Australian Super’s Elephant Gun Problem
Back in 1987, Warren Buffet made the following statement in a letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders: ‘Our basic principle is that if you want to
AJ Radio – Episode 23 (Recorded 23rd July 2019)
In this 22nd Episode of AJ Radio we look at the exciting landscape of online media and where this is heading and some investment opportunities you might want to look at.
When does a brand lose authenticity?
For some time I have been thinking about the following equation and asking myself, does it hold true? increase business size = lost authenticity Recently
With interest rates close to zero, should you still invest in fixed interest?
In the past, portfolio theory was fairly simple. To work out how much you should allocate to growth-based assets, you simply used the following formula:
Are your super fund’s directors acting in your best interest?
Members of superannuation funds aren’t entitled to vote on who the directors are. In fact, as a member, do you have a say on anything
AJ Radio – Episode 22 (Recorded 11th June 2019)
In this 22nd Episode of AJ Radio we look at what investors should be thinking about before the close of the financial year and the latest emerging market news from the CFA Conference in London.
A new way to beat Centrelink’s Age Pension assets test limit?
Centrelink’s changes to the Age Pension assets test limit in January 2017 cut off access to the Age Pension for many retirees, when the maximum
How to beat regulators on the $1.6 million cap limit on superannuation
If you have more than $1.6 million in super, presently you might find that you are unable to make any further after-tax contributions (non-concessional contributions)
How to beat Labor’s proposed changes to the franking policy and stick it to the man!
The media has been a flurry recently about Labor’s proposed changes to franking credits. There has been public outrage over this, and the sad reality
AJ Radio – Episode 21 (Recorded 19th February 2019)
In this 21st Episode of AJ Radio we look at forecasts and what we can expect in 2019 for the markets, economy and everything financial.
How can I tell if my super fund provider is in financial difficulty?
I recently reviewed Media Super’s Annual Report after reading a media article that reported them purchasing a 429-year-old violin as an investment. I thought this
Bestsellers on retirement or investment planning: fiction or non-fiction?
A few years back, I attended an executive course run by University of Nebraska, Omaha. It took place just prior to the annual general meeting