Insurance policies can be costly, but they're often necessary, so every little helps when it comes to potential savings. While insurance is not always a compulsory purchase, it can do wonders for your peace of mind, whether it’s cover for an upcoming overseas trip or...
Medication can be quite pricey, but there are ways to reduce costs. As we age, we can be faced with a range of health issues that require medication to manage. Whether it’s managing chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure or dealing with new...
While estate planning is essential for any parent, it takes on additional significance for the parents of a child with special needs. One of your biggest concerns is probably planning for their future care when you are no longer there to look after them. There is...
Personal insurance premiums have increased significantly over the past 18 months, running the risk that cost-conscious consumers might consider cutting back their cover. Suddenly those quick, off-the-shelf insurance products advertised on TV look enticing. But simple is not always cheaper, the cover may be inadequate or,...
There are plenty of must-do’s and missteps that those looking to buy home and contents insurance need to stay on top of. Loyalty rarely pays when it comes to home and contents insurance, but the same can’t be said of doing your homework. Speaking to nestegg, Honey...
Allianz has been accused of engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct. A class action against Allianz Australia Insurance (Allianz) and Allianz Australia Life Insurance (Allianz Life) has commenced in the Supreme Court of Victoria over add-on insurance products sold at vehicle dealerships on vehicles purchased from...
Living through COVID-19 has brought many challenges and shifting priorities as we deal with the financial impacts of the pandemic, and that includes the issue of life insurance. On the one hand, the pandemic has highlighted the importance of life cover. On the other, those who...
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...
As insurance providers have recently been inundated with a large volume of claims for damages from yet another set of so-called “once-in-a-hundred-years” floods, the embattled sector is now coming under fire on another front for “shoddy data practices” that could leave thousands of general claims...
With the cost of living on the rise, it’s more important than ever to have a financial safety net that protects you and your family in case the unexpected happens. Most Australian employees have some form of life insurance, often through their superannuation fund, but many...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.