As the government’s childcare subsidy ends and payments revert to pre-COVID status, nine in 10 Australians have said that it will be a financial burden to send their children to childcare, new research has found. New nationally representative research from comparison site Mozo has noted that due to...
There’s a new way for retirees to top up their super through the downsizer contribution without having to move out of their home – and it’s got the approval of the ATO. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has confirmed that a part disposal of a home...
As a new wave of investors enter the Australian share market, new trends begin to emerge.
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Applying for a mortgage pre-approval can be a real boost for anyone looking to purchase property – but it’s important that would-be homeowners do have a good understanding of what a pre-approval could mean. Aussie CEO James Symond has emphasised that while pre-approval isn’t a guarantee...
Putting money into health stocks is not only an investment in financial return, it’s also an investment into social impact, a portfolio manager has said. In a recent opinion piece for nestegg’s sister platform InvestorDaily, senior portfolio manager for American Century Investments Michael Li said health...
Did you know advised individuals are more likely to be successful when making an insurance claim? Here’s why. Andrew Zbik, a senior financial planner with Creation Wealth, has conceded that insurance “is a complex thing”. “Different insurance policies cover you for different events. The right combination of insurance...
Portfolio construction is always a popular topic among investors, but as markets become more volatile, the practice of carefully piecing together a jigsaw of investments that weathers both good times and bad is particularly relevant.
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A further rise in COVID-19 cases around the world is leading to questions about the need for another round of government-mandated lockdowns. Given that there are arguments for and against government lockdowns, we look at what the actual economic outcomes have been in both cases. The...
Ford’s Puma small SUV launches Down Under, so what have we got to look forward to? Three-tier Puma range arrives in AustraliaPriced from $31,990 driveawayReplaces unloved EcoSport in local range Ford will once again attack the vital small SUV segment in Australia with its European-sourced Puma small...
Australians are better prioritising their own wellbeing during the pandemic despite cutting back on expenses across other areas if the latest spending data is anything to go by. Consumer spending data from Zip’s Weekly Spending Index has revealed concerns about the wellbeing of Australians, especially given...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.