With the property boom of recent years and the popularity of TV renovation shows like The Block and House Rules, increasing numbers of Australians have been ‘buying to flip’ – buying a property, renovating it and selling it at a profit. Buying to flip can be...
So you’ve got a bit of extra cash now that you’ve paid off all your debts (bar a mortgage if you have one), set up an emergency fund and taken out appropriate levels of insurance cover. Now what? It might be time to start investing...
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If I had to guess, I wouldn’t say you spent part of your weekend reviewing your health cover. But life moves fast, and chances are your health insurance hasn’t been keeping up. Recent government changes across the entire Private Health Insurance sector are making it more affordable, easier...
Whether you’re starting out, deep in debt or planning for retirement, you’ll have a greater chance of working it out by mapping out an action plan. A successful plan works with, not against your lifestyle, and because the principles are largely the same, it works with...
So you want that sense of freedom and your first car will give that in spades. But it’s probably going to be the first big purchase of your life, so let’s make sure you’re well-informed so you don’t get burnt! For many of us, our first...
Leasing a new car is becoming increasingly common and is an effective way to get into a car - but it’s not for everyone. Leasing a new car is becoming a popular alternative to buying a car outright in Australia, with novated leases an attractive option...
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‘Consolidate’ means to make something stronger, more solid or effective. So it makes perfect sense to consolidate your super. If you only have one account in super that’s great, but are you sure? According to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) there are on average...
It’s often said that Australians are more likely to divorce their spouse than switch banks. But with plenty of competition in the home loan sector, refinancing can be a good move. There are a number of reasons why you might want to refinance: you can consolidate debt...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.