Tag: COVID-19
Malaysia’s Prime Minister: From Prison to Prominence
Anwar Ibrahim may well be the world’s longest prime-minister-in-waiting. After 24 turbulent years, he finally secures Malaysia’s top job. What comes next?
Stability Between Left and Right: The Key to Enduring Wealth?
Far right. Far left. In the wake of Covid, it feels like political extremism is on the rise. Here’s what we really need to watch out for.
He Saw Our Future Coming: What Can Investors Learn?
We experienced disruption and heartache in 2020 and 2021. But one futurist saw it coming in 1970. Here’s why his theories may predict what happens next.
Conquer Your Fear: Here’s How the Greatest Generation Did It
This was a generation that grew up in poverty and hunger, but still rose to greatness and changed the world. Here’s why their heroism can inspire us today.
Sharemarket and Property Prices: What You Really Need to Know
When you choose to invest, it’s not just today’s price that determines your decision to commit. It’s your faith in the value you’ll gain in the years ahead.
Black Swan Events: How They Led to Big Profits in 2020
The shock arrival of Covid-19 was the first black swan event of 2020. But did you know about the second black swan, which was more important?
Why the Silent Majority Can’t Afford for Trump to Lose
It’s time to put aside political partisanship. Here’s what a Trump defeat could mean for the global economy and your retirement wallet.
Blame the Rich for America’s Problems
The social contract — the principles that bind us together — is giving way. Those in the bottom rungs of society are blaming the rich…
This Property Investment Could Have Made You 50% Since COVID
We’re at a crossroads in New Zealand. We can start developing quality rental property with scale and management. Or things will get worse.
Can an Auckland Wage Subsidy Fix This Corona Failure?
It’s tragic but true. Auckland is back in COVID-19 lockdown. We take an urgent look at how much this fiasco is really costing the country.
Filling the Gaps in America’s Economy
This year, America will collect only about $3.5 trillion in taxes. But it will spend $12 trillion. What is the gap filled with?
Is This Peak Gold?
Gold just hit new a new all-time high. But some forecasters reckon it’s the end of the road for this precious metal. Could this actually be true?
Cattle Transport in an Argentine Snowstorm
Bill’s former ranch foreman, Jorge, tells a story. His grandfather, who was a cowboy, took cattle through the mountains in a snowstorm…
Your Business or the Stock Market: Which One Usually Wins?
Should you use retirement money to start a business? Well, that’s what the National Party is suggesting. We take a critical look at how plausible this is.
The Real Cost of America’s Wars
An honest money system forces you to make choices. To weigh costs against benefits. Today, we have public policies and wars without a price tag…