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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- May 25
- 4 min
The way you buy a toaster could save your relationship
Here is a tale of Spenditude and making decisions in a relationship. It may well be the key to a happy ending.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Feb 14
- 4 min
Is 2020 the year of bold actions?
I like to do bold things. Visiting Chip Conley, learning about modern elders. The reciprocity of wisdom.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Their opinion doesn't pay your bills
If we spent more time on our Spenditude than chasing "likes", could we move towards a more meaningful way of life?
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Jan 13
- 3 min
How 2020 began could impact your spenditude
2020 seems more significant than other years with a less round ending have. Fear and fundraising rather than fun.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Dec 5, 2019
- 5 min
The spender impulse: How to break bad habits and come out ahead
"My objectives were simple: don't let Spender friend buy new widget. Keep focus on objective. Get out of Apple Store before lunchtime rush."
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Dec 4, 2019
- 1 min
A bottle of coke may help your spenditude
What could a mum, two kids and an empty bottle of coke have to teach us about financial wellbeing? A lot, surprisingly.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Dec 4, 2019
- 2 min
Is your spenditude influenced by your star sign?
“I love spending however I am a Libran, so I weigh things up before I do anything, including impulse spending”. Wow. That got me thinking,
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Nov 20, 2019
- 2 min
Australia’s top 2 problems were revealed last night – debt and the cost of living.
When the ABC broadcast the results of the ‘Australia Talks’ survey, the unifying concerns were predominantly around money.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Nov 20, 2019
- 4 min
Finding motivation: 'Without help I am never going to exercise - and I can't see that changing.'
Fitness and spenditude aren’t the same. But finding motivation for any change, and then sticking with it, must start with self-awareness.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Oct 9, 2019
- 2 min
Why that new yoga mat won't help you to succeed
When we choose to make a change, we often think throwing money at the problem will help us succeed. Try these three proven ways instead.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Oct 8, 2019
- 2 min
The intriguing link between your money & your pasta sauce
There are plenty of studies that show financial education does not change behaviour. Why? This one TED talk has the answer.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Sep 19, 2019
- 2 min
"So what if I overspend. I can make it up."
How an auction became the ultimate test for this reformed Spender.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Jun 26, 2019
- 2 min
What is “busy” costing you?
Life is busy. Even kids are busy - the busier we are the more successful we appear to be. But this can push us back into old habits.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Jun 24, 2019
- 1 min
Buy the coffee: Why 98% of personal finance blogs are wrong
Whether you are considering purchasing something online or in person, first take a breath. Walk away for five minutes and have a coffee.
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Paul Gordon & Janine Robertson
- Jun 24, 2019
- 2 min
Superannuation: 2 weeks pay now can equal one year off later on
The notion of superannuation presents many challenges for individuals. We essentially care less about our future selves than we ought to.
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