Four-fifths of retirees have not sought financial advice during COVID-19, despite three-quarters of them also expressing a lack of confidence around how long their hard-earned savings will actually last. The findings are from a survey conducted by Allianz Retire+, which also revealed that only one in...
It's often said that starting out early on one's investing journey will deliver good long-term results.
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Looking for an affordable way into one of the most popular car crews? Here's a round-up of the best value small SUVs on sale today. Choice means competition and competition is great for the customer, and never more has that rule applied than in the...
Car value depreciation is almost inescapable but there are things you can do to minimise the loss Dear WhichCar I’m currently researching when is the best time to replace your car: how long is long enough before you should start thinking about moving up to a newer...
A federal minister has shot down claims that the government will force the cancellation of life insurance policies for Australians relying on the early access to super scheme. Addressing the Financial Services Council’s Life Insurance Summit 2020, the assistant minister for superannuation, financial services and financial technology,...
The central bank has warned house prices could plummet in the event of severe economic slowdown, but it would only trigger a small increase in the share of mortgages at risk of default. The Reserve Bank of Australia published a discussion paper, How Risky is Australian Household Debt?, which...
The ATO has confirmed only payments made to a member after 24 March in excess of the reduced minimum pension can be treated as a lump sum, even where a valid election was previously in place, says the SMSF Association.
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Buying an investment property can be a good financial decision. When done right, you can get strong capital gains through passive income and tax deductions while building up your equity. However, like any other investment, investing in property does not automatically guarantee big returns. You need...
Occupation, smoking status and an individual’s age have all been revealed as key factors influencing an Australian worker’s likelihood of needing to make a disability or life insurance claim. A joint study from consulting firm KPMG and the Financial Services Council (FSC) has revealed that Australian...
Good financial planning is about doing the small things consistently over time, a private wealth adviser has outlined while touting the benefits of good financial advice. In conversation with nestegg, Stanford Brown’s Kirsten Lynn has shared the most common mistake she sees people make when it...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.