Have you been toying with the idea of selling your family home and moving into something smaller and more manageable? Maybe you’re an empty nester or you’ve got the urge to spend more time travelling, rather than maintaining a big house. Downsizing is a natural...
Your parents are getting older and your mum’s health is declining at a rapid rate, and after much discussion it’s decided she’ll move into an aged care facility. But what does this mean for their financial situation and how much will they have to pay...
This animated chart is simply amazing but some world events could have a negative impact. Even so, it's fascinating to see how the world might change into the future.
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Knowledge is power. Financial knowledge is particularly powerful when it comes to securing your future. Women and men alike can benefit from acquiring financial knowledge and skills. But when it comes to money, women face unique challenges. The last few years have seen the spotlight shining...
Dreaming of retiring before you reach 50? The ‘secrets’ to early retirement may be more practical and achievable than you’d think. While many people choose to work as long as they can, others want to retire early, perhaps in their 30s, 40s or 50s. If you’re...
A question that comes up for many people saving for retirement is how best to invest when they only have small amounts of money available at a time.
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So, you’ve decided that it’s time to downsize and move out of the family home that has felt empty for years. Before you reach for the packing boxes and book the removalists, there are a few things to consider. Learn from other people’s mistakes and...
We all hope that when we retire we’ll have the time to focus on being as healthy as possible. But unexpected issues and illnesses arise, with recent research estimating that an Australian couple will spend an annual cost of between $4,975 and $9,900 on healthcare once...
Fuss-free money advice can be hard to come by, which is why we and Westpac have joined forces to ask everyday over-60s what their best pieces of advice are in just a few sentences. With so many genius money-saving hacks submitted, these are just a handful of...
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He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.