FIRE… Financial Independence, Retire Early. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? It’s easy to see why the FIRE movement is burning hot across the younger generations. The notions of financial independence and early retirement are surely appealing to the majority. But as with most good things, it comes at a price, and it’s important to weigh up … Read more
When the media starts reporting higher interest rates and spiralling price rises, their next story will almost certainly scream the impending doom of a possible economic recession. What exactly is a recession and is it all bad news for local share market investors? Most commentators believe a ‘technical recession’ occurs when there have been two … Read more
Research by CommBank1 has shown that 43% of millennials are investing to create wealth so they will be financially independent, with 45% favouring property investment, followed closely by the stock market at 38%. These figures will likely come as no surprise, given Australians’ love for property ownership, in the land of the ‘Great Australian Dream, … Read more
According to Microsoft Work Trends Index, Australian workers reportedly suffered a higher level of burnout at work compared to anywhere else in the world1. 62% of Australian workers and 66% of Australian managers experienced burnout, compared to the global averages of 48 and 53% respectively. As Dolly Parton once said, ‘Don’t get so busy making … Read more
