When you’re flying high and your life is moving like it’s in a slipstream, sometimes you don’t learn a lesson until it’s too late. Often, the faster your jet is … Read More Cyber attack highlights necessity of a backup plan
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To eat the seed of the money tree, delay, man
God has the Anti-Christ. Superman has Lex Luthor. Roadrunner has Wile E Coyote. Julia Gillard has Kevin Rudd. Shane Warne has mobile phones. Hippies have Debt Man. Yes, a Hippie’s … Read More To eat the seed of the money tree, delay, man
Pollies behaving badly
I think our federal politicians want some attention. So now they’ve got mine, long enough to say: “Toughen up princesses!” A report about politicians, by politicians, issued this week said … Read More Pollies behaving badly
Stubbornness
I love my kids. They’re awesome. While I’m sure your kids are great an’ all, mine are way cooler. The best toys in the solar system. They’re a million times … Read More Stubbornness
Some tips for Wills and Kate
He’s got looks, money, crowd-pulling power, guaranteed succession to the top job, grace, a cool British accent, a special passport and I’m betting his cars don’t get parking tickets. I … Read More Some tips for Wills and Kate
Planning to retire: think ahead
Debt Man column – The West Australian (Business) 1 April, 2011 Bruce Brammall Debt Man When I first heard the Uncanny X-Men belt out “Where will we be in 50 … Read More Planning to retire: think ahead
Two decades of Japanese deflation casts eerie shadow
It’s a bit Foo Fighters, but I’ve got another confession to make. As a financial adviser and investor, Japan is not a topic of conversation that I like to get … Read More Two decades of Japanese deflation casts eerie shadow
Temptation, thy name is fast cars on road to ruin
Debt Man column – The West Australian (Business) Mar 4, 2011. Bruce Brammall Debt Man Had a great year at work? The big bucks are finally rolling in? There’s a … Read More Temptation, thy name is fast cars on road to ruin
Have the time of your life and put a value on it
Today I’m asking you to put a dollar value on one aspect of your life. No, I’m not talking about life insurance, or the size of your mortgage, or how … Read More Have the time of your life and put a value on it
Confidence goes “twang” like Daniel Kerr’s hammy
Debt Man column – The West Australian (Business) February 4, 2011. Bruce Brammall Debt Man Few things seem to go “twang!” as easily as confidence. It runs second only to … Read More Confidence goes “twang” like Daniel Kerr’s hammy