What do you want out of life? While it’s great to have a vision of what we want our lives to be like, without clear goals and a plan to achieve them our dreams for the future are likely to remain just that. The good news is...
If you’ve owned an individual income protection or salary continuance policy in recent years, you may have seen your premiums increase as insurers struggled to cover their large losses on these products. Given the ongoing competition and generous features in some products, the Australian Prudential Regulation...
When it comes to setting financial priorities, medium-term goals often suffer from middle child syndrome, not taken as seriously as the oldest or indulged as much as the youngest. The serious long-term goal of saving for retirement gets lots of attention, and rightly so. It’s super...
More than half of Australians are currently saving to take a trip in 2022. Aussies are planning to save an average of over $5,000 for travel in 2022, according to a new survey from the Commonwealth Bank, as international borders swing open. Travel was identified by respondents...
Whether you are aware of it or not, your health plays an important role in how you run your business, writes James Short. In fact, it affects all aspects of your life and not just limited to your business endeavors. You might be tired of hearing...
Westpac has suggested that a gentle slowing in the property market has begun ahead of an anticipated correction later this year. The property market is set to suffer a decline in turnover during the first half of this year in response to shifting consumer sentiment, according...
The principle of ‘salary sacrificing’ may not sound very appealing. After all, who in their right mind would voluntarily give up their hard-earned cash. But it can have real financial benefits for some in terms of reducing your taxable income, which could see you pay...
The Australasian Investor Relations Association has called for greater transparency of retail shareholder rights when using investment facilitators. A growing number of retail investment facilitators (IFs) are failing to deliver the “Full Share Ownership Experience” (FSOE) to their clients, the AIRA has claimed. In a statement issued...
The holidays are traditionally a time to relax and reflect on the importance of family. They are also an opportune moment to think about how you can care for and protect your family all year round. When you are enjoying the summer break with your loved...
After a difficult year of COVID disruptions and uncertainty, the summer holidays can’t come quickly enough. It’s a chance to refresh and reflect on the year that was and hopefully set some goals for year ahead. Yet this year more than most, many of us may...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.