Tax Thresholds Should Be Indexed

Tax Thresholds Should Be Indexed

Do politicians really care about high inflation and the increased cost of living? Yes, they like it. Do politicians want workers to receive pay rises to keep up with higher living costs? Yes, they do. Politicians are pleased when inflation is high and workers get...
Seeking Normal Investment Conditions

Seeking Normal Investment Conditions

The last financial year brought attractive returns for investors. Since then we saw further gains in our super and investment funds in July, followed by weakness in August and September. Does this point to problems ahead? Future interest rates will be the most...
The Wealth Building Journey

The Wealth Building Journey

Last week we talked about buying a first home. It’s not as difficult as it seems. Many people can do it if they ignore the negative opinions and commit to the task. Many young prospective first home buyers want a grand home with every possible feature from the outset....
Buying a First Home is Possible

Buying a First Home is Possible

Social media spreads bad news and alarming headlines faster than the sensationalist newspapers of the past. Competition in the media world is intense with some forms fighting for their lives amid an ever-expanding range of electronic information sources chasing an...
Aiming for a Soft Landing

Aiming for a Soft Landing

Economics might be boring but it uses some interesting terms. Right now we are aiming for a soft landing, and appear to be on track to achieve it. If we can, that will be very important for everyone. The opposite of course is a crash landing. That’s when inflation...