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Debt Man Newsletter #51 – Tis the season for navel gazing …
Debt Man #51 jan2013
Not everyone is cheering about interest rate cuts
Newton’s Third Law of Interest Rates: “For every cheer, someone sheds a tear.” I know, there’s no such thing. Sir Isaac was no economist (the dismal science). He was a … Read More Not everyone is cheering about interest rate cuts
Trustees seek yield safety
PORTFOLIO POINT: Eureka readers respond: “We’ve had enough of equities. We want security of return, not higher returns.” It wasn’t unanimous, but the consensus was certainly overwhelming. Eureka Report readers, … Read More Trustees seek yield safety
Has superannuation become a good vehicle to invest in residential real estate? Why or why not?
Jennifer Hawkins looks good in anything, right? But how much hotter is she in a swimsuit? Similarly, residential property has always looked sexy in super. Super, like a bathing cozzie, … Read More Has superannuation become a good vehicle to invest in residential real estate? Why or why not?
Redraw, offset best by all accounts
What do Bob Hawke, Lance Armstrong and Bill Clinton have in common? All are very smart people who have said some really dumb things. Remember these classics? “I have never … Read More Redraw, offset best by all accounts
What is the most inspiring piece of financial advice you’ve heard. Who gave it, and how did it help you?
Once upon a time, in the early 70s, there was an evil scientist named Walter Mischel. (Evil might be a bit harsh, but the best stories have evil scientists.) Wally … Read More What is the most inspiring piece of financial advice you’ve heard. Who gave it, and how did it help you?
Fixed versus variable mortgage rates: how do you work out which one you should choose?
“I know what you’re thinking. Did he fire six shots, or only five … you’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do you feel lucky?’ Well, do ya punk?” Thank … Read More Fixed versus variable mortgage rates: how do you work out which one you should choose?
As interest rates head lower, what are some of the best ways to make this benefit your finances?
Something to cheer about? “Yeah, yeah!” There would really be something to celebrate if the bastard banks had passed on the cuts in full. No generation has more to gain … Read More As interest rates head lower, what are some of the best ways to make this benefit your finances?
Combating fear the way to go for first home buyers
Virgins, it must be said, don’t know what they’re missing. No matter how countless the hours they spend anticipating, fantasising and obsessing about “it”, they simply can’t know what the … Read More Combating fear the way to go for first home buyers