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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Here we are at Worldwide Financial commitment strategies in Cyprus?
Due to the regulation in most nations, every nation is looking for foreign and regional traders to be able to help replenish its economic system and offer career.
Cyprus is one of these nations with several techniques to entice this type of extensive traders, but then what type of investment can a possible trader do in Malta to help create his worth while?
Real property is out at this point of your efforts and energy and effort for the known reasons,unless for traders who have having access to audience and can be engaged in the harbour and golf tasks. But even these (the latter in particular) there are so many tasks around that it makes their fascination difficult to maintain. Already one (existing) golf venture in Pafos is growing with another 18 opening golf providing moreover to the current unsold (first golf project) of around 300 models, another 400 models for the new phase/expansion and all these moreover to the several resales. This is one and there are another 4 golf tasks with allows. Limassol harbour is doing well, but then it is the first and only one, it is in Limassol and its outcomes cannot be estimated in the same way to the other two marinas and the one awaiting (in Pafos).
In our search to determine some kind of appropriate investment possibilities in Malta, the only ones we came up with is that of touristic platform tasks and wellness care/ areas and knowledge.
Tourism is on the up, whereas the long run objectives are beneficial with regard to top quality resorts on the seaside. This new creation of resorts must be along with spa, enjoyment and extensive meeting places which can provide around 1.000 individuals. These resorts are more appropriate to Limassol and Pafos, in contrast to other places, since meeting individuals merge a meeting with enjoyment and as such places such as Polis, Paralimni etc are not in first concern. Even resorts with some kind of golf facilities/connections are not doing as well as one would anticipate with the golf relationship.
Water recreational places and places is another choice, but then analyzing the water recreational places, one has handled to endure, plus another two whose financial outcomes are not so clear. Another 2 which handled for a while closed down. Concept recreational places need a lot of area in appropriate places which is not easily found in vacationer places.
Health-private medical facilities are another choice especially for those who can offer top medical minds and devices, to be able to entice our Arabic others who live nearby. A relationship with say an Israeli medical center is one way and which can entice part of the over 200 mil. Arabic citizens, as well as from other nations. The cost of comparative good care must be examined however. A most effective regional heart medical center for example, is asking for more or less the same as a specific In german medical center. So is there a upcoming for this (let alone the free Govt medical facilities - be it with a lot of failings)??
Higher knowledge is another choice usually a division of a Western school is also to be regarded not so much to protect the regional needs but the Center Eastern, as well as far southern nations. The levels given must be comparative and the charges billed much be less to help create it aggressive.
Sports facilities are another choice using the good climate. A activities set up which will consist of moreover soccer, golf, diving, gym etc, to work with regional regulators and use the current public works for boating, kayaking and other aquatic activities could be an all year function, gaining foreign groups for coaching. The latest success by a Western company to identify a boating school in Pafos is a start, as is the predicted Snorkeling investments (to be) all over the isle.
Using the old Larnaca terminal or the under used Pafos terminal for light aircraft training/pilots could be another, based on regional costs in regards to those, overseas.
There must be other, but whatever one chooses to look at, financing is the significant issue since regional fund is not available and inbound foreign traders must have their financing in place. Another issue is the paperwork which takes too plenty of your efforts and energy and effort. Despite that the Govt has set up a "fast-track" process, time is still a issue - see Qatar deal, the Larnaca Shopping Shopping mall, the Western Conference Area at Alamanos and so many other who remaining due to time. We have a somewhat difficult mind-set, as individuals, we are scared. A most latest example is the old Limassol slot which is being designed into a "fishing/entertainment" slot, but because a couple of the structures prevent the perspective to the sea (from where?) there is a lot of conversation to destroy them and thus putting the whole venture under query. We wish that now that we are "poor", we will put some kind of feeling in our head and we could ignore some of our unusual actions.
The finishing of this National phrase will, hopefully, open the entrance to gambling house and other investments and a more generous strategy to such issues. Time is not with us we are scared and other nations in more or less the same economic system such as ours are viewing and speaking with the restricted international traders that have left
Cyprus is one of these nations with several techniques to entice this type of extensive traders, but then what type of investment can a possible trader do in Malta to help create his worth while?
Real property is out at this point of your efforts and energy and effort for the known reasons,unless for traders who have having access to audience and can be engaged in the harbour and golf tasks. But even these (the latter in particular) there are so many tasks around that it makes their fascination difficult to maintain. Already one (existing) golf venture in Pafos is growing with another 18 opening golf providing moreover to the current unsold (first golf project) of around 300 models, another 400 models for the new phase/expansion and all these moreover to the several resales. This is one and there are another 4 golf tasks with allows. Limassol harbour is doing well, but then it is the first and only one, it is in Limassol and its outcomes cannot be estimated in the same way to the other two marinas and the one awaiting (in Pafos).
In our search to determine some kind of appropriate investment possibilities in Malta, the only ones we came up with is that of touristic platform tasks and wellness care/ areas and knowledge.
Tourism is on the up, whereas the long run objectives are beneficial with regard to top quality resorts on the seaside. This new creation of resorts must be along with spa, enjoyment and extensive meeting places which can provide around 1.000 individuals. These resorts are more appropriate to Limassol and Pafos, in contrast to other places, since meeting individuals merge a meeting with enjoyment and as such places such as Polis, Paralimni etc are not in first concern. Even resorts with some kind of golf facilities/connections are not doing as well as one would anticipate with the golf relationship.
Water recreational places and places is another choice, but then analyzing the water recreational places, one has handled to endure, plus another two whose financial outcomes are not so clear. Another 2 which handled for a while closed down. Concept recreational places need a lot of area in appropriate places which is not easily found in vacationer places.
Health-private medical facilities are another choice especially for those who can offer top medical minds and devices, to be able to entice our Arabic others who live nearby. A relationship with say an Israeli medical center is one way and which can entice part of the over 200 mil. Arabic citizens, as well as from other nations. The cost of comparative good care must be examined however. A most effective regional heart medical center for example, is asking for more or less the same as a specific In german medical center. So is there a upcoming for this (let alone the free Govt medical facilities - be it with a lot of failings)??
Higher knowledge is another choice usually a division of a Western school is also to be regarded not so much to protect the regional needs but the Center Eastern, as well as far southern nations. The levels given must be comparative and the charges billed much be less to help create it aggressive.
Sports facilities are another choice using the good climate. A activities set up which will consist of moreover soccer, golf, diving, gym etc, to work with regional regulators and use the current public works for boating, kayaking and other aquatic activities could be an all year function, gaining foreign groups for coaching. The latest success by a Western company to identify a boating school in Pafos is a start, as is the predicted Snorkeling investments (to be) all over the isle.
Using the old Larnaca terminal or the under used Pafos terminal for light aircraft training/pilots could be another, based on regional costs in regards to those, overseas.
There must be other, but whatever one chooses to look at, financing is the significant issue since regional fund is not available and inbound foreign traders must have their financing in place. Another issue is the paperwork which takes too plenty of your efforts and energy and effort. Despite that the Govt has set up a "fast-track" process, time is still a issue - see Qatar deal, the Larnaca Shopping Shopping mall, the Western Conference Area at Alamanos and so many other who remaining due to time. We have a somewhat difficult mind-set, as individuals, we are scared. A most latest example is the old Limassol slot which is being designed into a "fishing/entertainment" slot, but because a couple of the structures prevent the perspective to the sea (from where?) there is a lot of conversation to destroy them and thus putting the whole venture under query. We wish that now that we are "poor", we will put some kind of feeling in our head and we could ignore some of our unusual actions.
The finishing of this National phrase will, hopefully, open the entrance to gambling house and other investments and a more generous strategy to such issues. Time is not with us we are scared and other nations in more or less the same economic system such as ours are viewing and speaking with the restricted international traders that have left
Friday, February 8, 2013
Ten Market Estimates and Predictions From 2012 - An Evaluation
Market estimates and predictions are always viewed with a degree of caution. Attempting to forecast the direction of shares, currencies and interest rates is very difficult to do, especially with any accuracy or consistency. However, some crystal ball gazing can be a necessary exercise for investment advisers and strategists, and it does at least allow us to focus our thoughts, consider various scenarios and evaluate risks and opportunities. Rather than rely too heavily on market predictions, we prefer to consider them as talking points that might encourage some insightful debate and thought.
On that note, let's recap and evaluate what we wrote a year ago regarding 2012.
1. Recession in Europe, while the US economy surprises us
Correct. Europe did fall back into recession despite most forecasters expecting at least some growth, while the US economy was much more resilient than many predicted as house prices stabilised and consumers began to spend again. Many of the worst problems in the United States over 2012 were political, rather than economic.
2. No break-up of the Eurozone in 2012
Correct. The Greek election was a bit of a debacle, but in the end the Eurozone stuck together and the European Central Bank resolved to do "whatever it takes" to keep things stable. For now, it's working.
3. No "hard landing" for China
Correct, but only half a point. China did avoid a hard landing (which would have had severe consequences for Australia and to a lesser extent, New Zealand) but we also said it would hit 8% growth. It looks to have just missed this hurdle, with actual growth for the year likely to be in the high sevens.
4. Shares have a positive year
Correct, but only half a point, because we weren't nearly optimistic enough. We picked the local market to deliver "at least 5%" and the US to rise 10%, but share investors have had an outstanding year with the NZX50 up 24.2% and the US rising 15.9%.
5. NZ Interest rates remain very low
Correct. A year ago the bank economists were, on average, expecting the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to hit 3.0% by the end of 2012, but it was unmoved all year at its current 2.5% as the recovery remained very sluggish.
6. The NZ dollar rises against our major trading partners
Correct. The NZ dollar rose 6.6% against the US dollar as the Americans continued to undermine their currency with their money printing policies. It also rose against the British Pound, the Euro and the Australian dollar.
7. Fixed interest doesn't repeat its 2011 performance
Correct. Fixed interest was the star asset class of 2011, delivering a stunning 13.3% compared with NZ shares, which fell 1.0%. But in 2012, shares had their best year since 2004 rising almost 25%, while fixed interest delivered a reliable yet much less inspiring 6.2%.
8. Obama is re-elected US president
Correct. It was a tight race and Mitt Romney put up a good fight, but the eventual election result meant an unchanged US political landscape. Ironically, rather than the usual post-election optimism, markets saw the status quo outcome as a major negative. The expectation of further political gridlock and further decision-making stalemates drove the S&P500 down 5% in the days immediately following the election.
9. Mighty River Power might not be the only game in town, as legislative changes might enable Fonterra to introduce share trading allowing the public to invest
Correct. A final decision on Mighty River was deferred into 2013 and Fonterra did indeed come to market (in the form of the Fonterra Shareholders Fund), and what a stunning debut it was.
10. Inflation falls back to low levels
Correct. Official inflation was just 0.8% - below the Reserve Bank's target band of 1-3% and unlikely to spark any interest rate rises in a hurry.
That's nine out of 10 for 2012, which is a great result during what was another difficult year to navigate, despite the good returns we saw in the end. Following this stellar performance, how will the market perform in 2013 and what sort of themes should investors be thinking about? See my next article 10 predictions for the year ahead.
On that note, let's recap and evaluate what we wrote a year ago regarding 2012.
1. Recession in Europe, while the US economy surprises us
Correct. Europe did fall back into recession despite most forecasters expecting at least some growth, while the US economy was much more resilient than many predicted as house prices stabilised and consumers began to spend again. Many of the worst problems in the United States over 2012 were political, rather than economic.
2. No break-up of the Eurozone in 2012
Correct. The Greek election was a bit of a debacle, but in the end the Eurozone stuck together and the European Central Bank resolved to do "whatever it takes" to keep things stable. For now, it's working.
3. No "hard landing" for China
Correct, but only half a point. China did avoid a hard landing (which would have had severe consequences for Australia and to a lesser extent, New Zealand) but we also said it would hit 8% growth. It looks to have just missed this hurdle, with actual growth for the year likely to be in the high sevens.
4. Shares have a positive year
Correct, but only half a point, because we weren't nearly optimistic enough. We picked the local market to deliver "at least 5%" and the US to rise 10%, but share investors have had an outstanding year with the NZX50 up 24.2% and the US rising 15.9%.
5. NZ Interest rates remain very low
Correct. A year ago the bank economists were, on average, expecting the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to hit 3.0% by the end of 2012, but it was unmoved all year at its current 2.5% as the recovery remained very sluggish.
6. The NZ dollar rises against our major trading partners
Correct. The NZ dollar rose 6.6% against the US dollar as the Americans continued to undermine their currency with their money printing policies. It also rose against the British Pound, the Euro and the Australian dollar.
7. Fixed interest doesn't repeat its 2011 performance
Correct. Fixed interest was the star asset class of 2011, delivering a stunning 13.3% compared with NZ shares, which fell 1.0%. But in 2012, shares had their best year since 2004 rising almost 25%, while fixed interest delivered a reliable yet much less inspiring 6.2%.
8. Obama is re-elected US president
Correct. It was a tight race and Mitt Romney put up a good fight, but the eventual election result meant an unchanged US political landscape. Ironically, rather than the usual post-election optimism, markets saw the status quo outcome as a major negative. The expectation of further political gridlock and further decision-making stalemates drove the S&P500 down 5% in the days immediately following the election.
9. Mighty River Power might not be the only game in town, as legislative changes might enable Fonterra to introduce share trading allowing the public to invest
Correct. A final decision on Mighty River was deferred into 2013 and Fonterra did indeed come to market (in the form of the Fonterra Shareholders Fund), and what a stunning debut it was.
10. Inflation falls back to low levels
Correct. Official inflation was just 0.8% - below the Reserve Bank's target band of 1-3% and unlikely to spark any interest rate rises in a hurry.
That's nine out of 10 for 2012, which is a great result during what was another difficult year to navigate, despite the good returns we saw in the end. Following this stellar performance, how will the market perform in 2013 and what sort of themes should investors be thinking about? See my next article 10 predictions for the year ahead.
Monday, February 4, 2013
February NetWorth
Just a brief post today with February's Networth update.
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
- Increase to RRSPs & Pension (regular contributions)
- Increase to Savings (regular contributions)
Liabilities
- Decrease in Mortgage and Escape (regular payments)
Thursday, January 31, 2013
The Spending Sequester Will Grow the Private Economy
Today’s report of a 0.1 percent GDP decline for the fourth quarter came as a surprise to most forecasters. But it actually masks considerable strength in the private economy. Namely, housing investment in the fourth quarter jumped 15.3 percent annually, business equipment and software spiked 12.4 percent, and real private final sales rose 2.6 percent. All in, the domestic private sector of the economy increased 3.4 percent annually -- a very respectable gain.
And here’s one for the record books: Working ahead of year-end tax hikes, individuals shifted so much money to the fourth quarter at the 35 percent top rate that personal income grew by 7.9 percent annually -- a huge number. And there’s more: In order to beat the tax man, dividend income rose 85.2 percent annually. You think tax incentives don’t matter? Guess again.
Now, all this private-sector strength occurred despite the fact that government spending -- namely military spending -- dropped 6.6 percent. Inventories also lost ground and the trade deficit widened.
But here’s a key point: Military spending has now fallen virtually to its lower sequester-spending-cut baseline. It did so in one quarter by about $40 billion. So the brunt of the impact over the coming years has already been felt. (Normally, as of recent years, military spending has been virtually flat.)
Which leads me to another key point: Even with the fourth-quarter contraction, the latest GDP report shows that falling government spending can coexist with rising private economic activity. This is an important point in terms of the upcoming spending sequester. Lower federal spending, limited government, and a smaller spending-to-GDP ratio will be good for growth. The military spending plunge will not likely be repeated. But by keeping resources in private hands, rather than transferring them to the inefficient government sector, the spending sequester is actually pro-growth.
Big-government Keynesians think big spending provides big growth. They are wrong. This has been a 2 percent recovery -- the worst in modern times -- dating back to 1947. So let’s try something different. Let’s shrink government. Let’s let the private sector breathe and generate entrepreneurship and risk-taking.
Spending is the true tax measure of the economy, according to Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek, and others. Even a modest sequester spending cut of maybe $60 billion in 2013, and perhaps more than $1 trillion over ten years (most of which will come from a slower spending growth rate, not real reductions), will be the best thing to inspire business and market confidence as well as international credibility. And it maybe even shave a point or two off the spending share of GDP.
On March 1 the spending sequester is supposed to kick in by law. If Congress wants to help the U.S. economy, the best thing it can do right now is implement this sequester. Then it can round out an even larger growth package, including large- and small-business tax reform and adjustments to stop entitlements from going bankrupt.
And here’s one for the record books: Working ahead of year-end tax hikes, individuals shifted so much money to the fourth quarter at the 35 percent top rate that personal income grew by 7.9 percent annually -- a huge number. And there’s more: In order to beat the tax man, dividend income rose 85.2 percent annually. You think tax incentives don’t matter? Guess again.
Now, all this private-sector strength occurred despite the fact that government spending -- namely military spending -- dropped 6.6 percent. Inventories also lost ground and the trade deficit widened.
But here’s a key point: Military spending has now fallen virtually to its lower sequester-spending-cut baseline. It did so in one quarter by about $40 billion. So the brunt of the impact over the coming years has already been felt. (Normally, as of recent years, military spending has been virtually flat.)
Which leads me to another key point: Even with the fourth-quarter contraction, the latest GDP report shows that falling government spending can coexist with rising private economic activity. This is an important point in terms of the upcoming spending sequester. Lower federal spending, limited government, and a smaller spending-to-GDP ratio will be good for growth. The military spending plunge will not likely be repeated. But by keeping resources in private hands, rather than transferring them to the inefficient government sector, the spending sequester is actually pro-growth.
Big-government Keynesians think big spending provides big growth. They are wrong. This has been a 2 percent recovery -- the worst in modern times -- dating back to 1947. So let’s try something different. Let’s shrink government. Let’s let the private sector breathe and generate entrepreneurship and risk-taking.
Spending is the true tax measure of the economy, according to Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek, and others. Even a modest sequester spending cut of maybe $60 billion in 2013, and perhaps more than $1 trillion over ten years (most of which will come from a slower spending growth rate, not real reductions), will be the best thing to inspire business and market confidence as well as international credibility. And it maybe even shave a point or two off the spending share of GDP.
On March 1 the spending sequester is supposed to kick in by law. If Congress wants to help the U.S. economy, the best thing it can do right now is implement this sequester. Then it can round out an even larger growth package, including large- and small-business tax reform and adjustments to stop entitlements from going bankrupt.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The Money Saving Continues
As our conversation continues on way to eliminate the fat in our spending, Jordan and I took on our Fishtank. We have been maintaining a 90 gallon tank (pictured) for the last three or four years. Prior, both Jordan and I had smaller tanks growing up.
I expressed to Jordan that I felt like the fish tank had become my hobby rather than our hobby. I knew he was on board when it came to buying plants and fish – and I’ve always known he’s wanted to move from freshwater to saltwater – but lately when it comes to the muck work (cleaning the tank) – it felt like a chore rather than a part of a hobby we enjoy together.
Jordan expressed that he wasn’t enjoying it as much either – the placement in the house (our office) isn’t ideal and we don’t have the money to invest in making it amazing (the tank pictured is not what it currently looks like – it’s what it looked like a few years ago).
So, we decided to decommission the tank.
We sold some fish as part of our the project to fund the new couch, and donated the last few to a pet store in the city. On Monday night we drained all the water, cleaned the tank, and cleaned the filtration system. It’s a lot of work – but the hardest part will actually be moving the tank into the basement as an empty tank weighs about 160 lbs. Jordan and I have moved it by ourselves before but I’m just not as strong as I used to be – so hopefully we can get a friend or two to help out.
We’re not going to sell the tank/stand because when we develop the basement in a few years, we’re going to set up a salt water environment instead. We will however for the time being save on electricity from the heat/light/filtration system as well as water (evaporation, regular cleaning-water changes). I’m not sure exactly how much – but it will be interesting to compare our bills from last year to this year.
Monday, January 28, 2013
We Sold Our Truck
Yup, that's right. We are officially a one vehicle household again.
You were with us when we bought the truck at the end of 2008 - lack of past credit history led to me co-signing a loan for Jordan for $4,500. It was scary then - we weren't married, just newly living together and everyone in the PF world say's 'never co-sign'...but I did and it worked out. We successfully paid off the truck in May, 2010 - way ahead of the 24 month amortization on the loan - through lump sum and increased bi-weekly payments.
It was a lesson for Jordan and I - a big lesson on how to manage money as a couple and the power of duel income when paying down debt. We really became a partnership then when it come to managing money.
So, what does this mean?
The truck sold for $850 (high kms...over 400K) - $250 of which was the last chunk to pay off the line of credit for the new couch. Jordan and I carpool every day to work - so while there may be a couple times of year when it's a headache to have one vehicle - the longer term savings will be well worth it.
We originally intended for the remaining $600 to go towards the house/back yard pool of money - however; Jordan would like to use some of it to buy some work clothes for me. I really do need another pair of pants and a blazer - so that might work out to split it up some.
My mom, who comments here often, has always said to dress for the job you want - not for the job you have. So, in that case, I do need to step up my game a bit in the clothing department.
The longer term implication of selling the truck however, is a reduction in our insurance premiums/registration fees. Jordan made those phone calls and found out that with two vehicles we were receiving a 15% multi-vehicle discount which, of course, we lost.
In addition to that, now that we don't have second cheap vehicle, my name has to go on the Escape as on occasional driver and I have a crappy driving record.
So. Our premium only went down by $9.38/month or $112.56/year.
We also stopped in the Registry office. In the province of Alberta in Canada your insurance and your vehicle registration are separate. We had just recently renewed and so when we returned the licence plate, we were informed that we would be eligible for a refund. So, that said, in the next two to six weeks we'll receive a cheque for $64.50.
Saving on annual registry fees and insurance means an approximate total annual savings of about $200. Not too mention that thing was a gas guzzler. Even though we didn't drive it often, it will be interesting to see if our 2013 gas expenditure trends down.
You were with us when we bought the truck at the end of 2008 - lack of past credit history led to me co-signing a loan for Jordan for $4,500. It was scary then - we weren't married, just newly living together and everyone in the PF world say's 'never co-sign'...but I did and it worked out. We successfully paid off the truck in May, 2010 - way ahead of the 24 month amortization on the loan - through lump sum and increased bi-weekly payments.
It was a lesson for Jordan and I - a big lesson on how to manage money as a couple and the power of duel income when paying down debt. We really became a partnership then when it come to managing money.
So, what does this mean?
The truck sold for $850 (high kms...over 400K) - $250 of which was the last chunk to pay off the line of credit for the new couch. Jordan and I carpool every day to work - so while there may be a couple times of year when it's a headache to have one vehicle - the longer term savings will be well worth it.
We originally intended for the remaining $600 to go towards the house/back yard pool of money - however; Jordan would like to use some of it to buy some work clothes for me. I really do need another pair of pants and a blazer - so that might work out to split it up some.
My mom, who comments here often, has always said to dress for the job you want - not for the job you have. So, in that case, I do need to step up my game a bit in the clothing department.
The longer term implication of selling the truck however, is a reduction in our insurance premiums/registration fees. Jordan made those phone calls and found out that with two vehicles we were receiving a 15% multi-vehicle discount which, of course, we lost. In addition to that, now that we don't have second cheap vehicle, my name has to go on the Escape as on occasional driver and I have a crappy driving record.
So. Our premium only went down by $9.38/month or $112.56/year.
We also stopped in the Registry office. In the province of Alberta in Canada your insurance and your vehicle registration are separate. We had just recently renewed and so when we returned the licence plate, we were informed that we would be eligible for a refund. So, that said, in the next two to six weeks we'll receive a cheque for $64.50.
Saving on annual registry fees and insurance means an approximate total annual savings of about $200. Not too mention that thing was a gas guzzler. Even though we didn't drive it often, it will be interesting to see if our 2013 gas expenditure trends down.
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