by Nick Rainsford | 21 Jul 2019 | General, Leasing
These days every single one of us appears to have an issue with which we feel outrage. The thing about this emotion is that it’s often rooted in fear and ignorance and is usually contagious. What I mean by that is you read or hear somewhere how someone you...
by Nick Rainsford | 11 Mar 2019 | General, Home loans, Investments, Leasing
When we were children, and before grown-ups had given us a reason to question our every move, we made decisions easily. Unburdened by fear and consequences we saw no reason in undertaking a climb up a tree or a roof or diving into the deep end of a pool. It’s not...
by Nick Rainsford | 25 Feb 2019 | General
Many years ago, in my penultimate year of high school, I had a friend, Roger*, who at his first attempt became the best in the school at Long Jump. He was 16 at the time. He jumped a record 7.85 metres at the school during trials and 7.25 metres in competition. He...
by Nick Rainsford | 5 Feb 2019 | General, Home loans, Investments
Just imagine you’re a waiter in a restaurant. You’re paid $25 per hour and rack up a forty hour week. Tips are split between all staff. Now imagine if your boss informed you last night that by July next year you would be receiving a 19% pay cut. You spring into...
by Nick Rainsford | 28 Jan 2019 | General
This has been a typical summer for my family. None of us are at work or school. Each year my brother escapes the Swiss winter for a few weeks and spends most of the summer with us. He’s sometimes accompanied by his wife or one of his daughters. The days are spent at...
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...
