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Why mentor
Lisa Fedorenko
March 14, 2018
On International Women’s Day last week, Sheryl Sandberg launched a new #MentorHer campaign. Mentoring is something I’ve done voluntarily both formally and informally for a number of years. It can be enormously gratifying and this campaign got me thinking about why it’s so important. continue…
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A cultural advantage
Lisa Fedorenko
March 5, 2018
“I believe a management team is focused first and foremost on figuring out a way to consistently provide great value for its customers can be a durable competitive advantage”, [1] wrote John Huber of Saber Capital in a recent presentation to Google. continue…
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Why #MeToo is just the start of a major social change
Roger Montgomery
February 21, 2018
On Valentine’s Day 1967, American soul diva, Aretha Franklin, laid down a song that was to propel her to stardom – Respect. It was hailed as a civil rights anthem and turned her into a feminist icon. Fast forward 51 years, and we are now seeing the makings of a feminist tsunami that should make Aretha proud. continue…
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Why helicopter parenting can set up kids for a crash
Roger Montgomery
February 9, 2018
The beginning of the school year always coincides with media reports about how to help your kids succeed. The reports put increasing pressure on parents, who are now expected to ensure their kids excel in every pursuit they tackle. It’s all part of helping them on their life’s journey, right? Well, maybe not. continue…
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Taking stock of risk
Scott Phillips
February 7, 2018
When markets take a tumble like we have seen across the equity world over the last few days, it’s usually the time investors reassess their view on risk! Booms, busts, stress and joy are driven by emotions and hence many investors have outsourced all or part of their investments to advisers or fund managers who are very risk aware and hopefully have risk at the forefront of their minds. continue…
by Scott Phillips Posted in Insightful Insights, Investing Education.
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Keeping you Sharp
Tim Kelley
June 21, 2017
Something a little different today. Finish that cup of coffee, and let’s do a few mental push ups to get the blood flowing around the grey matter. continue…
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Why it pays to start financial education early
Scott Phillips
June 20, 2017
When my son, Jack, aged eight, wanted an ice cream from the kiosk a few weeks back – the cost being $3.80 (yes, wow!) – I said to him, “if you can tell me how much change you’ll get from a $10 note, then I’m happy to buy it for you”. To which he replied, “don’t be silly dad, you don’t need to know that when you use payWave!” continue…
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Fast facts about super
Roger Montgomery
June 8, 2017
Did you know that Australia is the fourth largest holder of pension fund assets in the world? It’s a staggering achievement, given that the idea of universal super for the whole workforce only began in 1983. Here are some fascinating facts about the current state of play. continue…
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We banked on it
Roger Montgomery
June 5, 2017
Back in January this year, The Montgomery Global Fund’s Portfolio Manager, and CIO for Montaka Global Fund, Andy Macken wrote a blog here warning investors about the quality of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s (ASX:BEN) earnings. continue…
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More records for no income
Roger Montgomery
May 26, 2017
Another week, and yet more records are smashed for non-income-producing assets, like two-digit number plates and US artworks. Is this a sign of economic prosperity, and the investment potential of the asset? Or another worrying signal that we’ve entered the final phase of cheap money? continue…
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