(03) 9020 2905You know, I know where this question wants us to go. But I’m just not sure that it’s right. The obvious answer? “They forget about the unbreakable relationship between risk … Read More Memory loss affects some Generations more than others. What key things do investors often forget?
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Debt Man Investment Newsletter #48 – October 2012
Newsletter #48
Mining stocks have been hammered lately. Are they still good for your share portfolio or super fund?
Every great bubble story comes with its own disastrous crash landing. And when it’s the stock market, it’s so often carnage of the mid-air jumbo jet explosion variety. Debris and … Read More Mining stocks have been hammered lately. Are they still good for your share portfolio or super fund?
Should we write down every dollar we spend, or is doing this just a waste of time?
To answer this question requires some help from the divine wisdom of Yoda. “Waste of time, it is, if you already know where your money goes. Yessss, hmmm.” What the … Read More Should we write down every dollar we spend, or is doing this just a waste of time?
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?
Winning lotto is unlikely but we can always dream. What should you do with a $1 million windfall?
Say to yourself: “Cool! One million down, one million to go”. On its own, it’s not retirement material for a Gen Xer. Or, at least it shouldn’t be. A million … Read More Winning lotto is unlikely but we can always dream. What should you do with a $1 million windfall?
Should people hand back money they are wrongly given, and in your experience, do they?
Damnit. I know every time I answer one of these, my chances at wearing a halo get slimmer. My first money lesson was: “Find a penny, pick it up, then … Read More Should people hand back money they are wrongly given, and in your experience, do they?
How do you work out how much money you’ll need in retirement, and how do you plan for it?
“Price check, aisle four! Price on a medium-sized tropical island, 50-room palace, 100 staff, world-class golf course, an endless supply of Bollinger and Bintang, an airstrip and a dozen watercraft? … Read More How do you work out how much money you’ll need in retirement, and how do you plan for it?
Like riding a bike, money habits are hard to forget
I don’t remember learning to ride a bike. I don’t remember many of the early spills. I do remember one time, with my head down and bum up peddling faster … Read More Like riding a bike, money habits are hard to forget
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?