Peter Switzer launched his own financial business 30 years ago. The Switzer Group has since grown into three successful companies spanning media and publishing that creates written content as well as video and films, with its latest acquisition being the global brand Harper’s Bazaar, financial advice, insurance and business advice. Peter is an award-winning broadcaster, twice runner-up for the Best Current Affairs Commentator award for radio, behind broadcaster Alan Jones. He talks to Ben Fordham each morning on 2GB, as well as writing each day on switzer.com.au
Why are women architects, doctors and nurses still paid less than men? Who makes these decisions and what can be done about it? A survey of what Australians with a university education shows the value of becoming a graduate but when it comes to income, it’s better to be a bloke. The AFR’s Julie Hare […]
Tax agents who deal with the ATO explain that tax investigating officers can look at clients in virtually the same situation and give one remission and the other none. Meanwhile, the OSR makes a decision one day, then changes it and kicks the business in the butt. What’s going on here?
Do recruiters have a vested interest in putting out information encouraging people to move jobs because they get paid? Is there anything in this new idea of ‘job hugging’ that’s worthwhile?
The US just copped another surprisingly bad set of inflation numbers, but their markets closed overnight with healthy gains. What gives?
When you see a headline that claims pensioners are paying an effective tax rate of 118%, you’re inclined to think it's BS clickbait. But this time, it’s not. And it poses this question: does any politician care about the injustices of our federal and state tax systems?
The money-world we live in looks a little crazy right now, with house prices going through the roof and stock prices defying gravity, especially in the USA where they have arguably the most unusual president ever. To top it off, Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world!
Anyone who’s fallen into the sights of the Office of State Revenue knows that this instrument of government can be unfair and unreasonable, making the mafia look quite reasonable!
The Americans are wringing their hands as their economy gradually slows. With bad data coming in, is it still safe to buy US stocks right now?
The flying kangaroo has been caught on the hop sneakily making it harder to redeem business and premium economy class seats.
At a Business Council of Australia dinner tonight, PM Albanese will promise corporate tax reform if big companies recommit to Labor polices on emissions reduction and AI.
Artificial Intelligence has now produced a real life case of the robot devouring its creator’s job!
If you’re hanging out for a rate cut, there’s Buckley’s chance of one any time soon and here’s why.
