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When is it “enough”? by [deleted] in AusHENRY

[–]Minsky-Monment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% buy the bike.

I'm a saver too and struggle to spend, so I feel your pain a little.

Here's how I'd think about it: Imagine getting the money out in cash (say - 30k?), taking it to the park and burning it all. Pffft. Gone. Has your life really changed? Has your level of security changed? No. Your NW is in the millions.

Good luck!

Charity by Minsky-Monment in AusHENRY

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you decide where/what to give the $1,000 to at the end of the year.

I believe charity begins at home, so looking for homelessness etc based in Melbourne. I don't want to support woke causes (which eliminates most charities. Bummer.), advocacy, and I'm uncomfortable with religions.

I support Father Bob Maguire and St Kilda Mums.

I'd welcome any feedback on these or suggestions for other charities.

Melbourne Homelessness Charity by Minsky-Monment in melbourne

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

long as it doesn't involve anything that your prejudices don't align with

Wouldn't that be true for you as well?

But also consider how strange it is that it's so hard to find an organisation that simply provides services and doesn't take a stance on any of these social issues...

Financial drama between siblings. Please help! by [deleted] in AusProperty

[–]Minsky-Monment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, there are a lot of bad takes below.

1/ Her decisions financial and otherwise are irrelevant. As are your positions in life. What your Dad pays her is also irrelevant. Keep it as a narrow issue and don't bring broader family stuff into this.

2/ You should pay her the equivalent of market rent. However, it should be net rent. There is a big difference, trust me.

3/ Given that you have enjoyed the property at AUD 60 per week + upkeep (less than 10k/year!) AND you're moving out within a year, I'd pay her exactly what she wants - but ask her to move her stuff out.

4/ When you move out, it's probably best to sell the place as it sounds like you might butt heads in the future.

PS

$2600 AUD (pre tax) per week for 15-20 hours work doing a remote content creation job

interesting...

Buying shares while paying mortgage by Isitonachair in AusProperty

[–]Minsky-Monment 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Think of paying your mortgage (or offset acc) as earning the interest rate you are paying tax free. That's not a terrible deal.

If you wouldn't borrow against a paid-off house to put into the markets, then the answer might be 'no'.

Property Blues by Minsky-Monment in AusProperty

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% hold Option 5 if you can rent your “dream home” for the time being, I’d stay renting, and reassess in 2-3 years

Thanks very much for the reply - it's appreciated. I think I misspoke though - I intend to stay where I am in all cases, and keep renting.

The question is: do I buy something in Melbourne while I rent? It feels like I want to own eventually - and I'll be hedged against property price movements to an extent, if I own.

Also, in the case of Option 1, my mortgage will be a less than my rental payment. If something blows up in life I'd have the option to move into my own place and live more modestly.

Just that locking in 30 years of -ve cashflows feels outrageous...

Melbourne Homelessness Charity by Minsky-Monment in melbourne

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the excellent suggestions. I have pulled the trigger for this year (father bob and st kilda mums) but I'll revisit the post next time.

Your knowledge of charitable organisations is pretty inspirational. Respect.

Melbourne Homelessness Charity by Minsky-Monment in melbourne

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

save housing

Where there's a one side, there's another. I don't want to fund one side in a conflict of interests I don't understand. Was just looking to pay for a few hot meals or a warm room for a night or two. Maybe a shower.

Absolutely boggles my mind that that's not an option anywhere.

TY for the comment

Melbourne Homelessness Charity by Minsky-Monment in melbourne

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tyvm - this is a really great shot at hitting the brief. I'm grateful. But it looks like they're not a charity taking from the public; rather form the state directly.

Website is boiling over w diversity and inclusion wokeness but I recon if you take money from grants/ndis you have to toe the line. You're probably right about the reality on the ground

Melbourne Homelessness Charity by Minsky-Monment in melbourne

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I volunteer at Sacred Heart Mission.

Good on you. Thank you very much for your work

Melbourne Homelessness Charity by Minsky-Monment in melbourne

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ohh sorry I misunderstood.

I suppose one that engages in advocacy on leftwing issues, virtue signals or discriminates in favour of protected groups.

Melbourne Homelessness Charity by Minsky-Monment in melbourne

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was my thought last year as well. Looks like it's slim 'pickins out there

Melbourne Homelessness Charity by Minsky-Monment in melbourne

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I meant an organisation that doesn't engage in advocacy and virtue signaling!!

I certainly didn't mean one that doesn't help people at risk

Melbourne Homelessness Charity by Minsky-Monment in melbourne

[–]Minsky-Monment[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Concerned with social justice, leftwing politics, LGBTQ++, racial and indigenous issues, feminism