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.
When does a brand lose authenticity?
For some time I have been thinking about the following equation and asking myself, does it hold true? Increase business size = lost authenticity
Are you prepared for 17 years of retirement?
In 1934 there were 3 stages of a lifecycle – a child, an adult, and simply being old! At that time, the average life expectancy was only 63 years old.
Which is a better investment for your child’s future; private schooling, or an investment property?
Over the years, I have often heard people ask ‘Should I send my kids to private school, or save the money and buy them a property instead?’
Is your occupation on a hit list for robotisation?
A couple of weeks ago, I was walking down Greville Street, Melbourne and a man silently breezed past me on a segway. I felt like I had been plunged into the movie set of Back to the Future.
Should you pay less for an engagement ring for a long marriage?
With the average wedding in Australia these days costing between $36,700 and $48,296, I recently came across an interesting study. Unfortunately, the findings might horrify some brides!
How to recognise your retirement is heading for a train wreck…
1. The dream home—Life is not perfect but sometimes, the bruises and bumps along the way make the fabric of life all the more interesting. The pursuit of having the ‘dream home’ can be intoxicating; an endless quest for perfection.