STAY cool. Gen Xers need to channel Douglas Adams’ advice from Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. “DON’T PANIC!” Market fluctuations? Schmucktuations. A Gen Xer’s long-term investment plan, when it … Read More All markets move up and down so what is the best way to manage the fluctuations?
Tag Archives: Property
Success is a great feeling. What’s been your greatest financial achievement?
BLOWING our own trumpets? Most un-Australian. We don’t like bragging. Usually makes us sound like tossers. But that’s what the editor wants, so … I’ve got two answers. One personal, … Read More Success is a great feeling. What’s been your greatest financial achievement?
Too good for too long, apparently…
I know the call is coming. I should pre-empt it and call first. Or just raise it during a Sunday night Skype chat with them and the grandkids. It’s the … Read More Too good for too long, apparently…
SMSF property investors: Rate cut winners
SUMMARY: 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
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!