Applying for a mortgage pre-approval can be a real boost for anyone looking to purchase property – but it’s important that would-be homeowners do have a good understanding of what a pre-approval could mean. Aussie CEO James Symond has emphasised that while pre-approval isn’t a guarantee...
Putting money into health stocks is not only an investment in financial return, it’s also an investment into social impact, a portfolio manager has said. In a recent opinion piece for nestegg’s sister platform InvestorDaily, senior portfolio manager for American Century Investments Michael Li said health...
Did you know advised individuals are more likely to be successful when making an insurance claim? Here’s why. Andrew Zbik, a senior financial planner with Creation Wealth, has conceded that insurance “is a complex thing”. “Different insurance policies cover you for different events. The right combination of insurance...
Portfolio construction is always a popular topic among investors, but as markets become more volatile, the practice of carefully piecing together a jigsaw of investments that weathers both good times and bad is particularly relevant.
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A further rise in COVID-19 cases around the world is leading to questions about the need for another round of government-mandated lockdowns. Given that there are arguments for and against government lockdowns, we look at what the actual economic outcomes have been in both cases. The...
Ford’s Puma small SUV launches Down Under, so what have we got to look forward to? Three-tier Puma range arrives in AustraliaPriced from $31,990 driveawayReplaces unloved EcoSport in local range Ford will once again attack the vital small SUV segment in Australia with its European-sourced Puma small...
Australians are better prioritising their own wellbeing during the pandemic despite cutting back on expenses across other areas if the latest spending data is anything to go by. Consumer spending data from Zip’s Weekly Spending Index has revealed concerns about the wellbeing of Australians, especially given...
With the work test changes for over-65s opening up opportunities for recontribution strategies, clients may be able to even up balances and adopt tax strategies for estate planning, particularly once the bring-forward measure is passed, says a technical expert.
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Packing everything up and living out your golden years abroad is the ultimate retirement goal for many Australians. But retiring overseas isn’t just sipping mimosas on the beach and lazing in the sun, in fact it requires a whole lot of preparation. While organising finances and...
Most retirement ‘experts’ will tell you that you should be debt-free in retirement. Not only should your home be paid off, but you should have a decent superannuation balance, plus a and handy stash of emergency cash outside super. Unfortunately, as the saying goes, life’s what...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.