With more Australians starting a SMSF, we look at the reasons for doing so and some of the key challenges. A desire to have more control over investments is the key driver for almost 70% of the people who have established a self-managed super fund, according...
There are many misconceptions surrounding this tried-and-true investment standby. Here, we set the record straight. “The misconceptions seem to fall into three broad themes,” says Todd Schlanger, a Senior Investment Strategist at Vanguard. “Two of them deal with execution, but one is fundamental—basically defining what 60/40...
A new survey revealing what Australians value the most has highlighted that we’re a society not too hung up on material things. Compare the Market has released research showing that one in two Australians — or 52 per cent — would consider their family as the most important aspect...
Don't confuse debt consolidation with debt elimination. If you’re swamped with credit card debt and personal loans, it can sometimes help to talk to a professional about debt consolidation. However, you need to be wary so you don't end up paying more in the long term...
Start your next holiday on the right foot with these amazingly soft compression socks. Unless you can afford the luxury of first or business class, then you know how hard it can be to get comfortable on a long-haul flight. Whether you’re planning an international holiday,...
With electric vehicles fast overtaking petrol driven cars in sales in Australia, what are the considerations for the industry, the environment, and consumers? The popularity of electric vehicles has been a long time coming. While electric vehicles may just be giving petrol driven cars a run...
Rental yield – the rate of rental income returned against the costs of an investment property, is a great indicator of a property’s investment potential. But you need to keep things in perspective when you factor it into your decision to purchase property. Calculating rental yield A...
Are you retirement ready? Our inaugural How Australia Retires study has uncovered some common themes that make Australians highly confident about their retirement. How confident are you about your future retirement? Do you think you’ll have enough money to achieve the retirement lifestyle you imagine? And, importantly, what steps are...
You may have heard it said, "No risk, no reward." But did you know that time can actually decrease your risk while increasing your reward? Investing: Risky business? When some people think of investing, they focus on the potential for great rewards—the possibility of picking a winning...
Change is a constant. Life is about change and as we embrace each new milestone and deal with the challenges life throws us from time to time, we grow as human beings. Just as life changes, so do your insurance needs. Personal insurance is never a...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.