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,...
You may have heard it said, "No risk, no reward." But did you know that time can actually decrease your risk while increasing your reward? Investing: Risky business? When some people think of investing, they focus on the potential for great rewards—the possibility of picking a winning...
Here are five investing tips for those who are just beginning their investment journey. 1. Evaluate where you're at financially Before beginning your investment journey, it's important to sit down and map out your financial position and goals so that you know where you are and exactly...
Considering the world has gone a bit mad in 2020, we’re pretty grateful to still be working and chasing our dreams. That’s not to say we still don’t have moments where we wish we were sailing on a beautiful yacht, the sea breeze in our...
Drive-away? On-road costs? Knowing the car-buying lingo will help level the playing field between you and the car dealer Although exciting, buying a new car can be an intimidating experience. It’s one of the most expensive purchases you can make after a house, so there’s so...
Until recently, financial abuse was often kept secret, especially where it occurred within the family. Thankfully that’s changing with public awareness campaigns and help becoming more readily available. The emotional and economic damage caused by financial abuse can be far reaching and devastating. A recent Australian...
Many people cringe when they hear the word detox. It sounds scary to them, they think they are going to be deprived, hungry and irritable, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Detoxing is about giving your body a break and allowing it to...
Australians have seen more than their share of tough times over the past few years and there are many stories of how individuals and communities responded to natural disasters and the pandemic with empathy and valuable assistance. Being kind and helping others does not have to...
While interest from foreign investors in Australian property has remained strong, HLB Mann Judd warned that tax increases could see demand shift to other markets. In spite of a range of challenges including pandemic-driven uncertainty, HLB Mann Judd Melbourne partner Josh Chye has suggested that demand...
It’s a challenging time for household finances right now. Interest rates are rising as the Reserve Bank of Australia increases the cash rate to put the brakes on inflation, and flat wage growth means household incomes have not been keeping pace with cost-of-living increases. The best...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.