(03) 9020 2905Permanent chaos can be overwhelmingly tiring. A bit of stability and consistency in life is generally welcome. An example of chaos? Greece. Who would be them at the moment? Flat … Read More Permanent chaos – Super’s relative stability
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It’s Dry July at the moment: what’s a financial “vice” that you could cut from your life for a month?
It’s the middle of winter. It’s freezing outside. If this is about sacrifice, I think we could cut out heating at home for the month … … by going to … Read More It’s Dry July at the moment: what’s a financial “vice” that you could cut from your life for a month?
Money for nothin’? You gotta earn it!
There is a period in every parent’s life where all vacations seem to be “holidays in hell”. Who would travel with kids by choice? Tired kids meet airport security. A … Read More Money for nothin’? You gotta earn it!
What’s better? Tipping money into super or paying off a mortgage?
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?
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?
Now’s time to go hard, Gen-Xers!
I have a rule with Mrs DebtMan. Well, I have a few. So does she. And hers includes no mobile phones at the dinner table. She goes all Cujo-like – … Read More Now’s time to go hard, Gen-Xers!
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?
Don’t bust a cap
SUMMARY: Made a last-minute check of your superannuation contributions? Don’t delay. It’s not too late. Quite simply, none of us have enough time to do everything we want to do before … Read More Don’t bust a cap
Which financial professionals do you need in your life?
Hire professionals? Why would a Gen Xer do that? We’re smart enough to do it ourselves. Plus, our careers and kids aren’t terribly time-taxing. We don’t need social lives, or … Read More Which financial professionals do you need in your life?
Play God with your tax this June 30
Less enjoyably than Father’s Day, but less unpleasantly than a birthday after 40, tax time pounces on us every year. Love it. Loathe it. Ignore it. Your choice. June 30 … Read More Play God with your tax this June 30