How to avoid property investment failure
There is an old saying that no investment is as safe as a bricks and mortar investment, but is that really the case or is it something that we just
June 29, 2023
Investing
The Wealth of Gold: Investing in a Timeless Asset
As investors navigate through unpredictable and volatile economic times, it is essential to consider asset classes that can provide a level of stability and protection against market fluctuations. One
June 6, 2023
The unmatched value of Financial Advisers in the AI age
Digital advice is a hot topic at the moment, bringing with it the debate around human financial advisers potentially being replaced by ‘robo-advisers’. A client James, called into my office
May 23, 2023
Commentary regarding current economic issues and how they relate to markets
This article was developed with the team at www.vanguard.com.au Beating back inflation Policy has driven conditions globally in 2022, one of the most rapidly evolving economic and financial market environments
February 2, 2023
Don’t Fear a Recession
When the media starts reporting higher interest rates and spiralling price rises, their next story will almost certainly scream the impending doom of a possible economic recession. But what exactly
January 13, 2023
Review of 2022, outlook for 2023
With thanks for the contribution by Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP. 2022 – from Covid to inflation & surging interest rates The good news
December 15, 2022
Why the share market is not the same as the economy
At the beginning of 2022 the Australian economy appeared to be sliding into recession, dragged down by higher interest rates and even higher inflation levels. As a result, it
September 13, 2022
You can break the pay-to-pay cycle
Now and then, Jodi borrowed $100 from her parents. She’s good for it, and always paid it back, but her situation was not uncommon. 5.9 million Australians live pay-to-pay A
August 2, 2022
Quarterly Economic Update: April-June 2022
The price of a lowly head of lettuce has never been a recognised barometer of the strength of the Australian economy, that is until the media started reporting iceberg lettuces
July 8, 2022
The female investor
Investment and portfolio building has traditionally been a male-dominated world, but these days more women are trading on the market – and they’re good at it! According to an ASX
June 15, 2022
How to go broke trying to get rich
According to the Collins English Online Dictionary, a get-rich-quick scheme can be defined as, a promise to make a person extremely wealthy over a short period of time, often with
May 25, 2022
What do I need to know before investing in property?
It is no secret that Australians love investing in property. And while it can be an exciting prospect, it is essential to consider the finer details before jumping in, especially
May 18, 2022