Advice to make sure the gifts you buy won't be gathering dust by Boxing Day. We've all been there: scratching our heads, making lists, scouring shops, browsing online for that perfect gift. Finding the right gift at the right price is one of the biggest challenges...
Mirror on the wall In 2013, "selfie" was officially added to the Oxford Dictionary. It refers to a person taking a photo of themselves with their own phone or camera. The idea of taking a self-portrait isn't really new. It seems since the beginning of time we've...
If your spouse is a stay-at-home parent, working part-time or out of work, adding to their super could benefit you both financially. If your spouse (husband, wife, de facto or same-sex partner) is a low-income earner or not working at the moment, chances are they’re accumulating...
Robyn Bowerman relates a chat he had with a young relative who was starting a new job. A case for starting to save from the outset. The importance of asset allocation.
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Increasing house prices are good news for property owners but can be a bit of a hurdle for people trying to get into the market. If, like many of our clients, your goal is to help your children buy a home, there are a few ways...
This is the view of Dr Michael Norton from Harvard Business School. Michael’s research indicates that money can indeed make you happy if you use it to buy experiences, time, or invest in others. Buying experiences – when we buy experiences, we don’t just buy the duration...
Your guests will be begging you for the recipe. Healthy-ish Christmas: Ricotta spice cheesecake with baked stone fruits GF: DF: SF: V Makes 16 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups raisins 100ml dark rum 170g pumpkin (raw weight), peeled and chopped 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 3 eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4...
Income protection insurance should be presented as part of personal finances and Governments should be pressuring insurers to provide transparent and easy to understand products, a new global study into income protection under-insurance has stated.
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What you should consider before handing over your hard earned savings You’re probably fairly used to helping your family out with a little extra cash here and there. Whether it’s pocket money for doing chores, or money to pay phone bills, go see a movie or...
If, like many others, your life and money feels a bit like a juggling act - paying bills here and there… and “Uh oh, forgot about the council rates, guess that one’s going on the credit card”. You may be thinking that having some extra...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.