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Home owners: you're not as rich as you think
Smart economists have long argued that as a society, it's ridiculous to think we can all get richer simply by buying and selling homes at ever-inflating prices.
Clancy Yeates writes on business specialising in financial services. Clancy is based in our Sydney newsroom.
Smart economists have long argued that as a society, it's ridiculous to think we can all get richer simply by buying and selling homes at ever-inflating prices.
When it comes to your finances, big brother is most certainly watching.
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