Once you’ve retired and stopped receiving a regular income, you may find yourself relying on the Age Pension, which is widely regarded as inadequate, or on savings you’ve stashed away in a superannuation fund over the years. Just because you’ve retired doesn’t mean your outgoings will...
Having children is a rite of passage that brings a mix of joy, fulfilment and anxiety when the financial realities of raising kids become apparent. Parents must make difficult decisions about housing, education and lifestyle to keep the family budget in the black and to...
It’s probably not the sexiest thing the two of you have on the to-do list but putting off talking about your financial expectations could see you butting heads. If you have been together for a while or are edging on making a big financial decision together,...
Here's some food for thought and another reason why getting professional help from a financial planner is worth serious consideration.
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Romance blooms at any age, including as we get older and supposedly wiser about such things of the heart, and head. So, if you’re considering marriage, perhaps for a second time or more, give thought to the financial implications of marrying later in life and...
So you want to buy a house. Not today, but some day. But when you read the headlines about housing affordability, you can’t help but feel discouraged. The media makes it seem like there’s a housing apocalypse out there: in 30 years you’ll be spending 70%...
Choosing the right super investment options at the right time could make a difference to how much money you have when you retire. When it comes to your superannuation, the investment options you choose today and in future may impact how much money you retire with. If...
Celebrity financial adviser and owner of SASS Financial and SugarMamma.TV, Canna Campbell, talks money basics; the five steps you need to take to tone up and tighten your finances. Improving your financial health and fitness is a lot like improving your own physical health and fitness – and I’m not...
If you’re thinking of expanding your family, be sure to keep on top of things financially. Having a family usually comes not just with extra expenses but also a drop in income as one or both of you take time off work. Raising children and growing your...
If managing life’s everyday complexities only seem achievable when you’re daydreaming about the chef, cleaner, personal assistant or nanny that you don’t have, you’re probably not alone. And, if ‘turbulent’ is the way you’d describe your day-to-day routine, these tips may help you get back the...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.