Investing on behalf of your children can give them a great financial head start in life. And the earlier you can begin, the higher the potential financial rewards for them in the longer term. The combination of regular ongoing contributions and compounding investment returns can add...
Australian share prices have seen record highs in 2024 after a sluggish couple of years. The S&P ASX200 index added just under 7 per cent in the 10 months to October 31 closing at 8160. It reached its previous all-time high of 8355 just two weeks before. So,...
When you think about the markets, do you see promise or peril? Are you the type to believe the glass is half-full, or do you focus on the half that is not there? Your investing outlook can shape your decisions, influence your risk tolerance, and impact...
Putting off investing could cost you more than you think Many people delay investing because they feel they don’t know enough, are afraid of making mistakes or believe they need a large sum to begin. This ‘investment procrastination’ — which can be a result of uncertainty, fear...
Many of us associate trust funds with their depictions in popular culture – tools used by the mega-rich to distribute enormous family incomes among “trust-fund babies”. Recently, they even went viral as the centerpiece of a TikTok audio by user @girl_on_couch, who was famously “looking for a man...
Investing successfully and improving your investment portfolio can be as much about minimizing mistakes as trying to pick the ‘next big thing’. It’s all about taking a calm and considered approach and not blindly following trends or hot tips. Let's delve into some of the most...
A simple ongoing investment strategy can deliver substantial returns over time Imagine planting a tree that not only grows fruit but also grows more branches, which grow even more fruit. That’s compound interest in motion, which is sometimes referred to as the “eighth wonder of the world”....
From the economy bending policies of Trump 2.0 to the growing strength of the far right in Europe, the new alliance between Russia and the United States, the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the US President’s vow to upturn world trade rules,...
A well-thought-out investment plan can help you thrive financially as well as protect you from falling into some common behavioral investment traps. But how do you create an investment plan? And where do you start? Start with financial goals. Studies show that people are more successful when...
Many parents and grandparents worry about how to help the children in their lives achieve financial independence. But the value of long-term investment can seem like a dry and complicated idea for kids to get their heads around.In fact, many young people would like to...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.