As we reach the end of the financial year, usually this is the time to take advantage of the best sales on the market as brands everywhere slash prices on big ticket items. But there are some household appliances you really shouldn’t be skimping on,...
Sometimes it is true that you don't know what you've got. Till it's gone. Music aficionados will recognise that line from Joni Mitchell's 1970s hit Big Yellow Taxi.
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Investment markets globally are experiencing significant volatility as economies around the world try to navigate the unchartered waters of the COVID-19. If you’re approaching retirement this volatility can be a source of anxiety, and it can be difficult to understand what a person can do...
While there are varying predictions on the state of the economy post-Covid-19, there’s one thing experts seem to all agree on: stamp duty could become a thing of the past as soon as 2021 as Australia moves towards a recovery phase from the pandemic. Calls for...
If you’re an investor or considering becoming one, some essentials are important to know, and of these, few are more important than diversification. Diversification is a way of spreading the risk associated with investments, or more simply, not putting all your eggs into one basket. And...
Finding the right level of insurance cover is important when you’re thinking about retirement. If retirement’s coming up on your horizon, the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) may have thrown a warehouse-sized rack of spanners in your planning. It makes sense to concentrate on things you can control,...
There's an old saying, to only focus on the things in life that you can control.
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The shutdown in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) has wreaked havoc on the economy, but after a period of free-fall we could be beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. What has the impact been on consumer confidence and spending? Consumer confidence collapsed due to...
The government’s introduction of the Retirement Income Covenant scheduled to start on 1 July has been deferred to allow continued consultation and legislative drafting to take place following the coronavirus crisis.
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Let’s face it, the current property market is not making it any easier for first home buyers - and any help is most welcome. So if you’re currently thinking about buying your first home you need to know about the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)....
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.