Let's agree there are some expressions we'll never want to hear again after 2020. The new normal. Unprecedented times. Difficult times. Lockdown lessons. As Australia unfurls itself from a long and troubled sleep, we can see life returning to normal.... Continue Reading →
There are always people who enjoy predicting doom and gloom for the property sector. This time, though, they may have some valid points. This pandemic shutdown has created a drop in demand for rentals, reduced some renters' ability to pay,... Continue Reading →
Meet Danielle. Healthcare professional, mum-of-three, super-wife and all-around boss lady. Also a very good cook. Six months ago, she sent me a message asking about getting started with investing in shares. “No one in my family has ever bought shares.... Continue Reading →
Entertaining at home is the new going out. Depending on which state you live in, you can host at least two adults in a socially-distant way. This is business-as-usual for some of us, but for others, the idea of cooking... Continue Reading →
I've had a few questions from people lately that all come back to one thing: the basics of investing. And you know what, they never change. The markets rise and fall, the economy goes up and down, but two things... Continue Reading →
Look, I know that I don't technically have any kids. But that hasn't stopped me from adopting a bunch of other people's kids. I don't want to boast, but I am a pretty cool aunty. From lounge-room nightclubs, to makeovers,... Continue Reading →
One of the most polarising memes I've seen all year was this one. The condescension and privilege is pretty offensive to people managing their way through a global trauma. On the upside, it spawned a number of great parodies. I... Continue Reading →
I'm finding it hard to write about money at the moment. Every attempt seems wrong. If I write about investment, it feels insensitive to the many people who have lost their incomes. If I write about saving money and creating... Continue Reading →
Mortgage holidays, early release super, rental reductions... It's a lot to consider. In this short video I just provide some thoughts on how to think about them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBDjclLrF6s
