With relay attacks on the rise, a Faraday bag can help you keep your car safe. Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that three particular property crimes witnessed an increase for the second consecutive year in 2022. Of these three, motor vehicle thefts accounted for...
Considering transforming your home from ‘banal’ to ‘brilliant’, but lack the funds to support your makeover? Never fear, we’ve rounded up five home renovation finance options that could help turn your dream into reality. 1. Equity release / top up home loanAn equity release/top up loan...
As our superannuation balances grow larger, it makes more sense than ever to keep track of the many rules changes that have recently happened or are coming up soon. So, check out these latest changes in case they affect you. Super bonus for workers For employees, the new...
While there's no share market crystal ball, these real-time volatility indexes provide a gauge on investor sentiment about the future. Daily fluctuations in individual share prices are totally normal, but when share markets as a whole become more volatile it can be quite unsettling for many...
Life is full of twists and turns, and it is important to be prepared for any possibility. Having adequate life insurance is an important safety net to have in place should something go wrong.Yet the gap between what we need and what we have, has...
If money’s too tight to mention, here’s some small steps that can make a big difference in achieving your financial goals. How would you rate your level of financial wellness? Do you think you’re in a good position to meet your immediate and near-term financial obligations? What...
Imagine strolling along pathways adorned with a wide variety of blossoms, listening to the gentle rustling of leaves and melodious birds chirping above you as you reconnect with the wonders of the natural world. There’s no better escape from the hustle and bustle of life than...
Donating your unwanted clothes and goods to charity is a great way to part with some of your old clutter. As the years go by, we all accumulate more things than we really need, leaving us with no choice but to set aside some time...
Self-employed borrowers often come up against the challenge of not being able to present a raft of payslips and tax returns to back up their loan applications, but this need not stop you buying your dream home. Many lenders offer low-documentation (lo-doc) loans for self-employed borrowers...
If you’re lucky enough to have received a windfall, perhaps an inheritance or a retrenchment payout, your first decision will be what to do with it. Assuming you have decided against a shopping splurge, finding the best place to invest a lump sum is all about...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.