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Monthly Archives: February 2013

The Wrong End of the Telescope

by Jim Parker An entire branch of the financial media exists to tell people what stocks to buy. For some reason, many people still think this works as a wealth management tool.

The Basics in Understanding Aged Care

At some stage, most of us will be faced with difficult decisions on aged care either personally or for a family member. Entry into a Residential Aged Care Facility can have a very significant impact on our emotional state and … Continue reading

Warren Buffett is winning a $1 Million bet against Wall Street Hedge Funds

“Over a ten-year period commencing on January 1, 2008, and ending on December 31, 2017, the S&P 500 will outperform a portfolio of funds of hedge funds, when performance is measured on a basis net of fees, costs and expenses.” … Continue reading

Cool for Cats

You’ve heard the line about stock picking being better left to blind-folded, dart-throwing orangutans. Now there’s new competition – from cats. UK newspaper The Observer staged an experiment, pitting a panel of market professionals and a group of students against … Continue reading