Better questions. Who would you rather sleep with? Ladies, Brad Pitt or Matthew McConaughey? Lads, Jennifer Love Hewitt or Heather Locklear? If you’re straight, perhaps you answered a screaming … Read More What’s better? Tipping money into super or paying off a mortgage?
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Australians aspire to own their own home. How do you do it?
Oh, I dunno. Let’s ask a financial expert. The man in charge of Australia’s finances, Treasurer Joe Hockey. “If you’ve got a good job and it pays good money …” … Read More Australians aspire to own their own home. How do you do it?
Is all debt bad? What’s the difference between good and bad debt?
All bad? Hell no! Stupid question! Are you bat-crazy, like Kanye West? Or just out-of-your-mind, like Charlie Sheen? Seriously? How can all debt be … Read More Is all debt bad? What’s the difference between good and bad debt?
Something’s gotta give, honey
I spent a good portion of my Christmas break learning some pretty amazing, sometimes too intricate, details about a mate. Over many nights, and many lagers, I heard a lot … Read More Something’s gotta give, honey
A single pot strategy
PORTFOLIO POINT: If you’re over 50, do you treat your super and non-super assets as two pots or one for asset allocation? Here’s an argument for the singular. Simply, the … Read More A single pot strategy
Download DMIN April 2013: Clock says “Property’s time to party”
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Catch a falling knife? Or a shooting star? Investment rules for 2013
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Paying your dumb debts first can save you thousands
I’m feeling an arctic breeze blowing through my world, but I can’t hear the “Happy Feet” tapping of penguins. I’m feeling a little vulnerable, a little skittish. Actually, I’m feeling … Read More Paying your dumb debts first can save you thousands
What are three key questions you should ask yourself before taking on any new debt?
Unfair! The question seems to presuppose that debt is bad. Sure, some of it is pretty nasty. But not all debt. Oh, no-sir-eee. Some debt is actually okay. For example, … Read More What are three key questions you should ask yourself before taking on any new debt?
It’s hard work building up assets, so what are some good ways to protect yours from relationship breakdowns or business failures?
How pointless would a new business/relationship be if those starting the baby up weren’t wearing rose-coloured glasses? Doomed. As much chance of survival as the first slab of beer on … Read More It’s hard work building up assets, so what are some good ways to protect yours from relationship breakdowns or business failures?