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...
Are you one of the 20 per cent of Australians with less than $250 in their savings account? Recent research from AMP Bank has found that one in five Australians isn’t saving any of their monthly income. And we’re all different when it comes to saving. People...
An SMSF trust deed must have a series of non-negotiable items in it, such as rules allowing the use of a contribution suspense account.
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Are you thinking of giving or lending money to adult children (or other family members) who are in financial hardship? Parents are often called on to help during times of crisis. Now, with a growing number of people experiencing financial hardship as a result of the...
As Australian businesses implement work from home arrangements as part of their business contingency plans, managers need to consider how to accommodate telecommuting arrangements without sacrificing productivity and team dynamics, says one recruitment firm. According to Robert Half Australia director Nicole Gorton, modern workplaces must allow...
With the recent bring-forward measures passed along with further extension proposed in the federal budget, its combination with potential downsizer rule changes creates a different perspective for the SMSF strategy when it comes to implementation.
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The ASX Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Market Cap hit a new record high surpassing $100bn earlier this year, exhibiting huge growth over the last 12 months of approximately 80%. Within this universe we have seen strong demand for Australian Fixed Income ETFs as investors look...
Loan Market Group has made a milestone decision in the operation of Australasia’s largest broker group, choosing to expand industry-leading MyCRM with features from Podium for a ‘super platform’ supporting broker businesses across all its aggregators, and offering certainty to its 7,000-strong broker network across...
Insurance might not always be top of mind, but it’s important to review your policies regularly to make sure you’ve got the right cover Whatever your mix of cover — life, total and permanent disability, income protection and trauma — insurance can be an important part...
Your attitude to risk is one of the most important factors to consider when it comes to investing.
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He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.