Being the banker for shady international characters, money launderers and cyber criminals has got to be a profitable business, doesn’t it? Well, for the masterminds behind Liberty Reserve, it probably … Read More Crystal ball gazing an imprecise science
Category Archives: The West Australian
You need more — it’ll be a while ’til you knock on heaven’s door
It’s not my “elevator pitch”, or what I spout when someone at a barbecue asks me what I do. But the fact is simple: I deal in death. More precisely, … Read More You need more — it’ll be a while ’til you knock on heaven’s door
Even with moving goal posts, super is simply worth it
Australia really deserves the moniker “Downunder”. We’re this little mixed up, backward, First World-like, paradise island that’s not easy to get to from anywhere. We’re light years from our major … Read More Even with moving goal posts, super is simply worth it
Why interest rate cuts are bad news for all of us
Call 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
Debt Man Newsletter: Mortgages – now is as good as it gets
Click here to read Debt Man #55 may2013
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!
Tax betrays long-held, trusted convention
If I could have just one super power, I think it might be … the power to tax! How cool would THAT be? Bit short of cash this month? Credit … Read More Tax betrays long-held, trusted convention
I was cynical about health insurance until just now
My doctor performed a few biopsies last week. Actually, he probably took dozens. But let’s focus on me for a second. On me, he gouged two. Literally, as I … Read More I was cynical about health insurance until just now
Download DMIN April 2013: Clock says “Property’s time to party”
Debt Man #54 apr2013
The voices tell me … Property primed for recovery
Every now and then, little voices start talking to me. They tell me exciting things, but I’m a bit scared to listen. “Property, Debt Man, pin your ears back!” a … Read More The voices tell me … Property primed for recovery