It is often debated which is a better investment, property or shares. It is my thesis that property is an okay investment, but not as good as shares. However, when you factor in gearing (the ability to borrow to invest), property becomes a wonderful investment – better...
There are changes aplenty in the superannuation space at present, but some things have stayed the same. One of which is that there are still multiple benefits to running your own super fund, regardless of any changes to the general super landscape. In fact, more and more...
The goal for most investors is to accumulate enough wealth so their investment assets generate sufficient passive income to meet living expenses. If this happens, it is no longer necessary for you to work for an income and you then have complete discretion over what you...
Buying insurance through super has many advantages, but you need to make sure you are getting the right cover for your individual needs. In some cases, you may be paying for nothing.Most super funds offer life and total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance to fund...
Why are some people, be they property investors, business people or entrepreneurs, more successful than others?One of the key philosophies is that successful people not only do different things from the average Australian, but they think very differently. 1. Keep Your Eye on the Ball Don't let the...
THE ARGUMENT BETWEEN AIR-FRYING AND CLASSIC FRYING HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AGES. BOTH PROMISE THAT DELICIOUS, CRISPY GOODNESS WE ALL LOVE, BUT THEY DO IT IN VERY DIFFERENT WAYS. THEY HAVE THEIR PROS AND CONS, BUT WHICH ONE COMES OUT ON TOP IN TERMS...
WAKING UP WITH A STUFFY NOSE, A SCRATCHY THROAT, AND AN OVERALL FEELING OF FATIGUE: SHOULD YOU LACE UP AND HEAD OUT FOR A WORKOUT, OR SURRENDER TO THE COMFORT OF YOUR COZY BED? IT'S A COMMON DILEMMA WE ALL FACE WHEN ILLNESS STRIKES AND...
Have you finally found the perfect property but now have no idea how to take the next step? Don’t worry, like many buyers out there, you’re not alone! To help make things a little easier for you, in this article we get down to the nitty-gritty of making...
A pause in super contributions can have long-lasting effects. Here's how to plan ahead for super breaks. There’s a host of reasons why people take career breaks. Having and raising children, or taking an extended holiday or sabbatical, are the most common reasons. Vanguard’s 2023 How Australia Retires study, based...
This is what investors can expect as interest rates remain at higher levels. Around the world, central banks are in no hurry to start cutting interest rates. It’s all about inflation. Until inflation levels start falling more rapidly, interest rates will most likely stay where they are....
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Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.