These are the ways retirees around the country have flicked the switch on budgets and routine during Covid-19. The past 12 months have been a big change for so many Australians, with only a lucky few avoiding upsets to their everyday habits, including their spending,...
Managing multiple loans can be difficult – and stressful. One way to simplify your financial situation and save yourself time, effort and (hopefully) money is to centralise your debt. But it’s not always the right answer, so here’s what to consider before you consolidate. When you...
So, you’re thinking of buying your first residential investment property? There are a few things to consider before making the move. Here are our top 10 tips for avoiding potential difficulties and ensuring success. Know your goal Understanding your financial objectives is key to finding the right...
Markets in 2020 were challenging and unpredictable, but 2021 offers families an opportunity to review their portfolio and make sure they are still in alignment with their financial goals. Your life and your accompanying goals are bound to change, and you need to ensure your...
COVID-19 has completely, and mercilessly, dictated the direction of economies and financial markets through most of this year. So, as we rapidly approach the end of an extremely unpredictable and volatile year, what's in store for 2021?
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Within a couple of months of your planned retirement date, the company who employs you decides to make you redundant and hand you a redundancy payout. The extra $40,000 to maybe $50,000 would certainly be a bonus, like a small lotto win. An ideal situation...
A new resource is now available that shows the rates per country of COVID-19 vaccinations. We all suffered in many ways as COVID number increased, now, as expected, let's watch them start to drop.
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As Australians everywhere take a close look at their financial circumstances, mortgage brokers stand ready to lend a helping hand. Whether experiencing financial hardship through job loss, a reduction in work hours, or business disruption, an increasing number of Australians may be struggling to balance their...
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated younger Australians’ desire to own their own home, despite affordability remaining a significant concern, new research has revealed. Survey data released has shown that COVID-19 has been a wake-up call for young people to pay attention to their finances, with a...
Australians are relying on personal credit to get through the COVID-19 pandemic according to survey results released by a financial institution. Severe and moderate levels of financial stress are impacting 1.8 million Australian workers, with nearly half feeling financially stressed for an average of six and...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.