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 […]
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! […]
Extended shopping season for Christmas
If you feel like your Christmas shopping has started even earlier this year, you’ve probably picked up on a recent trend. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) household spending jumped 1.3 per cent in October 2025[1] – the largest monthly rise in nearly two years, driven by what appears to be […]
A matter of trust
As a financial adviser I meet a lot of people and each one has their own individual relationship with money. Some are confident. Some are cautious. Some want to know as much detail as possible. Others are comfortable just understanding the bigger picture and are happy having someone with the experience and expertise to look […]
What to make of all time highs
Clients often ask me if it’s time to take profits or sell based on the recent performance of a particular investment. It seems that we’re conflicted about record-high share prices – on one hand we’re pleased to see existing investments gain in value but apprehensive that higher prices are some kind of indication that prices […]