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Following on from comments about the ill-judged broadening of the federal government’s 5 per cent home deposit scheme, there is now clear evidence of how it is fuelling the property boom. According to Ray White chief economist, Nerida Conisbee, Australia’s most affordable housing is experiencing significantly stronger price growth than typical properties, with the bottom… Read more »
I don’t spend a lot of time banging on about cryptocurrency. It’s volatile, it’s hyped, it’s not a core wealth-builder for most people. Plus, crypto scammers have been stealing my image and making up fictitious comments supposedly from me endorsing investment in crypto currencies. So let me be clear, I do not invest in crypto… Read more »
A colleague recently shared a story that made me smile. Her daughter, fresh into the workforce, had received a surprise $1,000 bonus for closing a big sale. A proud moment – but what stood out wasn’t the bonus itself, it was what she said Rather than splurging on a new phone or a shopping spree,… Read more »
The scale of the AI revolution is staggering – and all signs point to it not slowing down anytime soon. Take NVIDIA. A global leader in GPUs (the processors essential for AI and high-performance computing), AI infrastructure, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and more, the company now boasts a market capitalisation equivalent to around 3.6 per cent… Read more »
The CommBank is experiencing a surge in home loan pre-approvals – up 12 per cent since the last two interest rate cuts. The average borrowing amount has also increased 13 per cent, compared with this time last year. Ray White chief economist, Nerida Conisbee, has done a deep dive into how this… Read more »
It has never been easier to invest overseas, either directly or through ETFs and managed funds. Those who have taken advantage of this access have been big winners when it comes to performance. According to investment research group Rainmaker Information, international equities large cap (large international listed shares) was the top-performing managed fund asset class… Read more »
Australian consumers spent an astonishing $19.2 billion online in the three months prior to the EOFY, according to data from Australia Post. While the surge signals renewed consumer confidence – thanks to easing inflation and the anticipation of future rate relief at the time – it also reveals something else: We’re a nation of bargain… Read more »
How many times have you gone to cancel a subscription or a ‘free’ 30 day trial – only to find it’s not as easy as it should be? Signing up was a breeze, but opting out can feel like you are in a maze – one where you can’t find the ‘exit’. You are not… Read more »
After 13 back-to-back interest rate hikes, Aussie mortgage holders are getting some relief with the RBA starting a rate cut cycle which could continue through to the end of the year. The cash rate has already dropped from 4.35 per cent to 3.85 per cent, with average borrowers saving around $200 a month on repayments.… Read more »
I’ve talked a lot about the housing shortage and why it’s pushing property values up so much, but I was fascinated to read a great report from Cotality head of research, Eliza Owen, on the issue. Eliza reminds us of the target National Cabinet announced in August 2023 to build 1.2 million new homes in… Read more »
