The underlying theme of capitalism is the use of wealth to create more wealth. A concept history tells us was borne around the thirteenth century, when cities in Italy and the Netherlands saw a rise in merchant trade. Trade which, in essence, saw the merchant take a calculated gamble with his pot of money, buying […]

A common debate among property enthusiasts and those of us entrenched in the sector is whether ‘timing’ the market or ‘time in’ the market is more important to an investor’s future success. On the one hand, some argue that it doesn’t matter when you take the leap, so long as you’re prepared to hang in […]

A long held belief within the Australian psyche is that your family home is arguably the most significant financial investment you’ll ever make in your lifetime. Ask some experts however, and they’ll suggest that due to the emotionally charged nature of selecting a place to call home, as opposed to an income-generating asset, your house […]

Interest rates. Two words you’re no doubt entirely sick of hearing. Even with my obsession over all things finance, I find it increasingly challenging to sift through the continuing reams of dire forecasts around this unnervingly long low interest rate era. But alas, we’re apparently set to endure the current ongoing global economic lull, amid […]