FIRE stands for "financial independence retire early". Here's some steps to ignite your retirement plans. What is FIRE? If you’ve ever considered early retirement, you could join the FIRE movement. FIRE stands for “financial independence retire early.” During their working years, FIRE investors invest as much of their...
Cash inflows into ASX-listed ETFs rose over April despite shorter trading from Easter and Anzac Day. Australia’s exchange traded funds sector hit another new high by the end of April, with data released by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) showing the value of ETF assets on...
Australians under the age of 30 are prioritising their health above other lifestyle factors, according to new research. Findings from an independent, nationally representative survey, commissioned by comparethemarket.com.au, showed that those under 30 in Australia rate their health as more important than wealth, partner, home ownership...
If you’re losing sleep over looming bills, scared to check your bank balance before payday, or feeling stretched living week to week, these may be signs that your financial health is negatively impacting on your personal health, writes Bryan Lee. The first step to taking back...
Are you looking for a snug escape this cold season? With autumn well underway and the winter chill creeping in, there’s nothing quite like snuggling up in a warm and cosy getaway for a romantic or spontaneous autumn getaway. Australia offers a varying range of scenery...
Life is pretty frantic, and it is common to feel like it’s a struggle to keep up the pace. In fact, feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for "tired all the time". While it’s somewhat comforting to know...
Nailing your home loan application depends on four factors — your income, expenditure, assets, and debts. But lenders also want to see evidence of a savings and (good) credit history. Here’s what you can do to improve these. 1. Start saving. Make a plan. In 2013, the...
More working-age Australians intend to take a career break at some point. We've calculated the potential impact of doing so on retirement superannuation balances. Extended career breaks were once a rarity for most Australian workers but these days they are more common. Vanguard’s inaugural How Australia Retires study has...
Cash in a deposit account doesn't necessarily equate to safety. That's why many investors are shifting to fixed interest securities. By any measurement, $2.8 trillion is a lot of money. Expressed another way, it’s $2,800 billion. And it’s also the amount of money – according to Australian...
Electric cars are cheaper to own over time, yet comprehensive insurance premiums are typically higher. We explain why, and break down the differences. Electric vehicles have the key advantage of lower running costs, which helps recoup the extra up-front price premium compared to an internal combustion engine...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.