It looks like we’ll have to wait longer for rate cuts Westpac has revised their view of the most likely scenario for the path of the RBA’s cash rate, pushing out the start date of the RBA rate-cutting cycle from February to May 2025, but more front-loaded than previously assumed. This adjustment aligns with National…
When we talk about success, luck often comes up as a factor that can make or break a person’s journey. Many people think of luck as some random, mystical force—something entirely out of our control. But what if I told you that there are different types of luck and that you can actually influence the…
Warren Buffett is known for many things: his reading habits, his philanthropy, his dedication to teaching the importance of money to kids, his business acumen, his wealth, and especially his investing style. He is also known for giving out priceless wisdom that has stood the test of time over the years. After all, who wouldn’t…
Are you wondering what will happen to the Melbourne property market for the rest of 2024 and into 2025? Over the last four decades Melbourne has been Australia’s strongest performing housing market ; however, over the last couple of years it has underperformed. In fact, over the last 12 months dwelling prices have been basically…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Sydney property market in 2025? Well…Sydney’s home values have continued to increase throughout this year, although the pace of growth is slowing. The surge in properties for sale in Sydney hasn’t yet slowed demand, with prices rising 0.2% in September and 4.5% over the past year. Both buyer…
Are you wondering what’s ahead for the Brisbane property market for the rest of 2024? Brisbane continues to be one of Australia’s strongest capital city housing markets and is likely to remain so throughout 2024, with dwelling values continuing to go from strength to strength. Brisbane’s housing market skyrocketed over the last few years with…
We all have an inner voice—a constant monologue that swings between cheering us on and, unfortunately, holding us back. This inner dialogue can be our best ally or our worst enemy. While the positive side of this voice encourages us to strive for success, the negative side can keep us rooted in fear and self-doubt,…
The recent election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States has certainly sparked conversations around the globe. And while the news may seem more relevant to the American people, the implications of Trump’s policies will reach Australian shores, especially when it comes to our own economic landscape. In particular, his proposed economic…
Property investors and homeowners around Australia are eagerly waiting for the day when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decides to lower interest rates again, in the hope that lower rates will go some way to ease the burden of higher mortgage repayments and strained affordability. With the official interest rate paused throughout 2024, holding…
The Baby Boomer generation—born between 1946 and 1964—remains one of Australia’s most influential demographic groups. From reshaping the post-war economy to building the modern housing market, Baby Boomers have been the driving force behind much of Australia’s prosperity and cultural development. Today, even as they begin to exit the workforce, their influence on society, politics,…
