“You’ll get it cheaper online” – we’ve all heard people say it, and probably say it ourselves, because it’s true. The internet provides a platform for businesses to offer services at a much lower rate, and insurance policies are no exception. Many offer what appear to...
Less than half of new retirees accessed the age pension last year and of those who did, only one-quarter drew a full pension, according to new research from annuity provider Challenger, which claims superannuation is working on a mass scale.
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It’s only natural to want to help your kids with big ticket items to give them a good start in life—particularly in an era when tuition fees and house prices make higher education and owning a home less affordable than in previous generations. But it can...
When it comes to the size of what’s under the bonnet, bigger isn’t necessarily better. For a while there, every new generation of a particular make or model could be relied upon to boast a bigger engine than the model before. This was down to a few things. First,...
The world isn’t perfect, and neither are cars – even brand new ones. But luckily recalls exist to correct serious issues that may affect your car Sometimes, faults and flaws get past the manufacturer and the car dealer in quality control and new cars hit the market...
With the new financial year starting, one of the big four accounting firms has highlighted the key areas on which SMSF professionals should focus their attention for SMSF clients.
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Whether you choose or need early retirement, having a plan can give your money the best chance of lasting the distance. Whether lifestyle preferences or circumstances beyond your control are behind your decision to retire early, you’ll need to make a plan to help your retirement...
With the property boom of recent years and the popularity of TV renovation shows like The Block and House Rules, increasing numbers of Australians have been ‘buying to flip’ – buying a property, renovating it and selling it at a profit. Buying to flip can be...
So you’ve got a bit of extra cash now that you’ve paid off all your debts (bar a mortgage if you have one), set up an emergency fund and taken out appropriate levels of insurance cover. Now what? It might be time to start investing...
How age changes investing preferences.
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He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.