When you access your super at retirement your super fund may ask you to sign a declaration stating that you intend to never be employed again. But there may be compelling reasons why someone would subsequently return to work. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics...
Have you been feeling like your life is busting out of the seams of your current home? Do you feel like you need a home that has more room for the life you want to lead? Upsizing can seem like a simple solution, but it’s...
If you’re lucky enough to have some cash burning a hole in your pocket, popping it under your mattress isn’t really the ideal way to go about things. So where should you put the stuff? It is never too early to start investing in shares....
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Much like in life, our financial situations can go through ups and downs. While we all move through different life stages, many Australians generally don’t take the time to check whether their health cover has been keeping up. Chances are, it hasn’t. So think back to when you last...
Six out of the top 10 categories relate to just two things. Can you guess what they are, and could you be cutting back? As a nation, Aussies aged 18 and over spent approximately $145 billion on lifestyle costs over a 12-month period, with the average...
Leasing a new car is becoming increasingly common and is an effective way to get into a car - but it’s not for everyone. Leasing a new car is becoming a popular alternative to buying a car outright in Australia, with novated leases an attractive option...
The annual Vanguard/Investment Trends SMSF Report collates responses from almost 5,000 SMSF trustees and close to 300 financial planners who advise SMSFs, providing a clear snapshot of the priorities and issues facing SMSF trustees today.
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So you want that sense of freedom and your first car will give that in spades. But it’s probably going to be the first big purchase of your life, so let’s make sure you’re well-informed so you don’t get burnt! For many of us, our first...
Transitioning from work life to retirement can be tricky and while most people anticipate retirement being the best years of their lives, many struggle to find a purpose in their later years. A new study of over-50s shows picking up a part time job or volunteering...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.