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Want a secure, high-paying job? Don’t expect university will get you there

If I were finishing high school today, would a university degree offer the same value proposition it did a decade ago? Increasingly, it appears not.

05.06.2025 8

WA Today

William Bennett

Want a secure, high-paying job? Don’t expect university will get you there

If I were finishing high school today, would a university degree offer the same value proposition it did a decade ago? Increasingly, it appears not.

05.06.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

Want a secure, high-paying job? Don’t expect university will get you there

If I were finishing high school today, would a university degree offer the same value proposition it did a decade ago? Increasingly, it appears not.

05.06.2025 9

The Age

William Bennett

Want a secure, high-paying job? Don’t expect university will get you there

If I were finishing high school today, would a university degree offer the same value proposition it did a decade ago? Increasingly, it appears not.

05.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

Could a hair transplant boost your pay packet?

Hair transplants are increasingly popular among men seeking to maintain a youthful look. But could they also boost your earning potential?

16.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

Could a hair transplant boost your pay packet?

Hair transplants are increasingly popular among men seeking to maintain a youthful look. But could they also boost your earning potential?

16.05.2025 10

The Age

William Bennett

Could a hair transplant boost your pay packet?

Hair transplants are increasingly popular among men seeking to maintain a youthful look. But could they also boost your earning potential?

16.05.2025 9

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

Could a hair transplant boost your pay packet?

Hair transplants are increasingly popular among men seeking to maintain a youthful look. But could they also boost your earning potential?

15.05.2025 6

WA Today

William Bennett

The art of the steal: How Trump is turning markets into a casino

Having now crossed his second term’s first 100 days, it’s clear Trump is running America like a business. Unfortunately for us, it’s one of his...

06.05.2025 4

WA Today

William Bennett

The art of the steal: How Trump is turning markets into a casino

Having now crossed his second term’s first 100 days, it’s clear Trump is running America like a business. Unfortunately for us, it’s one of his...

06.05.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

The art of the steal: How Trump is turning markets into a casino

Having now crossed his second term’s first 100 days, it’s clear Trump is running America like a business. Unfortunately for us, it’s one of his...

06.05.2025 9

The Age

William Bennett

The art of the steal: How Trump is turning markets into a casino

Having now crossed his second term’s first 100 days, it’s clear Trump is running America like a business. Unfortunately for us, it’s one of his...

06.05.2025 9

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

A message to the major parties: Embrace reform, or end up like the Romans

The fall of the Roman Empire could have been avoided if they embraced real reform, a message that rings true in our current timid political climate.

22.04.2025 5

WA Today

William Bennett

A message to the major parties: Embrace reform, or end up like the Romans

The fall of the Roman Empire could have been avoided if they embraced real reform, a message that rings true in our current timid political climate.

22.04.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

A message to the major parties: Embrace reform, or end up like the Romans

The fall of the Roman Empire could have been avoided if they embraced real reform, a message that rings true in our current timid political climate.

22.04.2025 6

The Age

William Bennett

A message to the major parties: Embrace reform, or end up like the Romans

The fall of the Roman Empire could have been avoided if they embraced real reform, a message that rings true in our current timid political climate.

22.04.2025 9

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

Trump says now is a ‘great time to buy’. Is he right?

While a wash of green on market screens may tempt investors to jump in, analysts are warning against irrational exuberance.

10.04.2025 10

WA Today

William Bennett

Trump says now is a ‘great time to buy’. Is he right?

While a wash of green on market screens may tempt investors to jump in, analysts are warning against irrational exuberance.

10.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

Trump says now is a ‘great time to buy’. Is he right?

While a wash of green on market screens may tempt investors to jump in, analysts are warning against irrational exuberance.

10.04.2025 9

The Age

William Bennett

Trump says now is a ‘great time to buy’. Is he right?

While a wash of green on market screens may tempt investors to jump in, analysts are warning against irrational exuberance.

10.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

Darth Orange: Trade war shows Donald Trump has embraced the dark side

It’s likely this trade war is just the first episode in what will be a four-year-long saga. A New Hope can’t come soon enough.

09.04.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

Darth Orange: Trade war shows Donald Trump has embraced the dark side

It’s likely this trade war is just the first episode in what will be a four-year-long saga. A New Hope can’t come soon enough.

09.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

Darth Orange: Trade war shows Donald Trump has embraced the dark side

It’s likely this trade war is just the first episode in what will be a four-year-long saga. A New Hope can’t come soon enough.

08.04.2025 6

WA Today

William Bennett

Darth Orange: Trade war shows Donald Trump has embraced the dark side

It’s likely this trade war is just the first episode in what will be a four-year-long saga. A New Hope can’t come soon enough.

08.04.2025 7

The Age

William Bennett

Should politicians be banned from owning multiple properties?

We need a broader conversation about not only disincentivising MPs owning multiple properties, but limiting them.

26.03.2025 7

WA Today

William Bennett

Should politicians be banned from owning multiple properties?

We need a broader conversation about not only disincentivising MPs owning multiple properties, but limiting them.

26.03.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

Should politicians be banned from owning multiple properties?

We need a broader conversation about not only disincentivising MPs owning multiple properties, but limiting them.

26.03.2025 10

The Age

William Bennett

Should politicians be banned from owning multiple properties?

We need a broader conversation about not only disincentivising MPs owning multiple properties, but limiting them.

26.03.2025 4

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

Could early access to super fix our housing Hunger Games?

The growing divide between younger renters and older home owners could be fixed by allowing some access to our superannuation.

04.03.2025 10

WA Today

William Bennett

Could early access to super fix our housing Hunger Games?

The growing divide between younger renters and older home owners could be fixed by allowing some access to our superannuation.

04.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

Could early access to super fix our housing Hunger Games?

The growing divide between younger renters and older home owners could be fixed by allowing some access to our superannuation.

04.03.2025 8

The Age

William Bennett

Could early access to super fix our housing Hunger Games?

The growing divide between younger renters and older home owners could be fixed by allowing some access to our superannuation.

04.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

RBA faces multibillion-dollar regret as gold prices hit record highs

In the past financial year, the value of the RBA’s gold reserves grew by 22 per cent to $9 billion, but it could have been far higher.

04.02.2025 8

WA Today

William Bennett

RBA faces multibillion-dollar regret as gold prices hit record highs

In the past financial year, the value of the RBA’s gold reserves grew by 22 per cent to $9 billion, but it could have been far higher.

04.02.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

RBA faces multibillion-dollar regret as gold prices hit record highs

In the past financial year, the value of the RBA’s gold reserves grew by 22 per cent to $9 billion, but it could have been far higher.

04.02.2025 10

The Age

William Bennett

RBA faces multibillion-dollar regret as gold prices hit record highs

In the past financial year, the value of the RBA’s gold reserves grew by 22 per cent to $9 billion, but it could have been far higher.

04.02.2025 7

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

Why acting like George Costanza could help save your investments

Whether it’s selling into a roaring bull market, or ordering the chicken instead of tuna, embracing your inner contrarian may be the most profitable...

28.01.2025 20

WA Today

William Bennett

Why acting like George Costanza could help save your investments

Whether it’s selling into a roaring bull market, or ordering the chicken instead of tuna, embracing your inner contrarian may be the most profitable...

28.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

Why acting like George Costanza could help save your investments

Whether it’s selling into a roaring bull market, or ordering the chicken instead of tuna, embracing your inner contrarian may be the most profitable...

28.01.2025 10

The Age

William Bennett

Why acting like George Costanza could help save your investments

Whether it’s selling into a roaring bull market, or ordering the chicken instead of tuna, embracing your inner contrarian may be the most profitable...

28.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

Tall profits syndrome: Why do we hate companies making money?

Australians love an underdog story, and right now, there is no greater underdog than the Australian private sector economy.

20.01.2025 9

WA Today

William Bennett

Tall profits syndrome: Why do we hate companies making money?

Australians love an underdog story, and right now, there is no greater underdog than the Australian private sector economy.

20.01.2025 7

The Age

William Bennett

Tall profits syndrome: Why do we hate companies making money?

In Australia, profits make for bad publicity. This is no surprise given our penchant for tall poppy syndrome, in which successful individuals face...

20.01.2025 8

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

Riding the scariest rollercoaster on the ASX

In the final trading week of the year, we saw examples of both the windfall gains and wipe-out losses that can occur from investing in...

25.12.2024 8

WA Today

William Bennett

Riding the scariest rollercoaster on the ASX

In the final trading week of the year, we saw examples of both the windfall gains and wipe-out losses that can occur from investing in...

25.12.2024 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

Riding the scariest rollercoaster on the ASX

In the final trading week of the year, we saw examples of both the windfall gains and wipe-out losses that can occur from investing in...

25.12.2024 6

The Age

William Bennett

Riding the scariest rollercoaster on the ASX

In the final trading week of the year, we saw examples of both the windfall gains and wipe-out losses that can occur from investing in...

25.12.2024 3

Brisbane Times

William Bennett

Why all I want for Christmas is a bear market

I don’t want to be a Grinch, but at Christmas, you tell the truth: everyone is bullish, and I can’t help but feel a bit concerned. The current bull...

15.12.2024 4

WA Today

William Bennett

Why all I want for Christmas is a bear market

I don’t want to be a Grinch, but at Christmas, you tell the truth: everyone is bullish, and I can’t help but feel a bit concerned. The current bull...

15.12.2024 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

William Bennett

Why all I want for Christmas is a bear market

I don’t want to be a Grinch, but at Christmas, you tell the truth: everyone is bullish, and I can’t help but feel a bit concerned. The current bull...

15.12.2024 4

The Age

William Bennett