QCL Column – Sowing The Seeds of Success & Happiness

It’s natural for us to think that success & happiness are a result of external factors such as wealth, success, and material possessions. However, the fact is that our brain’s perception of the world plays a much more significant role than any external factor.

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QCL Column – The Investor’s Kryptonite: Fear & Greed

Warren Buffet, one of the greatest investors of all time, famously said “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” This timeless wisdom reminds us that allowing fear to dominate our investment decisions is a sure-fire path to failure.

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QCL Column – A Million Dollar Investment Strategy

Discover the Million Dollar Strategy that even Warren Buffet would approve of for sustainable investing success. It’s simple, effective, and can work with any budget. Find out how this strategy could be your key to long-term wealth growth.

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QCL Column – 2023 – The Year of Fun First!

The first New Year’s resolutions are thought to date back over 4,000 years ago to ancient Babylon. During the Akitu festival, the ancient Babylonians would plant crops, pledge their loyalty to the reigning king, and make promises to the gods to pay their debts and return any borrowed items.

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QCL Column – Be Alert But Not Alarmed

Bank fraud is on the rise…so be alert but not alarmed and remember to apply a hefty dose of good old-fashioned vigilance.

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QCL Column – Trust: The Only Currency of Any Value

Many years ago, someone asked me, “Why do your clients seem to trust you so much, Ben?”

Strangely enough I’d never really thought about it, so my first response was that I reckon it was because my parents had taught me to be honest and always do the right thing.

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QCL Column – Your Choice Of Spouse Will Either Make You or Break You

Throughout history, parents placed great importance on who their children married. They sensed that choosing the right partner in life was a key ingredient to financial security and a strong and prosperous family.

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QCL Column – Agriculture: The Hero or The Villain

It seems to me like the narrative has shifted and Agriculture is increasingly being portrayed not as the hero, but as the villain.

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QCL Column – How Shares Are Just Like Cows!

Most parents I speak to want their kids to learn about money and investing. The sad fact is that no one teaches them and if they do, it’s often complicated and full of technical jargon they don’t understand and can’t relate to.

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Has It Been Raining Cheap Money On Fools For Too Long?

Elon Musk’s controversial Tweet caught my attention last week, “It has been raining money on fools for too long,” and “There’s a rude awakening inbound!” and it got me thinking about interest rates.

In the 1980’s, interest rates skyrocket to around 18-20%. There were both winners and losers. Those with debt struggled and those with savings flourished. It was the ‘normal’ of that time and any suggestion of rates getting below 10% was met with, “You’ve got to be dreaming, mate.”

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