When it comes to making big, stupid, regrettable predictions, I’d like to think I don’t have too much to be embarrassed about. Sure, like everyone, I’ve made some dumb calls. Particularly when it comes to technology. In 1997, I said that I would never need an “e-mail” address. In 2002, I said I’d never […]
This might sound a little voyeuristic, but watching investment markets go into meltdown can sometimes be a bit of fun. Grab some popcorn. From the right vantage point, you can watch the whole horror film unfold. The screaming, the terror and the panic. Raw human fear. The 24-hour news cycle means we can always get […]
It’s time to debunk a dangerous, omnipresent, truism of financial advice. “Consolidate your super”. The advice is portrayed as gospel-like. Question it and you’re an idiot, wasting money, lining super funds’ pockets of super funds and ripping off your future self from a more fabulous retirement. But, sadly, the “free advice” masquerading behind this triusm […]
Bastards. It’s like some financial arch-devil was sent down to blend all of my worst fears into a single nightmare. What the hell is going on? Both sides of politics have declared “open season” on two of my primary investment loves – superannuation and property investment. Cripes! What if you like both? If you run […]
It’s a horrible realisation that hits everyone in about their late 30s. You are older than any of your sporting heroes. They’ve retired. Unless you watch lawn bowls, snooker or darts – coincidentally, all games where you can drink while participating – or your favourite is cricketer Brad Hogg, they’ve all given it […]
Just another January … after another massive spending season, we get smashed on the stock market to the tune of tens of billions of dollars. Can’t we just take a holiday, without having to watch blood red dripping from the ASX boards? Especially after we’ve hocked ourselves into next financial year with a gazillion dollars […]
Don’t avoid end-of-year navel gazing. It’s an innate part of being human and thinking at a higher level. Learn some lessons. Take stock on near misses. Make fewer mistakes next year. When I look into my belly button this year, I’m pleased to find it’s not choc-full of useless fluff. Though … it’s harder […]
Icebergs are dangerous. The Titanic’s captain showed us comprehensively. It’s not the 10 per cent that sits above the waterline, but the 90 per cent that sits below. And fish get the best view. If you’ve got a mortgage, you’ve witnessed an iceberg float past this year. Interest rate movements have been constant. In […]
One of the under-appreciated joys of a long marriage is that you literally have a lifetime together to argue and fight. An eternal sparring partner. And arguing with your partner is a sport you can enjoy all year round. Even in the silly season. “Oh, what fun, it is to …” And those ones […]
I’m loyal to those who are important to me. Generally, that’s family, friends, staff and clients. Those who deserve it, or have earned it. When it comes to big corporations, not so much. Unless they treat me right. Or, perhaps, don’t offend me too much. Loyal to a beer brand? Nope. I love a beer, […]
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