Having a career means so much more than just having a job and a regular income. Having a successful career can provide you with great satisfaction but it does require work to get to where you want to be and then sustained effort to continue...
When it comes to investing in real estate, equity is a key concept to wrap your head around. The Successful Investor’s Michael Sloan explains what equity is, and how you can use it to your advantage. What is equity? Equity is the difference between the current value of your...
By the time retirement savers realise the error of their ways, it may be too late As inveterate watchers of sitcom reruns (and a real-life Felix/Oscar combination), my sister and I loved The Odd Couple while we were growing up. One of our favorite episodes featured a courtroom sequence in which...
Vanguard's founder Jack Bogle once said: 'common sense tells us that performance comes and goes, but costs go on forever.' Here are five things you should know about fees before you invest in ETFs. Lower costs can translate into better performance for investors over time as...
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...
Checking in on your goals, finances and health We don’t think twice about taking our car in for a regular tune up. Why? Because we know it’s going to mean our car runs at its best and saves unexpected problems down the track. It follows then...
We all know what it feels like to be stressed. For most of us, it is a hallmark of our daily lives. While the word has very negative connotations, stress can actually drive us forward. That surge of adrenaline we get when tackling something out...
There are still quite a few models in the new-car market without active tyre-pressure monitoring. Here's why you should keep on top of it. What does a car's Tyre Pressure Monitoring System do, and why is it important? Manufacturers of news vehicles are forever including new and...
Making a roadmap for your downsizing plans could be the key to getting it right. Downsizing isn’t just a house-move; it’s about how you’ll spend the rest of your life, with changes to your finances, lifestyle and often location and community too. So to help ensure...
Buckling down to plan for your retirement may feel like a chore, but it could lead to some hidden financial treasures. How to create a retirement plan According to Australian Retirement Trusts‘ Head of Advice Anne Fuchs, everyone has different retirement goals and dreams for the future...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.