Sponsored by GET Electric, this is a guide to charging your electric vehicle at home or on the road – including an explainer on plug types and charging levels One of the challenges for buyers considering an electric car is the breaking of old habits. For most people,...
When it comes to investing in real estate, equity is a key concept to wrap your head around. The Successful Investor’s Michael Sloan explains what equity is, and how you can use it to your advantage. Benefits of property investment Property is a reasonably secure, long-term investment. You can potentially...
A comfortable retirement looks different for everyone, but most investors share some common goals. We've broken those down into four key categories to help you start planning today. Envision your ideal retirement: Are you relaxing on a beach? Starting a new hobby? Or finally taking that...
A well-thought-out investment plan can protect you from falling into some common behavioural traps that can be detrimental to your returns. Creating a financial plan is the first – and perhaps most important – step in investing. Yet, that is not the way most people start their...
Disability insurance needs to be “simpler and cheaper” for all Australians, with a focus on return to health and work, a taskforce has found. Without an overhaul, those who need cover may not be able to afford it in the future and life insurance companies selling...
What is the 70-20-10 rule for budgeting? If you’re looking for a simple way to manage your money each month, this strategy can be a good start to achieving financial stability. While most people agree that budget planning is important to attaining financial stability, sticking to...
Staying at a caravanning park while on the road has many perks. Purchasing a caravan is probably one of the best decisions my husband and I have made coming into retirement. Prior to Covid we spent almost all of our holidays overseas. In fact, we have...
Summer colours are renowned for being fresh and bright, so keep that in mind if you're choosing a new wardrobe this summer. Getting older can take a bit of mastery when it comes to navigating the fashion highway. At what age do certain items become...
Purchasing an investment property that already has a tenant means you collect rent from day one, with no vacant period and no lease fees to find a new tenant. The lease just carries on as it did before you purchased the property. There are plenty of upsides...
With only a few weeks left in this financial year, time is running out to maximise your super options. Outside of our home, the amount we have in superannuation savings is often our second-biggest investment asset. With the end of the financial year fast approaching, now is...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.