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Have you ever wondered what leads to the ups and downs of our property cycle? Well…when we delve into the realm of investment markets, we’re navigating a sea guided not just by numbers and data, but largely by human psychology. And yes, those ever-oscillating curves of booms and downturns that shape our financial landscape are…
A century ago, Australians were still recovering from World War I. There was no television, no supermarkets, and no suburbs as we know them today. People lived closer to the city because that’s where all the jobs were. Most women stayed at home, the average household had several children, and migration was largely from the…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may have pulled off something few thought possible—bringing inflation back within the target band while unemployment remains historically low. But don’t be fooled into thinking the hard part is over. In fact, the real challenges are just beginning, according to analysis by Westpac. A remarkable (but fragile) success story…
When you’re overly focused on the future and always want to accomplish more, it’s very difficult to be happy today. After all, it is never enough. I see many people who want more, who want to have a better life. And it’s not just more money or more properties. Some want more degrees or academic…
If you’re feeling like it’s getting harder to get ahead financially, you’re not imagining things. While incomes have inched up slowly, property values, and by extension, household wealth, have skyrocketed. The playing field isn’t just uneven anymore—it’s tilting sharply toward those who already own assets. You see…in the grand theatre of Australian prosperity, we’ve just…
We all belong to one – a demographic tribe. Australia is one big country of many tribes. If you don’t belong to the one you don’t survive. Some are easy to find: it might be your footy team or where you work; the way you vote or the way you dress. But there’s another set…
Warren Buffett is a far better investor today than he was 50 years ago. It’s been said that the secret to Buffett’s success is that he continuously learns. So here are 17 Warren Buffet quotes you can learn from: 1. “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to…
For years, we’ve heard the story: as Australians age they’ll downsize, trading big family homes for something smaller, more manageable, and more appropriate for their golden years. That should, in theory, free up housing stock for younger families and smooth generational transitions in the property market. But it’s not playing out that way. Despite many…
Warren Buffett is famous for his wit, and will likely go down in history as one of the most quotable and influential investors of all time. To give you some inspiration for this new decade, this week we’ve be running a series of 5 infographics highlighting Warren Buffett’s successes and failures so we can learn…
Warren Buffett’s investing track record is nearly impeccable. Over his lifetime, Buffett has built Berkshire Hathaway into one of the biggest companies in American history, amassed a personal fortune of over $160 billion, and earned acclaim as one of the world’s foremost philanthropists. But in a 80-year career, it’s no surprise that even Buffett has…
