Reading Time: 5 Minutes “Hurry up and get ready!” “Yeah, I will – but gimme some TIME!” “How long do you need?” “Just WAIT!” So went the terse conversation between MrsFrugalSamurai and I just then. You see boys and girls, I’m writing this as we prepare to attend the wedding of our friend Juju. That is, I’m writing, MrsFrugalSamurai is preparing. So for the last hour and a half, I’m just waiting like the sucker I am… Waiting… waiting… which reminds me of something… Ah yes! I’m also waiting on something else. I’m waiting to claw some of those dollars and cents back from the recent stock market carnage! So…
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What Are The 3 Big Financial ‘Mistakes’ That People Make (and the first thing they can do right now to rectify them)…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Today’s post is courtesy of my friend Light Beam AKA “Mike’s friend from Canberra”. Light Beam works and resides in our nation’s capital and is employed in the public sector. But what makes Light Beam different to most public servants is that he works for the government body which sets and implements our economic policy. That’s right – Light Beam pulls the strings for the Treasury department. Suffice to say that Light Beam is a pretty switched on kinda guy and someone who knows a thing or two about finance. Inevitably our conversations end up talking about a financial topic or two whenever I get the…
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Champions League Final Proves That Everyone is Human
Some moments in life will remain with you forever. Those mere seconds are enough to change your life and perspective. In the wee hours of this morning, I watched the finale of the grandest of club football (soccer) competitions – the European Champions League Final. For those who don’t follow sports, or follow football in particular – the champions league final is the creme de la creme of world soccer. It is watched by billions around the world and this year, two pedigree clubs – Real Madrid and Liverpool took each other on after a grueling season. Although I don’t support either team, I still got up early in anticipation…
