(03) 9020 2905I am staggering, limping, into Christmas. Happens every year. Work like crazy through December … to end another year of crazy. Attend about 50 pre-Christmas catchups, leaving a liver in … Read More Gen X’s greatest financial challenge is now
Tag Archives: Mortgages
Fact checking this SMSF attack
SUMMARY: Super, personal name or trust structure? You must consider all of the options when looking to create family wealth. There comes a time in most people’s lives where the … Read More Fact checking this SMSF attack
Lending’s iceberg crippling property investors.
Icebergs are dangerous. The Titanic’s captain showed us comprehensively. It’s not the 10 per cent that sits above the waterline, but the 90 per cent that sits below. And fish … Read More Lending’s iceberg crippling property investors.
How much debt is too much?
Easy! Borrow until your nose bleeds, you can’t sleep at night, or you’re finding it hard to breathe. Then pay a little back. Nope. That’s definitely not the way to … Read More How much debt is too much?
Beware the property spruikers
SUMMARY: Siren call of property is a Greek tragedy that is claiming far too many SMSF victims. Here’s how to save yourself. The single greatest threat to newbie self-managed super … Read More Beware the property spruikers
Reno rumble in DebtMan jungle
One of the under-appreciated joys of a long marriage is that you literally have a lifetime together to argue and fight. An eternal sparring partner. And arguing with your … Read More Reno rumble in DebtMan jungle
Short of dough for Xmas shopping? Read this
Well, that depends, doesn’t it? Perhaps just wriggle your way into a some $10 Kris Kringles, and you’ll be right, hey bro? But, sadly, a tenner won’t wrap a six-pack … Read More Short of dough for Xmas shopping? Read this
Too much love/insurance ain’t enough
Wrong question. Try this one: “How much do you love your partner and/or kids?” Life insurance covers your family when you can’t fog up a mirror anymore. That is, you’re … Read More Too much love/insurance ain’t enough
Don’t forget about family trusts
SUMMARY: Super, personal name or trust structure? You must consider all of the options when looking to create family wealth. There comes a time in most people’s lives where the … Read More Don’t forget about family trusts
Don’t go broke trying to save
I’m loyal to those who are important to me. Generally, that’s family, friends, staff and clients. Those who deserve it, or have earned it. When it comes to big corporations, … Read More Don’t go broke trying to save