This is probably not a very sensitive title for a blog, given the very vivid memories of the bushfires that devastated many parts of Australia this time last year. However, this blog is not about natural disasters. What I am referring to is the movement...
The majority of Australia’s super assets now sit in the hands of retirees and pre-retirees, but many require more nuanced investment strategies to achieve the lifestyle they want in retirement, a new report has found. Fidelity International’s Building Better Retirement Futures report stated that Australia’s retirement system had...
Retiring comfortably now sounds almost like a pipe dream for Australians as the rising cost of living continues to place further stress on the purse strings. Many are finding it stressful enough to afford rent and groceries, let alone making their dreams of a grey...
The excitement of heading towards retirement and a new stage of life can be tinged with concern over how to manage finances. For many people, seniors’ concession cards are a good way to help make ends meet.While discounts on goods and services are always welcome,...
A comfortable retirement looks different for everyone, but most investors share some common goals. We've broken those down into four key categories to help you start planning today. Envision your ideal retirement: Are you relaxing on a beach? Starting a new hobby? Or finally taking that...
Superannuation is a percentage of your income put aside by your employer over your working life to help fund your retirement. Here are three important things to consider when it comes to super. Superannuation (or Super) is a percentage of your income put aside by your...
Staying the course, and not being distracted by short-term market events, is just as important in retirement as it is at any other time. Retiring from work shouldn’t necessarily equate to retiring from managing your investment portfolio. In fact, taking an active role in your investments during...
It is important to understand where this income will come from, how long it will last, and whether your retirement investments are on track, or whether some adjustments need to be made to get you there. Work out how long your super or account-based pension will...
Budgeting on a pension can be a tricky task; especially for those who have relied on their steady income for years prior. However, when it comes to pension planning, there are a number of tips, tricks, concessions and cost-cuts that could help you to create...
If you're already retired or on your way to retiring, have you been obsessively checking your portfolio balance and dreading the next piece of news that might cause it to dip further? Or have you been keeping up with the news as you usually do,...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.