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Why you don't need a financial plan
Season 1 Episode 14
It stands to reason that not everyone needs a financial plan or relationship with a financial planner. There might be various reasons for this. Howev…
7 years, 11 months ago
How bad does an investment property need to be to warrant selling it?
Season 1 Episode 13
If you sell a dud investment property, you may have to pay capital gain tax (CGT), selling costs and then stamp duty again when you reinvest… it can …
8 years ago
Share investing: Four common mistakes that result in zero profits (or worse, losses)
Season 1 Episode 12
Mistake # 1: The absence of a methodology – most investors make ad hoc investment decisions. How can you expect to win the game if you have no game-p…
8 years ago
Part 2: Save tax through successful loan structuring
Season 1 Episode 11
How you structure your loans can have a large impact on the tax you pay, your risk, your ability to build wealth, your cash flow and your general fin…
8 years ago
Part 1: Save tax through successful loan structuring
Season 1 Episode 10
How you structure your loans can have a large impact on the tax you pay, your risk, your ability to build wealth, your cash flow and your general fin…
8 years ago
What is the difference between investing and speculation? Evidence-based investment stratgies reduce risk.
Season 1 Episode 9
In my experience, novice investors can talk themselves into believing that an investment exhibits less risk than what it actually does. They think t…
8 years ago
The 'opportunity' cost of private school fees and an alternative to consider
Season 1 Episode 8
Parents always want their children to have the best education. For some people, that means sending their kids to a private school. Of course, private…
8 years ago
Investment-grade apartments have under-performed. So, is now the time to buy?
Season 1 Episode 7
In Melbourne, investment-grade apartments have not appreciated in value very much in the past three to five years when compared to houses – as illust…
8 years ago
The pursuit of 'quality' advice
Season 1 Episode 6
When it comes to almost anything you buy, you have to weigh up three considerations: price, service and quality/features. Almost always, you can't …
8 years, 1 month ago
What type of property is classified as "investment-grade"?
Season 1 Episode 4
Investment-grade properties should double in value every 7 to 12 years on a perpetual basis. This equates to a 7% to 10% annual compounding growth r…
8 years, 1 month ago