A US study has found that almost two thirds of young men who trade daily describe themselves as failures, a rate nearly identical to that of daily gamblers.
The idea of regular, consistent payments is a critical part of an income-focused portfolio. Ensuring that a portfolio actually looks and works that way across extended periods can take a bit more planning. It’s not as simple as bunging everything into a bond and taking a monthly coupon.
Geopolitical conflict is one of the fastest ways to trigger market volatility. The recent escalation involving Iran has again reminded investors how quickly sentiment can swing when uncertainty rises.
There must be something about the 20s. Just like the 1920s, the 2020s have been turbulent and full of contradictions, though hopefully the 2020s won’t end the same way. As investors watch economic and geopolitical risks increase, alongside an uptick in inflation forcing the hand of the RBA, some may wonder if a slowdown is in the future.
The idea of regular, consistent payments is a critical part of an income-focused portfolio. Ensuring that a portfolio actually looks and works that way across extended periods can take a bit more planning. It’s not as simple as bunging everything into a bond and taking a monthly coupon.
Geopolitical conflict is one of the fastest ways to trigger market volatility. The recent escalation involving Iran has again reminded investors how quickly sentiment can swing when uncertainty rises.
There must be something about the 20s. Just like the 1920s, the 2020s have been turbulent and full of contradictions, though hopefully the 2020s won’t end the same way. As investors watch economic and geopolitical risks increase, alongside an uptick in inflation forcing the hand of the RBA, some may wonder if a slowdown is in the future.
Just five years ago, most people had never heard of a little company called Afterpay.
And the words “buy now, pay later” (now known simply as BNPL) weren’t in common use.
That’s all changed. In fact, the way people pay for retail goods in Australia was revolutionised by Afterpay. The question is, is BNPL the way of the future, or just a passing fad?