Here are some simple steps to help keep coronavirus at bay in vehicles without having to wear a hazmat suit. It wasn't too long ago that if you heard someone talking about ‘social distancing’ you’d assume they were taking a break from Facebook. Now it’s the primary...
The Federal Government has updated superannuation laws to allow older Australians to contribute to their super for longer. Work test to apply from age 67 The government has increased the age up to which super contributions can be made without having to meet a work test from...
A personal loan isn’t completely bad news in the eyes of mortgage lenders. Read on to see how your personal loans can affect your mortgage application. Any debts you have can have an impact on your mortgage application. As part of the application process, mortgage lenders will evaluate your...
Savvy Australian investors looking to buy and hold some of the largest companies in the world would be wise to consider looking beyond the ASX, writes Chi-X Director and Chief Commercial Officer Dr Shane Miller. Local and overseas sharemarkets entered correction territory in the final week of...
Frontline workers looking to purchase life insurance can be assured they won’t be excluded from coverage due to potential or actual exposure to the COVID-19 virus. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim authorisation to the Financial Services Council (FSC) and its members...
Not sure what to do with your tax refund? Strategic financial decisions for your tax return begin with a strong plan. Whether you breeze through tax time or dread the extra admin, receiving a tax refund makes the effort worthwhile. For many of us, getting a...
In the current low interest rate environment, an investment product offering low-risk, high returns may sound very tempting.
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It's a question most of us ask eventually: what happens to our investments when we die?
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As investment market volatility continues, what does this mean for Australians’ retirement savings? The COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis has caused uncertainty in many areas of life, not least on investment markets. Share prices have been fluctuating wildly as investors react to unfolding global events. From its high point...
Superannuation fund members facing financial hardship have been given an extended window to access retirement savings under the early release scheme.
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He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.