News and Views

7 May 2010 The Henry Tax Review

The government has spoken. While they’ll no doubt have left a few cards up their sleeve for Budget night, the response to the Henry Review will be remembered as an anti-climax.

24 February 2010 Learn in the small Stuff

So, it’s been over a month now, how are the New Years resolutions going? Still on detox, still making regular appearances at the gym, still on a restricted budget?

15 December 2009 The Celebrity Economist

You’ll know them. They’re the so-called finance ‘gurus’ that pop up on the news from time to time, often after big stockmarket moves.  

18 November 2009 The Numbers Can Lie

Every day, we are presented with endless choice. Today, I am going to provide you a simple choice of two investments:

20 October 2009 Mortgage or Superannuation?

The traditional advice to homeowners nearing retirement has been simple: repay the mortgage. By doing so, the homeowner is reducing non-deductible debt, receiving a guaranteed rate of return...

25 September 2009 Elders Share Purchase Plan

The financial crisis has not been kind to iconic rural services company Elders (formerly known as Futuris), with the posting of a massive loss and a share price that’s plummeted more than...