Australia’s reputation as the “lucky country” isn’t just a label—it’s a testament to our ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive. Central to this success is our status as a migration nation. For decades, migration has fueled our economy, enriched our culture, and shaped our cities. But as we move through the 21st century, challenges are…
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No one wants to pay more tax than they need to, and no one wants to get in trouble with the tax man, so today Ken Raiss and I interview Rob Thompson, Assistant Commissioner of Taxation, who has a front-row seat to the intricacies of our tax system, and he’s here to help unpack some…
Did you catch the first 2 parts of these amazing money lessons from Morgan Housel, author of the Psychology of Money, whose blogs regularly appear on the Collaborative Fund? If not, please read them here: Part 1 Part 2 And today, we continue further with another 13 lessons from this inspirational author. 1. A good…
Australia’s population growth has long been a defining factor in shaping the nation’s economic, social, and cultural landscapes. Believe it or not, our population is now almost 27.5 million, and we’re fast heading to 30 million people with… One birth every 1 minute and 48 seconds. One death every 2 minutes and 48 seconds. One person arrives to live in Australia every 0…
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Have you ever wondered what makes the greatest investors in the world not just wealthy, but truly fulfilled and happy? Well, today, we’re going to explore that question with someone who’s had the unique opportunity to sit down with the legends of the investing world – best selling author, William Green, the author of Richer,…
Australia is poised for a period of significant transformation, and the latest Intergenerational Report gives us a glimpse into what the country might look like in 2063. As we consider the long-term future, it becomes clear that these projections are not merely theoretical—they have real implications for investors, business leaders, policymakers, and everyday Australians. Understanding…
Did you catch yesterday’s blog with 13 amazing money lessons from Morgan Housel author of the Psychology of Money and whose blogs regularly appear on the Collaborative Fund. If not, please read it here. And today I hope you enjoy a further 13 lessons from this inspirational author, who I believe in time will be…
Want to become better with your finances? Well, you could do a lot worse than learning from my favourite author, Morgan Housel author of the Psychology of Money and whose blogs regularly appear on the Collaborative Fund. Over the next three days I’m going to share some of his best thoughts with you, so let’s…
To help you in making this a great year, I’d like to share with you the importance of having a growth mindset. I want you to think back…way back in time. Go back to the days when you were a child. You there? Now, I want you to think about what you didn’t know as…
Our property markets grew strongly last year with many locations enjoying double-digit capital growth, and they’ve started 2024 firmly, in part due to the lack of supply of A-grade homes or investment-grade properties for sale. And this is starting to show itself as FOMO (fear of missing out) – when homebuyers and investors are scared…
