The election is now over but we are still none the wiser as to the future direction of our country. Even when we do find out the result, it is certain we will have a minority government which could spell disaster for our short term economic growth. For the economy to grow […]

After having recently recording a podcast series on share market forums, today I read an article in a blog from SmartCompany.com.au about one company taking action against a share market forum Hot Copper. This article highlighs why I have concerns over the information available in these websites.
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All too often we get caught up in short term thinking rather than focussing on the bigger picture, and this is especially so when it comes to investing. To illustrate, let’s consider what can be achieved with good shares and a little time. Put simply, had you invested one dollar in BHP shares […]

I always get excited to see Richard Branson in Australia, as he continually takes on the big end of town to give the average man on the street a better deal. This week he announced that Australia’s big four banks are in his sights, and I think it’s about time that someone took […]

The view that investing in the share market is complicated, mysterious and best left to the so-called experts who supposedly know what they are doing is a fallacy, perpetuated in part by those in the industry who stand to gain from your anxiety and ignorance. For example, positive returns always make for a […]