Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 11 March 2024 No matter where financial markets or economic cycles are at, pessimists and optimists abound in roughly even numbers. It’s like a zero-sum … Read More Which half are you? Market optimists and pessimists can’t be both right
Tag Archives: Best share market strategies
Rollin’ with the punches
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 12 February 2024 Sometimes, some people just want a break from change. I get it. Some clean air to be able to consolidate and chill, … Read More Rollin’ with the punches
Use the early down time to make the financial calls
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 29 January 2024 Sometimes you’ve got to just rip the Band-Aid off. Too much time passes from when you start to think about a decision … Read More Use the early down time to make the financial calls
Understand the right time frame to invest wisely
Bruce Brammall, The Australian, 17 December, 2023 Dateline: Christmas party at a mate’s house. I knew the hosts and maybe two other guests. Everyone else I was meeting for the … Read More Understand the right time frame to invest wisely
Your retirement nest egg is a cracker, but… it is enough to hit the road?
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 4 December, 2023 A friend of mine, about this time of year, sits down with his wife, cracks a bottle of wine, and they discuss: … Read More Your retirement nest egg is a cracker, but… it is enough to hit the road?
Student or teacher? You can be both when it comes to investment lessons
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 20 November, 2023 There’s a special level of zen required of a parent when trying to successfully teach a teenage child to drive. Those first … Read More Student or teacher? You can be both when it comes to investment lessons
Boring but blooming – Is buying bonds really like watching money grow on trees?
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 6 November, 2023 Have you been deluged by ads and commentary telling you a particular asset class is a screaming buy right now? If you … Read More Boring but blooming – Is buying bonds really like watching money grow on trees?
Super sitting duck – Maybe, but it’s still the best way to save for retirement
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 28 August, 2023 Debt Man Confirmation arrived last week for those who thought governments were plotting a huge raid on Australia’s superannuation pot. The Intergenerational … Read More Super sitting duck – Maybe, but it’s still the best way to save for retirement
Battered and bruised
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 31 July, 2023 I see a lot of financial war wounds, a lot of bloodied balance sheets, many shellshocked from their first tour of duty … Read More Battered and bruised
Does a pro get bang for your buck
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 14 August, 2023 There are two basic ways of dealing with new challenges in life. There’s the DIY path, or the “nah, I’ll pay someone … Read More Does a pro get bang for your buck