In an article posted a little over 12 months ago, Inflation watch, I described the bond market as the “all-seeing eye”, noting that the bond market was signalling a potential incoming spike in inflation. The events of late 2021 and early 2022 have justified the bond market’s concerns. What now? As an investor, what sort […]
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Inflation watch
We interrupt your regular home loan-related posts to bring you an important update all the way from the US of A. There’s been a very interesting development around inflation. Okay interesting is probably a strong word. Wait. Don’t close the browser yet. This is absolutely something you should care about. The 101 If you haven’t […]
Why saving is getting you nowhere
Let’s say you made a declaration to cut down on your routine smashed avo shenanigans because some rich prick told you that delicious green mush is the real reason you can’t afford to own real estate (#okboomer) and you’ve instead opted to set aside more of your fortnightly wages into a savings account to buy […]
Economics 101
Smashed avo on toast and a double shot, turmeric latte with macadamia-nut milk costs less today than smashed avo on toast and a double shot, turmeric latte with macadamia-nut milk tomorrow. Congratulations. You now know what inflation is. Those important people on tv in overpriced suits tend to complicate things but that’s literally all it […]