Occupation, smoking status and an individual’s age have all been revealed as key factors influencing an Australian worker’s likelihood of needing to make a disability or life insurance claim. A joint study from consulting firm KPMG and the Financial Services Council (FSC) has revealed that Australian...
Good financial planning is about doing the small things consistently over time, a private wealth adviser has outlined while touting the benefits of good financial advice. In conversation with nestegg, Stanford Brown’s Kirsten Lynn has shared the most common mistake she sees people make when it...
Last week, Vanguard and Investment Trends launched the 2020 SMSF Investor Report. This year's report surveyed over 3000 SMSF trustees on their investment priorities and industry outlook, providing an insight into how trustees navigated through COVID-19 volatility.
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We all get swept up in things like features, performance and how fast it goes when buying a new car, but the single most important aspect – that often goes under-appreciated – is safety. Paradoxically, it’s the one feature of your car that you never want...
There’s more to financing a car than punching numbers into a loan calculator and signing on the line. There are several ways to get quick finance for your new ride such as bank loans, factory finance or car leasing, but the numerous options may be confusing. But...
Mortgage-holders are being advised to take advantage of record-low interest rates and refinance if they haven’t already done so. 43 per cent of Australian mortgage-holders are looking to refinance to a better rate, taking advantage of a record-low cash rate. By comparison, a survey revealed that...
Investors who are living off a dividend stream are being advised that they might face some financial hardship, with the COVID-19 crisis likely to cause a reduction in how much companies can pay shareholders. Portfolio manager of the Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund Michael Price said investors should...
Workers who have lost their jobs, been stood down or are working less hours as a result of COVID-19 won’t be negatively impacted by changes to their total and permanent disability (TPD) cover. The Financial Services Council (FSC) has outlined the life insurance industry’s new initiative,...
If you think storms may lie ahead, it makes sense to prepare your craft for choppy waters. With Australia facing continued economic uncertainty, it may be time to take stock of your finances and get in the right shape. First the good news. The Australian economy...
Banks can be surprisingly helpful if you're unable to make loan repayments during tough times. Here are your options. They might not have the greatest public image, but in tough times, most banks will work with you should you find yourself without an income and unable...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.