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What If Australia Crashes?

Despite the occasional crash or downturn, investing in Australia is unlikely to result in a poor outcome for a long list of reasons.

Uh-Oh, Call The Internet Retirement Police!

Mrs SMA and I are in big trouble.  We’re doing something you’re (apparently) not allowed to do after retiring: earning some income.

International Shares for Aussie Dividend Investors – Where Does It Fit?

How much income different portfolios of Aussie and international shares will produce, and why I lean towards a more Aussie focused portfolio.

Should You Invest For Income Or Growth?

Is it better to invest for growth or income?  What about growing income?

Build A Better Future by Fighting Our Dark (Lazy) Side

Quite often, the best thing we can do for ourselves, and our future, is the opposite of what we feel like doing.

Reflections On A Year of Freedom

Taking a look back at our first year of early retirement.  How has it been?

LIC Review: Milton Corporation (ASX:MLT)

My review of this old school investment company, Milton Corporation, and whether it’s a good long term investment.

Being Rational and Solving Problems

How to get the outcomes we want without blowing all our money in the process.

Franking Credit Changes – My Thoughts

The Labor Party proposed changes to the franking credit system.  While their intentions are good, the policy idea has a number of problems.

Here’s What I’ve Been Reading Lately…

A few books that came onto my radar and I enjoyed reading.  My summaries of each.

Our Adventures with Leveraged Property

I explain how even though we invested in property, our returns weren’t that great.  And starting again, I would choose shares from the beginning.

Insurance: Prudent Protection or Costly Comfort?

A thought-provoking look at different insurances and whether it’s worth it or not.  And how we can build our own ‘insurance’ fund.