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The global economy and energy markets are tightly interconnected, and now with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz we are all bracing for impact. Because when oil is scarce, the fallout hits far beyond petrol pumps. A global domino effect What it costs to fill up your car right now is just the tip… Read more »
Gold has had an incredible run … but what’s next? A couple of weeks ago I was asked my opinion in TV interviews about the queues of investors lining up and down the street outside gold bullion stores. I explained that, for me, it was a sign that gold was at its peak and investors… Read more »
Financial markets and everyday Australians are being bombarded with news of the Middle East crisis and what it means for our lives and investments. There’s just so much to take in and analyse. I received a great summary from superannuation and trading platform SuperHero (declaration: I’m a customer and investor) on the impact of higher… Read more »
To this day, I’m asked what I think about paying kids for doing household chores. Pocket money is one of those topics that can spark surprisingly strong opinions among parents… sometimes even between partners. So here’s my stance: When our kids were little, Libby and I would pay them for chores that went above and… Read more »
Regular readers would know I’m a big fan of property research group SQM Research and, in particular, Louis Christopher’s annual Housing Boom and Bust Report. I reckon it is one of the best property research reports of the year. So, when SQM Research issue a downgrade to their annual report just three months into the… Read more »
Lately, people have been telling me they’re considering adding a small dwelling to their backyard… either to generate rental income or to give their grown-up kids a place to live. Despite rising construction costs and higher interest rates, relaxed planning laws are making these builds easier than they once were. But is adding a granny… Read more »
I speak at a lot of retirement seminars and the most common question is, “How much do I need in my superannuation to fund a comfortable retirement?” The answer is very individual because it depends on what sort of retirement lifestyle you choose. Everyone is different, with different spending habits, hobbies and passions. ASFA benchmarks:… Read more »
The rush you feel when clicking “buy now” or tapping to pay isn’t just excitement – it’s chemistry. A hormone and neurotransmitter called dopamine is released, rewarding us with a little hit of happy… it’s like a gold star for achievement. “Well done, good job,” it whispers as we walk out of the store, shopping… Read more »
When our kids were younger and still living at home, our pantry was stocked with no-name products. Buying generic has long been a supermarket savings hack in the Koch family. I assumed everyone else’s cupboards and fridge looked much the same … But it turns out more than half of Australians are missing out on… Read more »
With interest rates on the rise again, so are your loan repayments … and that’s a big hit on your family budget. So, now is the time to look at better managing your debt and trying to reduce your most expensive loans. Credit card debt can be a tough burden to carry, especially when unnecessarily… Read more »
