The government’s early super release scheme shows no signs of slowing down, with almost 90,000 release applications received by super funds in the first week of August and more than $700 million in payments made.
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A majority of Australians now expect super funds, banks, financial advisers and other financial institutions to invest their money in a responsible and ethical manner, it has been revealed. The research comes from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia, which has penned From Values to Riches 2020: Charting...
The increased cost of health premiums coming into effect from 1 April has already prompted four in 10 privately insured Australians to reassess the value they are getting from their cover as new research revealed Australians’ use of their insurance inclusions. Research from insurance comparison service comparethemarket has...
Choice is inherently regarded as a good thing, particularly in these COVID-affected times when some of our basic choices have had to be suspended for the greater community good.
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Advised clients are in a much better portfolio position during COVID-19 than their unadvised counterparts, according to an investment expert. The managing director of Wealth O2, Shannon Bernasconi, has explained how after a slow first month of the pandemic, “everything has picked up to even greater...
Car brokers can save you time and money in the purchase of a new car. Let’s analyse the brokering process to see if it’s worth it for you. A car broker works in the same way as a mortgage broker who looks for the lowest...
Social psychologist and Harvard University Professor Ellen Langer says increased mindfulness can deliver measurable benefits. Back in the day, the workplace tended to be a more structured environment. We worked set hours, followed set procedures and conformed to a set mindset. But plenty has changed over the...
SMSFs with outstanding compliance issues should consider making a voluntary disclosure while the ATO still has a more flexible approach in place and before they implement tougher admin penalties, says a law firm.
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Estate plans are vital for anyone looking to pass on their wealth to a loved one or charity, especially in circumstances where family relationships are a little more complicated. In a blog post that originated from Fitzpatricks Private Wealth’s head of technical services, Colin Lewis, he...
Mortgages can be confusing at the best of times. Add in a myriad of lenders offering different rates with various benefits, plus an extremely cautious banking system, and it may be easier to get an expert in – so what are the advantages of a broker? Founder...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.