(03) 9020 2905There is a period in every parent’s life where all vacations seem to be “holidays in hell”. Who would travel with kids by choice? Tired kids meet airport security. A … Read More Money for nothin’? You gotta earn it!
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What’s better? Tipping money into super or paying off a mortgage?
Better questions. Who would you rather sleep with? Ladies, Brad Pitt or Matthew McConaughey? Lads, Jennifer Love Hewitt or Heather Locklear? If you’re straight, perhaps you answered a screaming … Read More What’s better? Tipping money into super or paying off a mortgage?
Australians aspire to own their own home. How do you do it?
Oh, I dunno. Let’s ask a financial expert. The man in charge of Australia’s finances, Treasurer Joe Hockey. “If you’ve got a good job and it pays good money …” … Read More Australians aspire to own their own home. How do you do it?
Now’s time to go hard, Gen-Xers!
I have a rule with Mrs DebtMan. Well, I have a few. So does she. And hers includes no mobile phones at the dinner table. She goes all Cujo-like – … Read More Now’s time to go hard, Gen-Xers!
Is all debt bad? What’s the difference between good and bad debt?
All bad? Hell no! Stupid question! Are you bat-crazy, like Kanye West? Or just out-of-your-mind, like Charlie Sheen? Seriously? How can all debt be … Read More Is all debt bad? What’s the difference between good and bad debt?
Which financial professionals do you need in your life?
Hire professionals? Why would a Gen Xer do that? We’re smart enough to do it ourselves. Plus, our careers and kids aren’t terribly time-taxing. We don’t need social lives, or … Read More Which financial professionals do you need in your life?
What expenses are the easiest to save money on?
Is that the sound of a chainsaw firing up on a Monday morning? Love it! “Chainsaw” Al Dunlap was an American executive legendary for downsizing by sacking staff. Kerry Packer … Read More What expenses are the easiest to save money on?
Sydney fears get the lapdogs cowering
You know that feeling when you’re stretching something rubbery to its absolute limits? That creaking feeling right at the point of maximum tension? The rubber band on your fingers stretched … Read More Sydney fears get the lapdogs cowering
What is the best piece of financial advice you were ever given?
I’m a melting pot of thousands of ideas that I’ve heard over the years. Singling out one? Whoa. Tough. I learn the most while reading. So the best “advice” I’ve ever … Read More What is the best piece of financial advice you were ever given?
‘Cash is king’ is dead
SUMMARY: Cash is dead. And it’s time SMSFs woke up to the real cost of their love affair with the folding stuff. There’s always an exception to the rule. … Read More ‘Cash is king’ is dead