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How much do you need in super to retire comfortably?
The majority of Australian baby boomers don’t have enough superannuation for a comfortable retirement and that’s a worry! So how much do you need in your super to retire comfortably? It may not surprise you that a research paper released by REST...
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The dangers of investing by following the crowds
In many situations, being part of the crowd can be rewarding.crowd group individual motivation fish win contest race diffferent Outdoor festivals, markets, concerts, stage shows: these are all events that are considerably better when enjoyed with the buzz and energy...
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Why hard times are good for business
I write a lot about the cycles of investment and the importance of playing the long game. Short-term thinking is what kills a lot of investors and stops people from ever becoming financially successful. And tough times are interesting times....
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The Rich Are Getting Richer in Australia | Latest research stats
It’s happening all around the world – the rich are getting richer. And it’s the same here in Australia where the wealth has grown strongly over the past decade, in part on the back of rising property values. And the big...
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Why property investors develop financial freedom
Let’s be honest, most of us want to be rich and many of us are fascinated by those who already are. How did they do it? How can we do it too? The truth is wealthy people don’t do different...
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What we can learn from Australia’s richest people
It seems like Australia’s billionaires are getting richer while the rest of us struggle with record-low wage growth. The recently released AFR Rich 200 list gives us some insight into what’s happening to the fortunes of Australia’s wealthiest individuals, and it...
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Impacts of Labor’s proposed negative gearing and CGT changes
Sydney and Melbourne’s house prices could slide by up to 9 per cent if Labor gets into power and introduces its planned property tax changes. At our annual Wealth Retreat Conference over the weekend one of our guest speakers Doron Peleg, CEO of RiskWise Property Research and...
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Land banking — the property development strategy of the pros
How many times have you driven past a property and said to yourself, “If only I had bought that property when it was for sale five years ago?” Who wouldn’t have bought more properties 10 years ago if they knew...
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7 big insurance risks when renovating
There are big profits to be made when renovating. But, it’s not always smooth sailing for those trying to manufacture a profit through a property refresh. The lure of strong capital gains and higher rents for renovators is ever-present, but...
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Are you Raising Your Child to Sink or Soar? 10 Bad Habits That Will Sink Your Child
In a 2013 survey conducted by the Associated Press, they found that 80% of America’s adults struggle with joblessness, poverty, near-poverty or reliance on welfare for at least parts of their lives. While you may see yourself as good parents,...
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