Having more money should make us happier right? According to a number of different research reports, feeling good about life comes from a feeling of control over your finances, rather
The short answer is ‘yes’, but only up to a point. People in richer countries are, collectively, happier than people in poor countries. Within countries, people with higher incomes are
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This is a good summary of common mistakes with many investors make. Thanks to Shane Oliver at AMP Capital for this article. Key points Many of the mistakes investors make are
What would you do if a family member asked to borrow money – besides the less painful option of beating yourself over the head with a fence paling? You want
As financial advisers, we talk a lot about risk, so what is sequencing risk? Let’s begin with an example… Jennifer and Sue each contribute $20,000 per year to their superannuation
Work-life balance. It’s something everyone seeks, but achieving it can seem an impossible task. Not only does the ideal balance vary from person to person, it can change frequently throughout
Shares have got off to a very bad start for the year triggered by many of the same worries seen last year. A sharp fall in Chinese shares and the
If you are in your thirties, chances are life revolves around children and a mortgage. As much as we love our kids, the fact is they cost quite a lot.
Every generation thinks life will be different – and of course, each one is right – but when it comes to planning for the future, while we’re young we have
This article has been re-produced with the kind permission of the Portfolio Construction Forum. The article is from Michael Mauboussin & Dan Callahan from Credit Suisse. It is a detailed article