by Nick Rainsford | 13 Jan 2019 | Business, General, Home loans, Investments, Leasing, SMSF
This article is about three couples that I’ve come across over the years. Only one are clients. Two wanted more (whatever that is) and one didn’t. As you will see, more is not always better. Jenny & David David and his spouse, Jenny, are in their...
by Nick Rainsford | 6 Jan 2019 | Business, General, Home loans, Investments, Uncategorized
As many regular readers may recall, I have a light exercise regime conducive to my age which aids with my health. That is, I walk a lot. Everyday. Rain, hail or shine. I thought it was doing me some good and for a long time it was. But you get to a point – after...
by Nick Rainsford | 18 Nov 2018 | Business, General, Home loans, Investments, Leasing, SMSF
For his many sins Jack*, a friend of mine, owns a vintage Alfa Romeo – for those who are interested it’s a 1965 Giulia Sprint GT. Arguably, Alfas of that vintage are the most unreliable car marque this side of Creation. Jack treats that car better than his kids – and...
by Nick Rainsford | 14 Oct 2018 | Business, General, Home loans, Investments, Leasing, SMSF
In the Beginning There Was Manufacturing Picture, if you will, an image of a modern-day car factory. Where once the production lines were dominated by people there are now complex machines doing most of the simple construction which requires speed, accuracy and...
by Nick Rainsford | 26 Aug 2018 | Business, General, Home loans, Investments, Leasing, SMSF
A couple of weeks ago and for the second time in 12 months I travelled back to Rome, Florence and Sienna. In between engorging myself with kilograms of pasta, gallons of wine and litres of gelato, I did a little research and lots of contemplation. The oldest bank...
by Nick Rainsford | 8 Aug 2018 | Business, General, Home loans, SMSF
Anyone who drives from St Ives Chase to Terrey Hills on a sunny weekend morning is likely to encounter lycra-clad middle-aged men riding on their expensive bicycles. Some of these cyclists are quite serious. They’re the ones who take the ride down to Bobbin Head and...
