If you’re interested in seeing what your options are outside of investment property and super this article explores some of the different investment options available. Cash investments If you put your money into cash investments (including savings accounts and term deposits), the returns will often be lower...
Protecting you and your family against life’s little, and not so little mishaps is a wise choice. But if you think insurance premiums are expensive, or you’re confused by all the different levels of coverage, read on – we’ll make it simpler for you. Watch out...
Looking for a convenient, straightforward and flexible way of saving but not sure where to start? If you’ve ruled out putting your hard-earned savings under your mattress, you need to find a way to make your money work for you. A high interest online savings account is...
If managing life’s everyday complexities only seem achievable when you’re daydreaming about the chef, cleaner, personal assistant or nanny that you don’t have, you’re probably not alone. And, if ‘turbulent’ is the way you’d describe your day-to-day routine, these tips may help you get back the...
If things are a bit tight in the hip pocket, here are five affordable ways to give you back that new car feeling The economy is like the weather – everyone’s got an opinion on it, but it’s hard to predict what’s going to...
A lot has happened since Vanguard published its global economic and market outlook for 2019 at the end of last year.
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Superannuation is generally intended to help fund your retirement, but there are instances where you may also be able to withdraw your super savings early, depending on your situation. Here is a high-level summary as to when super may be accessible to you. When you retire (and...
While you don’t need to be debt-free to secure a mortgage, you do need to demonstrate that you’re responsible with your finances. This means steadily paying down existing debt and saving regularly. Here are seven steps you can take to reduce your debt and ensure you’re...
When it comes to property investment, people tend to think of residential. But commercial property can offer some big advantages as well, either as a space for your own business or as an income provider. We examine the pros and cons of going commercial. From warehouses...
Buying growth assets and holding them for the long term might generally be sound advice, but there are times in every investor’s life when they seriously consider switching to a defensive investment strategy – especially if they’re at or near retirement age. There’s no shortage...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.