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The Behavior Gap by Carl Richards (Tim's Book club #6)

It’s been a while since my last post about money books that I recommend. Things have been pretty busy for me as I’m currently finishing...

Investing cycles - Lessons from the Magnificent 7

When it comes to investing in shares, it’s often said that time is your friend.

Mistakes to avoid when markets are turbulent

Share markets can be volatile over the short term. Rash decisions in response to short-term events will invariably have negative outcomes.

5 practical tips for getting your financial foundations right

Think of your finances like your home: how its foundations are built and maintained determines its ability to stand strong for years to come

Sound Money for a Modern World (Tim's Book Club #5)

Understanding Bitcoin in the book "The Bitcoin Standard" by Saifedean Ammous I’m guessing this is probably going to be a controversial...

Downsizer super contributions

If you are 55 or older, you may be able to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale (or part sale) of your home into your...

How much super you need

Take some of the guesswork out of planning for the future. Work out how much super you'll have when you retire, and if it will be enough...

Will these super changes affect you?

As our superannuation balances grow larger, it makes more sense than ever to keep track of the many rules changes that have recently...

Budgeting tips

Good ways to budget Let's look beyond the basics and focus more on what it takes to stick to your budget. Here are five tips to help you...

How do interest rates affect your investments?

Interest rates are an important financial lever for world economies. They affect the cost of borrowing and the return on savings, and it...