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...
For many people, debt is a dirty word. But not all debt is created equal. There’s good debt and there’s bad debt, and then there’s the good debt that can get pretty ugly if it’s not managed properly. Learning to use debt intelligently could make...
Going on a holiday is the perfect way to shake off the mounting stresses of daily life and just kick back and enjoy some much-needed relaxation. However, the packing element of a trip away is never fun. It can be stressful trying to work out...
Before taking your new pride and joy for a decent spin make sure you’re familiar with all its features and their operation, as well as the running in process Advice about which new car to buy and how to go about purchasing one is not hard...
With higher interest rates causing price falls across most of the country, buying in a falling market can appear tempting. As always, whether it’s a good time to buy will depend on your circumstances and what type of property you’re after. Here are some tips...
The concept of retirement is changing, with fewer people working towards a final retirement date and then clocking off for good. Instead, those who have the flexibility to choose are often transitioning out of the workforce over several years, or even returning after a break. Whether you...
Investment inflows into bonds are on the rise, and it’s easy to understand why they make sense for income, capital growth and diversification. Most investors invest because they want to earn a ‘good return’. But what is ‘good’, and how does this personal yet intangible metric...
It probably comes as no surprise to anyone that there is a significant underinsurance gap between what we would need to maintain our standard of living should the unthinkable happen, and what we are actually covered for in the way of insurance. Australia is one of...
The number of young adults living in the family home well into adulthood is growing. ABS data indicates, amongst adults under 35, nearly one third are still at home, and the trend is on the rise. If managed well, multigenerational living can be beneficial to both...
For many of us the appeal of a holiday lies in experiencing new things - the thrill of new sights, smells and of course, tastes. It’s an exciting time being able to contemplate travel. Not that long ago we had significant limitations on movement and even...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.