The reality for investors is share markets have been on a record run for decades. It’s very easy to get caught up in the hype whenever share markets hit record highs. That was the case again last week as media coverage around the world celebrated global markets...
Give me the main points The most important reason to consider taking out life insurance is to protect your family if you die or become unable to work. There’s a good case for anyone with dependants or people who plan to have dependants to take out life...
When it comes to money, what we don’t know can hurt us. I’ve seen this truth play out time and again when people tell me they want to get serious about their finances. They want to invest. They want to make plans for the future. “Great,” I’ll say, “so...
Ghee coffee is a new trend that many people are talking about. People say it gives them energy, helps them think better, and even helps with weight loss. But is ghee coffee really good for you, or is it just a fad? Adding fats to coffee...
Walking in the morning isn't just a routine—it's a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. As the sun rises and the world wakes up, taking a brisk stroll can invigorate both body and mind, setting a positive tone for the day ahead. But how far should...
In today’s fast-changing property market, one of the common questions I’m asked is “How much is that property really worth?” Obviously, that’s a good question – no property investor or homeowner wants to overpay. For products that are plentiful, transacted often, and largely the same as each...
Why you need to compare apples with apples on super fund performances and fees. If you’re one of the roughly 16 million Australians with a managed superannuation fund account, you may be feeling reasonably chuffed at the moment. After all, your account balance is probably higher now...
Consider deploying your extra cash as part of a regular investing strategy. Millions of Australians are about to start receiving their first pay packet for the 2024-25 financial year, and it should contain some extra cash. In fact, according to the federal government, all 13.6 million Australian...
Our homes are our havens. Whether we own property or rent, our homes are often the most valuable asset we own, so naturally, we want to know how to protect them. Home insurance is a great way to safeguard ourselves against the unknown. But when the...
Australia is becoming a more litigious society with more people considering suing and more lawyers opting to take on their cases for no upfront fee. While the number of lawsuits in Australia is growing, we're still a fair way from the situation in the USA, where...
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Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.