Lies and secrets are like cancer to the soul. They eat away at what is good and leave only destruction behind. – Cassandra Clare There is a saying in Alcoholics Anonymous: ‘You’re only as sick as your secrets.’ If you’re doing something that you want to keep secret, you are probably doing the wrong thing, […]
Robert Allen once said “How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts? I rest my case, so we know we need to invest in something to get ahead but what do we invest into? When it comes to investments there are really only 4 categories that pretty much everything […]
Product Review App: Acorns AU Type: Finance/Banking Rating: 4.5/5.0 Price: Free Who: Everyone + Simple and easy to use, great way to save extra money, – Limited investment fund choice Acorns AU is an exciting app based on the U.S. version, Acorns, with an idea that is ingenious in its simplicity. Going back over the […]
The Sydney property market was supposed to be taking a breather in 2016, right? Well, no, not as it’s turned out. After a very brief lull at the end of 2015, and in the lead-up to the Federal Election, the Sydney market has built up a head of steam once again. In fact, it’s on […]
The Brisbane property market has been quietly chugging along in the background, while Sydney (and now Melbourne) have been the talk of the real estate sector for the best part of four years. In all fairness, the Queensland property market has had a fairly rough ride ever since the GFC. In fact, parts of its […]
Flashy old Sydney has been the topic of most BBQ property convos over recent years but Melbourne is safely (and more quietly) in second position. While Sydney may have recorded about 64 per cent dwelling value growth since June 2012, Melbourne has posted a none-too-shabby 44 per cent, which I’m sure they’re all very happy […]
Are you trying to decide whether you should buy your own home first or whether you should you choose to rent and instead buy investment properties first? Perhaps you’re trying to advise your children on what is better for them financially? Well if you’re in this position, this article is for you. Today, I want […]
Alternatives for the Retail Investor Once upon a time deciding what to invest in depended on the type of investor you were. High net worth or retail; low risk or high risk determined what options were available to you and your average retail investor could not access the alternatives market. Traditional investments like cash, […]