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September 2019
Financial quick fixes – identifying the economic snake oil
Professional sport isn’t the only field where participants succumb to the lure of cheating in exchange for promises of victory.…
Episode 61: The performance enhancing drugs of the finance world and how to avoid them
The issue of performance enhancing drugs in sport has recently been highlighted in the media. Some athletes look for the…
Gaining work life balance through outsourcing
If you listened to The Investor Exchange podcast earlier in the week you would have heard Louis and Brett interviewing…
Investing in stocks: price versus affordability
Investing in stocks: price versus affordability With the current stock market so high, this might not be a good time…
The Family Home and Retirement Funding
As some people approach retirement, they may find they are asset-rich but cash-poor. If they own their own home, the…
Taking a total-return approach when rates are low
This low-interest, lower-return environment may tempt some income-focussed investors to abandon carefully-diversified portfolios in the pursuit of higher income. However,…
Recent stories
Tips to navigate market volatility
The best thing investors can do when markets are volatile is to stay invested. Of course, that’s often easier said…
Scams to beware (and be aware) of
There is a saying ‘a fool and his money are often parted’ but with scammers becoming ever more devious and…
Taking cover in changing times
The pandemic has changed the way so many of us live, with jobs, travel and lifestyle all transformed during COVID.…
Home buying contracts and offer conditions
It’s not just about agreeing on a price when buying a property. The conditions of the offer are very important.…
The true value of convenience
Even with the varying degree of lockdowns experienced across Australia in 2020 and 2021, the world remains largely at our…