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"Traders should shorten their time horizons" is part of the conclusions of this excellent essay on econimic cycles. http://www.kitco.com/ind/Wiegand/dec202006.html Like all such essays it is from the USA (Don't Aussies think?) but don't be smug! We have the same problems, with the only...

I've been in cruise mode for a few years now since making money on the stock market has been SOOOOO easy. But I'm at a cross-roads. My game plan has been, till now, to gather a big enough nest-egg (via the market) to retire on (regulars know I'm at that age now) assuming enhanced returns from...

I plan to move into my IP and wonder if there is any way to organise the loan that is obviously better than others. We built it 6 yrs ago and it has had approx $200k appreciation since and the LVR is 33%. It is just in a simple partnership (Mr & Mrs Thommo's names) and the obvious thing to do...

Was attracted by an ad in the local paper for a $1m industrial property with a 13% ROI so I called on the agent and asked about it. It was a bit farcical while I got the paper out of my car and he then proceed to read me what it said. When asked about the property he seemed to wonder what...

Not sure I should post this but here goes. (coarse language, no violence) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1410660598904719984&pr=goog-sl

This guy is pretty bright. This is his take on Japan: The 16 Year Bear Market Is Finally Over by Dr. Steve Sjuggerud October 13, 2006 If you’ve heard me speak this year, you’ve heard me talk about Japanese real estate... I think it’s the best investment opportunity for the next 15...

Planning on moving into a nice new house and don't want to take the old furniture with me. Is it worth a trip to Thailand or Malaysia to buy a container full? Thommo

I was wondering why the all ords fell down the lift well: N Korea conducts first nuclear test: reports The North Korean news agency KCNA says its country has successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. "Our science research section has safely and successfully conducted an...

I rather like them, but their loud, sometimes mournful cry all through the night upsets others, particularly the young. Our's put on a performance at 3 this morning. :) How common are they?

You have to recognize that every “out-front” maneuver is going to be lonely. But if you feel entirely comfortable, then you’re not far enough ahead to do any good. That warm sense of everything going well is usually the body temperature at the center of the herd. Only if you’re far enough ahead...

I know some of you have "private bankers" with your lending institutions. Everything I've done with my bank till now has been retail, over the counter business but as I'm looking to buy another property, I'm wondering if this is the way to go. (assuming I meet minimum nett worth standards)...

I'm not sure if Mrs Thommo coined this phrase in her office or not but it has become a long running joke, both there and at home. I would be embarrassed to admit to how often my "boy" look failed to locate the "missing" item, just to find that she would look just a little deeper and Presto...

The old thread was both long and old so I thought I would give it a brand new life.:) It's been a rough 4 mths but we are back through 5,000 again. Personally, I don't think the volitility is over yet, so punters will need to keep a close watch on their eggs. I'm happy today though, my silver...

I just couldn't allow this to pass without sharing it. ...................................................................... This article appears in the June 2, 2006 issue of Executive Intelligence Review. Ethanol: Not a Kernel of Science in It by Laurence Hecht Ethanol is an...

Anybody been sucked into this?:( I avoided it till lately because I could see it would be time consuming and assumed it would be mechanical and boring. I got so frustrated with the pencil and eraser I have set up a spreadsheet and still find it hard. They suck you in with about 10 low...

One federal electorate in NSW is being moved to Qld to allow for population shift. And the Nats aren't happy campers.:)

There is an email circulating which purports to be from a West Aus prison officer who claims that Dante Arthurs is in truth the guy Thomson who, when 10yrs old and in company, killed James Bulger, a toddler, in England in 1963. If you get this mail treat it with a great deal of scepticism and...

This audio is a presentation by a gold mutual fund that I cannot endorse. But for anyone wanting to improve their macro-economic knowledge, there are some gems. It's a big file so won't work on dial-up. Thommo Ooooops! http://www.bmsinc.ca/pp/advisor/index.html

http://www.321gold.com/editorials/schultz/hsl_kiss.gif Love it!

I think this is an interesting item because I thought an "offer" had legal standing. http://www.lawyersconveyancing.com.au/news/039_agent_c_word.asp