(03) 9020 2905Call it Tron, call it Narnia, call it Wayne’s World if you want. But for sure, last week we entered an economic dimension none of us have ever actually been … Read More Why interest rate cuts are bad news for all of us
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How much money will your generation need for a comfortable retirement?
COMFORTABLE?! Who wants “comfortable”? Raise your hand if exceedingly average, mundane and boring appeals to you? No-one? Right, let’s get real. Let’s substitute “comfortable” for … “obscenely wealthy”. Gen Xers, … Read More How much money will your generation need for a comfortable retirement?
Debt Man Newsletter: Mortgages – now is as good as it gets
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Grim reaper threat to SMSF property
PORTFOLIO POINT: Don’t let your partner’s death destroy your SMSF’s property dreams. Death can be rather inconvenient, particularly if poorly timed. And I’m not talking about the impact on the … Read More Grim reaper threat to SMSF property
What are some simple ways to improve financial literacy in Australia?
What if the meaning of the letters W-E-L-C-O-M-E were officially changed from “welcome” to “loser”? (A bit random, I know. Stick with me.) But you didn’t know. You then wouldn’t … Read More What are some simple ways to improve financial literacy in Australia?
A super time to split
PORTFOLIO POINT: Don’t take the chance this new legislation will fail to pass. You need to start splitting super contributions now. There has been a relatively small band of superannuation … Read More A super time to split
Interest rates: this is as good as it gets!
Has there ever been a better time to have a mortgage? To owe a bank a big pile of money? Official interest rates are as low as they’ve ever been. … Read More Interest rates: this is as good as it gets!
Asking mum and dad for financial help seems more common these days. What rules should you set?
You don’t ask. Too much like pestering, like your own kids demanding the latest Barbie/Ben 10 widget. You want money from the oldies? Keep it family like … like the … Read More Asking mum and dad for financial help seems more common these days. What rules should you set?
Beware the property hard sell. ASIC is watching
PORTFOLIO POINT: ASIC applies the blowtorch to SMSF property spruikers, with advisers and accountants also feeling the heat. Better late than never. Property spruikers be warned – the consumer watchdog … Read More Beware the property hard sell. ASIC is watching
Investors can suffer from information overload. What key sources should they use for learning?
UM, here! (Right answer, Mr Editor?) But you need more than we can fit here each week. We’re talking two commodities here. One is information. Two is time. There is, … Read More Investors can suffer from information overload. What key sources should they use for learning?