by Michael Para | Oct 27, 2025 | Blog, Personal Finance
Australia really is the “lucky country”. Thanks to soaring property prices and a robust superannuation system, around 10% of adults are now USD millionaires. And while most of our wealth sits with older generations, a historical wealth transfer has begun. In fact, Gen...
by Michael Para | Jul 27, 2025 | Blog, Personal Finance
Superannuation is back in the spotlight. The proposed “$3 million super tax”, while not immediately relevant to most Australians, is a timely reminder that the rules can change. Combined with age-based restrictions on accessing your super savings, it’s no...
by Michael Para | May 22, 2025 | Blog, Investing
Listed equities (i.e. stocks) are one of my favourite asset classes. They enable investors of all walks of life to own a piece of a company, entitling them to its future cashflows. They can protect your wealth from inflation and can help your money work harder....
by Michael Para | May 6, 2025 | Blog, Economic & Market Insights
April was a turbulent time for markets around the world. Sharp losses following the US tariff program announcement on 2nd April have broadly reversed, with global equities ending relatively flat for the month, and Australian equities ending up 3.6%. Despite the sharp...
by Michael Para | Dec 12, 2024 | Blog, Business
Getting into business with others can be great. Leveraging complementary skills, unlocking synergies and having multiple perspectives can propel growth and make for a more robust business. But what happens if an owner dies, becomes totally disabled or wants to exit...
by Michael Para | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Personal Finance
Not everyone should seek financial advice. My view might surprise you. After all, I am an adviser who wholeheartedly believes that anyone can benefit from quality advice. But the value you receive needs to be worth its cost. Otherwise, you’re better off avoiding...
by Michael Para | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog, Investing
Managing your finances can feel like navigating a maze. Endless streams of advice, strategies, and market trends can easily lead you astray, leaving you anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain. We’ve all heard stories of overnight fortunes, but more common (and less...
by Michael Para | Sep 3, 2024 | Behavioural Finance, Blog
The human brain is powerful. It’s put us right at the top of the food chain, despite humans being smaller than elephants, slower than lions, and weaker than bears. How is this possible? One reason is our ability to effectively process information. Part of that...
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