You might think you don’t need life insurance because you’re young and child-free. Or you might be worried your insurer won’t pay your claim. It’s time to sort fact from fiction – and stop myths like these standing in the way of the protection you...
Succession planning can be difficult at the best of times without dealing with the added pressures farmers need to face including droughts, fires and floods.And that’s why it is even more important to plan early and get it right when you are on the land....
The world is an amazing place, with so much to see and do. In fact, sometimes it can feel as though there is so much to experience it can be quite a challenge selecting a destination, but if you follow your heart and explore your...
Have you ever looked around your place and wondered how much cash is sitting in those old clothes you never wear, gadgets you never use or other items just gathering dust? Turns out, you might be sitting on a small fortune without even realizing it. In...
With property remaining a high-priced asset, it’s more important than ever for investors to ensure their property investments are a financial success. The latest data demonstrates property’s popularity. One-in-five households (21%) owns a home in addition to their usual residence Maximizing taxation benefits is one key element...
The super changes coming into effect in the 2025-26 financial year Australian superannuation laws changed once again in the 2025-26 financial year as the nation’s fast-growing retirement savings system continues to evolve. Below is a summary of the changes that came into effect on 1 July 2025,...
When markets fall, it's natural to want to take action to prevent further losses. Doing so however can do more harm than good. Here's why timing the market to buy low and sell high is not as easy as it sounds. If you’re invested in the...
These days, most people hold some form of life insurance in their super account. While this is a welcome safety net, the level of cover held this way is often inadequate. A Rice Warner study back in 2020 found that life cover within superannuation only met...
Most Australians are only vaguely aware – or completely unaware – of the fact that credit-reporting agencies monitor their financial transactions. While most Australians don’t give much thought to what’s on their credit report, the credit score that’s based on the contents of that report can...
If you are saving for a long-term goal like a home deposit, it can feel like you have to miss out on things such as travel to keep your savings on track. That’s not necessarily the case, it is possible to have a fantastic holiday...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.