AJ Financial Planning Blog
We like the quote by R. Bennett when he summed up the following "Top 15 things money can't buy; time, happiness, inner peace, integrity, love, character,... respect, morals, trust, patience, common sense, dignity."
Our blog shares our latest ideas, critical thinking, thought-provoking insights, innovative exploration of the markets, economies, investments and areas in the financial markets that require change.
The economic cycle of the herd
Alchemy has been around for centuries. It is based on the notion of being able to convert base metals into gold. For centuries, man has
Will QE tear apart Australian society?
These days formulating monetary policy, which is set by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and other central reserve banks such as the US Federal
An Australian Silcon Valley
Around the world, governments are racing to attract the smartest, brightest tech entrepreneurs with offerings of cheap tax rates and other
Is China’s economy really dead; or is it just suffering a bad hangover?
Over the Christmas break, my family and I visited the island of Hokkaido in Japan and we skied at a lovely little resort called Tomamu. One evening, we were fortunate enough to visit a village made entirely from ice—it was truly a remarkable sight.
Does History Repeat Itself?
Are our memories really that short; or do we simply believe historical cycles are irrelevant?
Looking at financial markets and economies throughout history, we often feel like we are witnessing déjà vu.
What is the impact of negative interest rates?
Run the Red; Run the Risk – How negative interest rates turn economies on their heads.
If you have a home loan or a term deposit, then it is likely that you also have some level of curiosity around what is going on with interest rates.