Reading Time: 1 Minute Hey everyone, so for decades, the debate has raged on. Property or shares? In this video, we look at the pros and cons of each and what you need to consider before jumping into either market, hope you enjoy! Transcript: Today we will be discussing one of the most common questions in investing, should I invest in property or shares? In this video we will walk through the basic pros and cons of each and also which one may be suitable for you. Shares Everyone knows what shares are, you find a company and buy a share of that company based on its future prospects. Or…
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July Net Wealth Update
Reading Time: 2 Minutes The 2nd wave of COVID-19 is well and truly here in Australia, with Victorians doing it pretty tough at the moment with stage 4 lockdowns. Will there be a stage 5? What even is stage 5? I have no idea. It’s pretty full on at the moment, and can only hope that the nation can get through this together. Financially speaking, there was plenty of talk for both the property market and ASX dropping with the coming of the 2nd wave. This… hasn’t… happened. Will it ever? Again, no idea to be honest (my confusion is a recurring theme) as I’ve long stopped caring about forecasts…
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State of the States – How Each State Is Performing
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Hello everyone! Hope we are all keeping well during these trying times. We just heard this evening that Victoria will go into stage 4 lockdowns this week. These tough new restrictions will be an enhanced form of social distancing, and expected to last for at least the next 6 weeks. It involves 8pm curfews, closure of non-essential businesses and school students going back to home learning. “Gulp” Godspeed our Victorian cousins. Closer to home, all I have to say is: NEW SOUTH WALES ARE WE WATCHING? Why the state government is still taking a reactive approach… is beyond comprehension. Why not lock us down so we can get…
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After-Pay, Zip-Pay, Splitit-Pay and Co, Are They A Mining Bubble?
Reading Time: 2 Minutes What’s up guys! A bit gloomy on this wet and wild Sunday ain’t it? But not for yours truly, cos it’s the perfect excuse to churn out more content for the blog. Y’know, much has been said about the recent surge in the stock price of buy now pay later companies. I’m talking about the After-pays, the Zip-pays, the Splitit-pays of the world. Here, have a look at their stock prices recently: Afterpay Zip-Pay Splitit-Pay And my favourite, Sezzle-Pay It has made those of us who were fortunate to be invested, incredibly rewarded. And of course, countless media and news articles have been written waxing lyrical…
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Industry Secrets From A Leading Real Estate Agent (Youtube Video)
Reading Time: 2 Minutes We were away for a birthday weekend and on very short notice, I thought I would interview my good friend and leading real estate agent – Michael Taylor from Stanton & Taylor, Penrith. Michael shares some common pitfalls as well as tips for buying and investing. His family business has been around for over 60 years so there’s a ton of knowledge to share! (Excuse the sound quality as I left my microphones at home). I hope you guys got some value out of that! Thanks again to Michael, for being such an accommodating guest on such short notice. And again, apologies for the sound quality……
