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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?
Catch a falling knife? Or a shooting star? Investment rules for 2013
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Paying your dumb debts first can save you thousands
I’m feeling an arctic breeze blowing through my world, but I can’t hear the “Happy Feet” tapping of penguins. I’m feeling a little vulnerable, a little skittish. Actually, I’m feeling … Read More Paying your dumb debts first can save you thousands
Debt Man Newsletter #51 – Tis the season for navel gazing …
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This useless fluff is unlikely to deliver the goods
I feel like Homer Simpson at this time of year. Um, actually, maybe “I look like” Homer Simpson. After 25 Christmas parties in 25 days, I can’t see my belly … Read More This useless fluff is unlikely to deliver the goods
What are the most important financial lessons you have learnt this year?
Little DebtBoy starts school next year. He’s more excited about it than Christmas. More than anything, I’m desperate for him to love learning. If I can instil in him a … Read More What are the most important financial lessons you have learnt this year?
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
How do you plan to keep a lid on your Christmas and holiday spending this year?
By selling my children. And maybe also a kidney. That will both keep a lid on spending, and raise some bucks at this most expensive time of year. Sure, saying … Read More How do you plan to keep a lid on your Christmas and holiday spending this year?
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