(03) 9020 2905SUMMARY: A small number of SMSFs holding cash were relative winners from yesterday’s rate cut. Have you heard of offset accounts? More than one million SMSF members will have winced … Read More SMSF property investors: Rate cut winners
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It’s budget day tomorrow. What are your top three budgeting tips?
WHOA! Let’s bugger off this word “budget”, okay? It puts everyone, except Treasury officials, to sleep. Tomorrow night’s federal snorefest – well, I’ll be watching – has virtually … Read More It’s budget day tomorrow. What are your top three budgeting tips?
It’s composting awareness week! What eco practices can we all do to save money as well?
“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?
What are the top five personal finance and investment traps?
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?
Low-cost super: It’s not that hard
SUMMARY: Get real. There is plenty of low-hanging fruit if governments really want to cut the cost of Australia’s baseline super. Stop with the pussyfooting on superannuation. If governments really … Read More Low-cost super: It’s not that hard
Property investment has always been popular in Australia but is it the best place to put your cash now?
Property’s popularity is perpetual. And for some damn fine reasons! Well, nearly perpetual – there are times investors rightly shy away. Like all asset classes where bubbles can develop, there … Read More Property investment has always been popular in Australia but is it the best place to put your cash now?
Up S**t Creek? I’ll hand you the paddle!
“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!
Exploiting low rates 2: Good numbers for gearing
SUMMARY: It’s the perfect cocktail for SMSF property investors. Two parts rising asset prices and one part low-interest rates. So, the bookies were wrong. An interest rate cut was odds-on … Read More Exploiting low rates 2: Good numbers for gearing
Motivation is often lacking when it comes to managing money. What motivates you the most?
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?
What are three good places to stash any surplus cash you may be lucky to receive?
“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?