If you’re like me, you’ll have asked yourself where all your money magically vanishes to, before realising that you’re eating it. Not literally, but the stark realisation that all your money is going straight to food and groceries can be a tough one to swallow. That...
When we’re at uni all we think about is finishing, and finally being able to work full-time and earn some cold hard cash. But when we start working, we realise while there’s more money coming into the bank, there are fewer hours in the week...
Getting your hands on a piece of the property market is a huge learning experience and one of the most exciting (and daunting) milestones you can achieve in your adult life. At the same time, the process of becoming a homeowner can be an emotional,...
The cost of retiring just increased, with surging fuel costs and the rising price of food and healthcare negatively impacting a retiree’s bottom line. According to the latest figures by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), the cost of retiring increased in the June...
More Aussies are interested in investing in crypto than ever before, with one in three confident that bitcoin will eventually be transacted more widely than regular currency. Overall, one in six Australians owns cryptocurrency, new research by Global Prime has revealed. But crypto interest is peaking among Gen Zers, with...
Housing affordability has been an issue in Australia for quite some time - but since the 1990s it’s gone from being a periodic cyclical concern to a chronic problem. The 20% rise in prices over the last year has put the spotlight on the issue...
Whether downsizing your home, relocating to a new city, modifying your existing property, or entering an independent or assisted living arrangement is on the cards, thinking ahead could create more certainty. When thinking about your retirement, financial and non-financial considerations will all play a part. Downsizing your...
Saving money can be lonely and boring and hard. Saying ‘no’ to weekends away with mates, or not being able to afford big fancy group dinners can leave you feeling isolated and disillusioned with this whole ‘being a responsible adult’ thing. So is it possible...
In a report released in March from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) it was stated that 3500 Aussies were hospitalised in 2017-18 due to interaction with venomous plants and animals. Bees accounted for 26 per cent of those hospitalisations, while 12 of the 19...
Cash isn’t the only way to contribute to your super, but there are critical details you’ll want to keep in mind before you start messing with in-specie contributions. Moving your share portfolio into your super can be a way to bolster your superannuation before retirement, but...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.