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The way people live, form relationships and plan their futures is quietly changing. More adults are single than ever before and the implications go far beyond lifestyle choices. In this short piece, we explore what is driving this shift and what it could mean for your family’s financial future.
Markets are moving faster, reacting harder and becoming less anchored in fundamentals. This article explores why the rise of the non-fundamental investor matters and how patience and discipline may now offer a rare advantage. If you want to understand what this means for your investments, it is well worth the read.
Few companies capture investors’ imagination quite like SpaceX and as talk of a listing grows, Elon Musk will once again dominate the headlines. SpaceX may well be a great company and one of the most talked-about listings of the year, but that does not guarantee a great investment outcome. What matters most is not the quality of the business, but whether the valuation fairly reflects the risks investors are taking.
This year’s Budget delivered something unexpected – a genuinely positive outcome for taxpayers and investors alike. With anticipated tax increases scrapped and several long-awaited adjustments finally implemented, this year’s Budget creates meaningful opportunities for thoughtful financial planning. Read further to unpack the changes that matter most and explain how they may be used to strengthen your overall financial plan.
It is not often that a public figure openly challenges the world of cryptocurrencies. But while reading economist David McWilliams’ book ‘Money’, Barry was struck by how directly he confronted the subject. He did not hold back. Read further for a summary of David’s commentary, together with Barry’s thoughts.
Barry takes a light-hearted, but honest look at why money cannot fix what time and care do. It is a reality check for anyone tempted to swipe their card as a shortcut to connection.
So, before you join the Valentine’s Day sprint, pause and ask: what is the real gift your loved ones want? Spoiler alert – it is not in a shopping bag.
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