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“Cash-a-can, cash-a-can, it’s lots of fun to do!” My first inkling that being a tree-huggin’ hippy could be financially rewarding was via that 70s TV jingle. Every kid I knew … Read More It’s composting awareness week! What eco practices can we all do to save money as well?
You want riches? You want to avoid the biggest financial trap in life? Don’t … have … KIDS! They’re money pits – you just shovel cash into them for two … Read More What are the top five personal finance and investment traps?
“Hi, I’m Bruce Brammall. I’m a Shit Creek paddle salesman. When you’re really up Shit Creek, I’ll be the there to hand you the paddle. “If you die, I’ll look … Read More Up S**t Creek? I’ll hand you the paddle!
EXCUSE me!? Please issue a warning before asking questions like that. I’m choking on my Sunday roast as I write this! Motivation? Lacking? Seriously? Who’s having that problem? Something to … Read More Motivation is often lacking when it comes to managing money. What motivates you the most?
SUMMARY: A superannuation slap? Stand by for broken promises on super, probably in property. Given a choice between being slapped in the face and not being slapped in the face, … Read More A superannuation slap?
I’VE always thought that I was pretty smart when it came to buying cars. But maybe I’m just a cheapskate. In more than 25 years of driving, I’ve bought just … Read More Beware the beaut deal
“LUCKY to receive?” Whaaaat? Outside of the track, lotto, scratchies and an inheritance, there’s usually no luck involved in having “surplus” money! Savings are usually the result of considerable work … Read More What are three good places to stash any surplus cash you may be lucky to receive?
Nothing, apparently. Not my kids. No way. And even if they could, it would, at best, only be the bad habits learned from watching Mrs DebtMan burning the plastic fantastic … Read More Education is not always one-way traffic from parent to child. What can kids teach their parents about money?
I’d like to think I haven’t wasted too much money in my life. So I asked some mates. Fox: “Two guppies that lasted three days”. Voodoo: “Cars”. Risky: “Ex-wife. First … Read More Wasting money can be worse than failing to save any. What three things have you regretted wasting money on?
If you understand one fundamental “law of life”, making improvements to your lot becomes so much simpler. That law is this: “No long-term good ever comes without sacrifice”. Ever lost … Read More Buying property a 10-year game