Before you jet off on your next adventure, spare some thought for the way you pack your bags. While it’s easy to throw a week’s worth of clothes and underwear into your suitcase willy-nilly, there’s an art to packing that will save you space and...
It’s no secret that our parents and grandparents in general lived, or were forced to live, far more frugally than we do now. They were in the habit of “making do” and many of the habits they employed to live on a shoestring budget can...
In just 15 short years, Airbnb has transformed from a platform helping homeowners earn cash from their spare rooms to a business and property investment strategy. There are between 100,000 and 350,000 short-term rental properties across Australia, with homes making up approximately 85% of those listings...
Seeking professional advice could lead to greater confidence in being financially prepared for retirement. Vanguard’s inaugural How Australia Retires study has found a strong correlation between the use of a professional financial adviser and retirement confidence. Our survey of more than 1,800 working and retired Australians aged 18 years...
Here’s how a broadly diversified portfolio with international exposure ultimately produces more stable returns. Australians love to travel abroad. Indeed, even when you head off to some of the lesser-travelled, farthest-flung places on the planet, there’s a good chance you’ll run into another Aussie somewhere along...
Occupation, smoking status and an individual’s age have all been revealed as key factors influencing an Australian worker’s likelihood of needing to make a disability or life insurance claim. A joint study from consulting firm KPMG and the Financial Services Council (FSC) has revealed that Australian...
Sorting out your finances can be easier said than done, especially in the aftermath of the short Easter break when distractions are unrelenting and stress levels are worked up at fever pitch. But according to an expert from one of Australia’s leading accounting associations, Chartered Accountants...
Escape the winter chills with a Queensland road trip this winter. With Queensland being Australia’s second largest State, you’ll need a couple of months (plus) to properly explore all of its 1.85 million square kilometres. So, what do the organised road trippers do when it...
It’s a common question: How long does it take to charge an EV? Find out in this handy guide We’re accustomed to refilling a petrol or diesel car within minutes at the fuel pump. Charging an electric vehicle takes more time, and it can vary significantly. Why? The answer is...
Why go through the worry (and expense) of moving when you can turn your current place into your dream home? While renovations aren’t always stress-free (or cheap) there are some straightforward ways to finance your property’s facelift, so it suits your post-pandemic lifestyle.The type of...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.