Aaah! My financial regret. Not being aggressive enough, early enough, with my super. I sat in a “balanced” fund through my 20s. Foolish. What a twit. Has already cost my … Read More How often should you think about changing the investments you hold in superannuation?
Tag Archives: Gen X
Mortgage rates remain at historical lows. How you can make the most of them?
Don’t cheer too hard. Leave the champagne on ice. Suck up to the boss. Batten down hatches. Interest rate cuts, sure, are like a pay rise. Sort of. Sadly, they … Read More Mortgage rates remain at historical lows. How you can make the most of them?
Self-managed super is growing in popularity for all age groups. But how do you know if it is right for you?
With membership surging through one million in 2014, SMSFs seem to be the hip and cool fashion accessory for investors. But be warned. This is not like spending some coin … Read More Self-managed super is growing in popularity for all age groups. But how do you know if it is right for you?
Lessons learnt — let’s dive back in
It’s about this time of year that I become thankful. If I’m writing this, my liver held out for another summer. Come February, we’ve still got warmer weather. And the … Read More Lessons learnt — let’s dive back in
Morphing mortgage from millstone to firm friend
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
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
Keep your head down and never rely on luck
When it comes to making money, there’s no such thing as luck. I don’t know anyone who has made their money through being lucky. I don’t have lucky numbers. I … Read More Keep your head down and never rely on luck
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Age is no barrier to building wealth, but how do you work out the best investments for your age?
THPPPPT! Wealth? Are you serious? Gen Xers are supposed to do that … how? We’re getting married, saving deposits, replacing those savings with monster mortgages, preparing for and then raising … Read More Age is no barrier to building wealth, but how do you work out the best investments for your age?
Prepare to die. It will save your loved ones $100,000
Always look on the bright side of death / Just before you draw your terminal breath The “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”, whistle-your-blues-away, approach to your impending demise might be a … Read More Prepare to die. It will save your loved ones $100,000