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Australia has had an explosion of million-dollar homes … New research from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), shows that over a third of homes nationally are now valued at $1 million or more – with that amount of money buying less in the housing market than ever before. Up, up and up Data going back 10 years… Read more »
Australians have relied even more on the bank of parents (and grandparents) to save money amid cost-of-living pressures, according to the latest research by Compare the Market. The consumer comparison experts’ annual survey of Australian parents and grandparents found one in six have helped purchase clothes, toys and essential items (15.9 per cent) for their… Read more »
It was a big win for Labor at the election, but how will their policies impact the property market? Let’s take a good hard look. When it comes to housing, Labour promised a lot to boost supply and help first home buyers get into the market. Ray White chief economist, Nerida Conisbee, gives us a… Read more »
Arguably the world’s greatest investor, the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ Warren Buffett announced he’ll retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. What a legend. Here’s a few things we can all learn from him. Now 94, Buffett took over the then-textile company in 1965 and transformed it into one of the… Read more »
It’s very easy to chuck retirement planning into the too-hard basket, especially when you’re still young. But trust me – it’s much, much easier (and smarter) to get on top of things early so you can start preparing for the most comfortable and enriching retirement you can imagine. I reckon the easiest way to get… Read more »
So, you’ve just got a pay rise – what’s not to celebrate? Well, if you’ve been bumped over $97,000, it turns out you may need to pay an extra charge at tax time. The Medicare Levy Surcharge – aka the MLS – is a tax intended to encourage Aussies to take out private hospital cover,… Read more »
I often wonder why more Australians don’t adopt an investment mentor. Many are lucky enough to have business, sporting or life skills mentors but most don’t even think of an investment mentor. Here’s why I think we should! A mentor is someone who you admire and value for their guidance and advice … not necessarily… Read more »
Australian drivers could be spending hundreds more on car insurance than they need to, according to new research by Compare the Market, in what experts have labelled a ‘convenience catch’. Insurance quotes for a hypothetical Ford Ranger ute owner could reduce around $184 (10.21 per cent) on average, by simply commencing their cover in three… Read more »
We’re in the midst of a modern-day gold rush fuelled by the global panic from Donald Trump’s tariff war and his wider financial and economic strategies. When investors and financial markets are spooked they retreat to the safety of cash and gold. This week the gold price set all-time highs of over US $3,000 an… Read more »
Unpredictable economic times have us all biting our fingernails. Here’s why the RBA is playing it safe. It was no surprise recently that the Reserve Bank kept official interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent even though inflation is now back down in the preferred 2-3 per cent target range. As I mentioned in… Read more »
