From the category archives:

Savings

The Barefoot Brownlow

September 30, 2011 - 18 Comments

Welcome to the Barefoot Brownlow, the annual awards celebrating the very best financial deals currently on the market.

What we’re seeing in world share markets is a slow motion car crash that neither side appears willing to avoid: much of Europe is being held together by a pilsner and a baguette, and the Americans are racing towards their next debt ceiling (and an election)…

The Worried Mother

June 3, 2011 - 10 Comments

My biggest fear when I became a mother was my family not being financially secure. Unfortunately, my biggest fear has come true. He’s become unemployed, our credit card has maxed out paying bills, and our investment property has been vacant for six weeks.

How To Get Bank Fees Waived

February 11, 2011 - 20 Comments

After a bit of coaxing, he confided it was his credit card company – who were calling with a friendly reminder that he’d missed his monthly payment. By two days.

At The Movies with Eddie and Scott

November 3, 2010 - No Comments

Scott talks with Eddie McGuire and the Triple M Hot Breakfast Team about the latest RBA rate hike. Click on the link below to play the interview. Listen to the Triple M Interview here

‘Kidults’ – When Should They Move Out?

July 16, 2010 - 21 Comments

They’re called ‘kidults’ – the one in four 25-to-34 year olds who have yet to leave the family nest, despite having full-time jobs and part-time partners. Ask any parent why they continue to sponsor their kids after they’ve finished their education and they’ll often tell you they’re giving their kids a financial leg-up.

What Did Your Parents Teach You About Money?

July 2, 2010 - 8 Comments

I bought my first shares in a company well before I got my first pimple. My father, a hard- working bloke from the country, was fascinated by the stock market yet never had the opportunity to really study it. My parents were directly responsible for helping me with this. Here’s what I remember hearing from them as I grew up….