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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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How to use news aggregators to cut through the noise
Ben MacNevin
May 19, 2017
If you ever feel overwhelmed by the daily avalanche of news – real and fake – you’re not alone. Information overload can be quite a burden, and can make it hard to understand an issue and make good decisions about it. So, how might an investor cut through the noise? One strategy is to use news aggregator applications. continue…
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Closing in on the Cash Economy
Roger Montgomery
May 31, 2016
We have been watching with great personal interest the changes being implemented that govern credit card interchange fees.
Why? Because no matter what your financial position, there are few things more unAustralian than being ripped off by a fellow Australian. And it seems it happens everywhere. continue…
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