Investment bonds have been around for a long time, but many people are not completely familiar with how they work. Here’s a quick summary on what Bonds are, and their risks and benefits. What is a Bond? A ‘bond’ is essentially a loan. It’s where governments and large businesses borrow money, with interest and principal […]
Archives for August 2018
7 Reasons Why You Should Invest Overseas
In the 2016 Russell Investments/ASX Long-term investing report, domestic shares, bonds and cash yielded sub-3% returns for 2015. In the last ten years, traditional asset classes have lost momentum and investors have been encouraged to diversify their portfolio to include global asset classes. Incorporating a global approach to your portfolio can provide valuable diversification and […]
Airbnb and Tax – is it even worth it?
We are living in the era of a ‘share economy’ where access to goods and services can often be peer-to-peer, facilitated by apps and online platforms. Airbnb is reportedly worth around $31 billion dollars according to Forbes and it’s easy to see why. There are nearly 5 million lodging options and that number is not […]