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: Getting the best mortgage
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
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?
Is now time to fix?
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 23 October, 2023 It’s kinda nice to hear a big bank boss have a bit of a bitch about his competitors. Accusing them of writing … Read More Is now time to fix?
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
The great mortgage jailbreak
Bruce Brammall, The West Australian, 6 June, 2023 Australia’s rapidly growing “mortgage prisoner” population, who have felt the noose tightening around their necks, could soon be handed a major reprieve. … Read More The great mortgage jailbreak