July 2011

Is property investing a good thing?

Well, it appears some people don’t think so. I came across one this morning.  He’s a heavy hitter.  A big wig.  A top man in the banking industry. He’s written an article in the Sydney Morning Herald that suggests property investing may not be such a good thing. He sets the tone right from the […]

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What can the Vietnam War teach us about life?

There’s a basic lesson we can take away from the Vietnam War.  I’m not sure it’s a lesson that’s been learned. On second thought, I know it hasn’t been learned.  At least not on a large scale foreign policy level. And, sometimes I miss it too; I forget the lesson. You see it’s a lesson […]

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Are rents in Darwin high?

I know what you’re thinking … “Course rents in Darwin are high!  Anyone knows that.  That’s a rediculous question!” But, I would counter with this question, “Compared to what?” I would suggest that renting in Darwin can be a much better and more affordable option that buying. Let me share a personal example. I’m currently […]

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When’s the best time to start a business?

I don’t know but, I came across an article that gives a great answer to this question.  It comes from a credible source.  A young lady who knows what she’s talking about.  She’s done it. I like the article because she doesn’t answer the question directly.  She let’s the reader come to the obvious correct […]

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How do you get inflation to work for you?

I mostly hear people talk about inflation as a bad thing.  Rarely do I hear people say they’re excited about it. But, I came across an article that puts a different twist on the word inflation.  The article talks about how inflation can be a good thing.  How it can be used to make you […]

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