Millennials are struggling to save for retirement as they face challenges that are different from other generations. What are these reasons? To the youngest working generation, retirement seems like a distant chapter in their lives. And it’s understandable, since the majority of the Millennial generation (individuals who were...
Whether it’s finances or fitness, spending time on setting your goals can reap rewards. When it comes to the big things in life we all have our goals. Getting promoted at work. Educating the kids through school. Saving for a comfortable retirement. It’s important to aim high....
Spending more than what you intended on is a familiar scenario for many people entertaining kids, whether that’s at the movies (you swear you’re bringing your own Maltesers and drink next time), or sporting events (where you often fork out more on hot chips than...
Understanding how the age pension works, if you're eligible, and how much you could receive can help you plan in the lead up to retirement. What is the Age Pension and am I eligible? The Age Pension is an income support payment provided by the government to...
We look at the average super balances for different age groups in Australia so you can see how your super savings compare. A healthy super balance can be a key ingredient in being able to live the life we want in retirement. But for many people,...
Reverse mortgages could be one way to help with living expenses, but they may also erode any equity you have in your home over time. Given longer life expectancies, the rising cost of living and the property boom, more and more retirees find themselves asset rich...
The right words of advice - whether it be from friends or family, business mentor, sports coach - can have lasting impact on the way we lead our lives, manage our businesses. The same holds true for financial advice.
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The vast majority of Australians have declared they would consent to a COVID-19 jab, as the first phase of Australia’s vaccination program begins on Monday. According to survey data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 73 per cent of Australians agreed or strongly agreed they...
The corporate regulator has warned of a rise in scammers targeting Australian investors by pretending to be associated with well-known domestic and international financial service firms.
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Diversification, spreading your money across a range of different assets rather than putting it all into one place, is one of the core principles of investment risk management. That's because investment returns from different assets are never consistent.
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He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.