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There’s a headline doing the rounds right now that’s being used to stir up generational resentment, and I think it deserves a more balanced read. A recent article in The Age revealed some striking data from the Australian Taxation Office showing that older Australians – particularly those over 60 – have dramatically increased their share…
The reaction to the May Federal Budget changes to negative gearing has been predictable. Many commentators are arguing that investors will now flood into off-the-plan apartments because the tax incentives increasingly favour new homes over established dwellings. Maybe. But I think many are looking at the wrong end of the telescope. The fundamental question isn’t…
If you asked Australians whether they feel more financially secure today than they did five years ago, I suspect most wouldn’t need to think too hard before answering. Then a new research from Money.com.au revealed that 52% of Australians, equivalent to 11.5 million people, expect their Census 2026 responses to show their household is financially…
Have you got the skills to make it as an entrepreneur? We all want the wealth and contentment that comes with great success, but the truth is, it takes a certain kind of person, with a certain skill set, to make it as an innovator. I’m not a believer in fate defining your fortune. We…
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Most investors think the goal is to eventually build a portfolio that throws off enough passive income to live on. It sounds sensible, doesn’t it? Buy assets, collect the rent or dividends, and one day replace your salary. But what if that idea is not only outdated, but mathematically inefficient? What if chasing income too…
Sydney just had its worst auction weekend since April 2020, and if you’ve been wondering when this slowdown would start showing some real teeth, that’s your answer. Australia’s property markets have clearly changed direction over the past couple of months, with Cotality’s Home Value Index showing values have now fallen around -0.8% over the last…
Have you noticed? There will always be someone telling you not to invest in property. But that’s nothing new. Sure we have headwinds that our housing markets are going to contend with and many Negative Nellies are telling us that the property market is going to Slump because of rising interest rates, while others are concerned…
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,…
Generation X, born between 1964 and 1981 and sandwiched between our baby boomers and millennials, are often referred to as Australia’s forgotten middle child. The thing is, representing 6.5 million people, this generation accounts for around 25% of Australia’s population. The majority of this demographic group has reached its peak in terms of income, but…
It’s a question that echoes through conversations among frustrated Australians, especially younger generations who find themselves priced out of the housing market: Is this all a Ponzi scheme? The surge in property prices over the last few years has not only locked out many potential first-time home buyers but has also sparked a fiery debate…
