Those who’ve known me for a while will know I dabble in woodworking. Nothing too fancy, just an activity I enjoy. There’s something deeply satisfying about woodworking as a process, but also in appreciating a well-crafted project – the kind where you can see and feel the maker’s skill in every detail. Crafted timber has […]
Archives for January 2026
Compound interest: the quiet achiever
There’s a time-tested financial principle that doesn’t look flashy on the surface but can work quietly in the background to help you build wealth while you go about your life. Compound interest can be the unassuming and reliable friend whom people never really noticed growing up but just hung around until one day – bam! […]
Concerns around the US Federal Reserve Independence
The US Federal Reserve is under unusual political pressure at the moment, and when the world’s most influential central bank looks shaky, global markets pay attention. But for Australians, this isn’t all about American drama – it’s about how that uncertainty can ripple through interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investment markets here at home. […]