Jul 30, 2018
Today’s episode stems from the question last week from William about investment bonds (an investment vehicle, kinda like a life insurance product). Today however, we’re talking about the asset class of Bonds
What are bonds?
- A bond is a debt instrument - a form of lending.
- Part of the ‘Fixed Interest’ asset...
Jul 27, 2018
Welcome to Finance and Fury! The main aim of our Furious Friday editions is to clear up misconceptions. We’ve been seeing a lot of news stories lately about companies underpaying staff – 7-Eleven, hospitality businesses, celebrity chefs etc.
The incidence of this has risen over the past few years – why can’t...
Jul 25, 2018
Welcome to Finance and Fury’s ‘Say What Wednesday’ where we answer your questions on personal finance. Today’s question today comes from William who asked us to do an episode on Investment Bonds.
Investment bonds - What are they?
- Investment vehicle - Not to be confused with bonds which are a (Debt instrument)...
Jul 23, 2018
It’s no secret that property is expensive in Australia – it can be pretty disheartening for those trying to get into the property market especially if you’re trying to buy your first home.
So, in today’s episode we’ll be covering off how to buy property using what’s called a fractal investment. It’s about...
Jul 20, 2018
For the last few weeks we have been talking a lot about the economy; the Reserve Bank, printing money, and now we will be finishing off by talking about the final effect of this – Interest Rates.
Today, we ask the question; Are low interest rates actually a good thing?
Well, I guess it depends on who you’re...