Teeth will gnash and grind … but for many, this month marks the end of an era for superannuation. An era when super was simple and generous. And, possibly, … Read More Super does the time warp again
Tag Archives: Tips for buying a home
On the property merry-go-round
There’s a fine line between pleasure and pain”. I’m tipping there are a few people surveying Perth’s property market feeling that at the moment. The following relates specifically … Read More On the property merry-go-round
Big improvement on Rudd’s dudd
The last time a government tried to help young’uns to boost their super savings … well, it was the stupidest idea ever. In the 2008 Budget, Kevin Rudd gave … Read More Big improvement on Rudd’s dudd
Credit card limits are cancer for home financing
If you’re not in control of your credit card, you’re not really in control of your financial life. An over-the-top generalisation? Actually, it’s not. … Read More Credit card limits are cancer for home financing
Biggest risks can be in property
Huge financial disasters, by their very nature, come from positions where the greatest risks are taken. Sometimes, this is simply rampant stupidity. When a big punt is made and caution … Read More Biggest risks can be in property
If you need help find an adviser
There are some things in life I simply won’t do. There is an equal amount Mrs DebtMan also refuses to lift a finger on. Sometimes, this is simply demarcation. Lines … Read More If you need help find an adviser
Yes, you can have too much cash
Is it possible to hold too much cash? If that sounds crazy, like a trick question, that’s because it is. And, therefore, the answer is the opposite of what you … Read More Yes, you can have too much cash
Used wisely, debt can help to achieve great things
There is a group of people that, to the day I die, are going to confound me. But it’s mutual. I’ll never get them. And … Read More Used wisely, debt can help to achieve great things
Bargains you will come to love
Everyone loves a bargain. Something cheaper than it was a little while ago, or a bonus thrown into the purchase. End of year stocktake sales, flights outside of holiday peaks, … Read More Bargains you will come to love
Don’t panic about war talk
Forget the phoney election “class warfare” grabbing the headlines, with Billy claiming this and Malcolm claiming that. There’s a bigger, more important, war erupting. Generational warfare. An economic one. And … Read More Don’t panic about war talk