save, sacrifice and strategise to buy your first home
When the house-buying lightning bolt struck me, Mrs DebtMan wasn’t ready. “No! You can’t buy a home until WE can buy a home,” she said. We weren’t married. We … Read More Save, sacrifice and strategise to buy your first home
Is it better to add to your super or start a sharemarket portfolio?
Do your belts up a little tighter readers, or I might just shock the pants off you. Gen Xers need to do both. Shock! Horror! Neither is hands-down better than … Read More Is it better to add to your super or start a sharemarket portfolio?
What is the best form of investment for your generation?
A time machine, no question. And if it looked like Marty McFly’s DeLorean, awesome! I really just need to get a few hours into the future. Find out the … Read More What is the best form of investment for your generation?