As we move from the (mostly) financially carefree days of our 20s, many of us will face a whole new set of challenges. When I reached this terrifyingly more adult stage of life, I was hit by a nasty reality check: I hadn’t set myself up. Financially, I was...
If you could add $61,000 to your super fund in 10 years, would you do it?
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Research reveals surprising correlations between productivity and parenthood. It’s official: Australia is the most expensive country to live in. So it’s no wonder that more and more parents are working while raising a family. In fact, recent media reports say Aussie parents work more than parents...
It’s probably not the sexiest thing the two of you have on the to-do list but putting off talking about your financial expectations could see you butting heads. If you have been together for a while or are edging on making a big financial decision together,...
Managing your finances in retirement can be tricky if you don’t have an extra income from superannuation or investments to support you. However, there are ways that you can supplement your income through Centrelink. One way to your income a bit of a boost is via...
Here’s some good news for investors. With a few straightforward New Year resolutions and strategies, they can become better investors and better managers of their personal finances.
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For Aussie millennials, owning property can feel like a bit of a pipe dream – especially if you happen to live in a capital city. After all, who can forget the smashed avo-on-toast saga of 2017? But contrary to what sensationalist headlines may lead us to believe,...
Is it really your great Aussie dream? It happens every year. You’re strolling down the high street of your local beachside town enjoying a long hot summer with the family when a holiday home in the real estate agents’ window catches your eye. And you start thinking:...
Increasing house prices are good news for property owners but can be a bit of a hurdle for people trying to get into the market. If, like many of our clients, your goal is to help your children buy a home, there are a few ways...
Life insurance is usually not something people think about until they begin to accumulate assets, debts and dependents. And there can be a fair amount of information to sift through, including some little known and commonly misunderstood facts. But you shouldn’t leave it too late in...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.