Achieving financial freedom
What does financial freedom mean to you? The ability to travel the world and build a dream home? Or to be able to enjoy a simple but active retirement, and…
Building financial resilience
Resilience is the ability to quickly recover from setbacks, and while setbacks can come in many forms most of them will have a financial component. So what can you do…
Active or Index Funds: What’s Your Best Bet?
Ever glanced at a list of different managed funds and wondered why some have remarkably low fees compared to others? Chances are, the ones with lower fees are index funds,…
Nailing your job hunt: A guide for school leavers
Every January, countless school leavers across Australia embark on their job-hunting journey. A NSW Government survey conducted in 2021 found that of 42,388 secondary school leavers, approximately 50% continued to…
Quarterly Economic Update: Oct – Dec 2023
Global growth is forecast to slow and remain below its historical average in 2024, reflective of tighter monetary policy in advanced economies, as well as a soft outlook for China….
Post Christmas Sales – A Survival Guide
We’ve all experienced it… the undeniable allure of post-Christmas sales. No sooner has Christmas wrapped up for the year than the frenzy of Boxing Day Sales descends upon us. Every…
A Self-Employed Superannuation Guide
When you’re at the helm of your own business, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of the present – chasing sales, generating leads, and growing your business….
The challenges of being a Carer
Caring for a loved one can be deeply fulfilling but brings its fair share of challenges too – as Laura discovered. When her mother Shelly had a stroke, she didn’t…
Your recession survival guide
In the ever-fluctuating world of economics, recessions are an inevitable part of the financial cycle. While they can be daunting, understanding their nature and preparing for their impact can make…
Roadmap to retiring young
The dream of retiring young is one that captivates many peoples’ imaginations. The freedom to live life on your own terms, doing what you want, when you want is undeniably…
Quarterly Economic Update: Jul – Sep 2023
Australia’s annual inflation rate has taken an unexpected step up, increasing pressure on the Reserve Bank to push interest rates higher and once again raising the prospect that Australia will…
Harvesting Financial Success
Spring is the perfect time to rejuvenate your financial habits as well as your garden! Here are 5 ways to set you, and your garden, up for success: 1. Plan…
Are we jeopardising the bank of Mum & Dad?
The temptation is obvious. Soaring house prices have made buying a home tough for most home buyers and prompted many parents to think they should step in and make a…
Financial Education for a Successful Future
Think back to when you got your first job and that sweet taste of financial independence. Regardless of what age you started working, it’s unlikely you knew how to manage…
Estate Planning is not just for retirement
Many people think that Estate Planning is only for people who are close to retirement, especially if we fall into the trap of thinking that Estate Planning is just about…
Discovering Your Financial Mindset
In the quest for financial stability and success, we often focus on tangible elements like earning more money, saving diligently, or investing wisely. But have you ever stopped to consider the…
Building a Strong Foundation: Avoiding Mortgage Default
When building a home, it’s often said that the foundations are the most important part. Their primary purpose is to hold your house up – supporting the structure and preventing…
The impact of natural disaster on property values and insurance
Australia’s vast expanses and varied climates make us prone to natural disasters. In recent years alone, we’ve experienced the devastating impacts of bushfires in the southern parts of the country,…
4 Time-Tested Investment Strategies for Young Investors
The newest generation of young investors were raised during the Age of Information. Growing up alongside the internet, this generation has been exposed to more information and technological advancement than…
Financial Success: More Than Just Money
When discussing financial success, many people tend to use the terms “rich” and “wealthy” interchangeably. While being rich is often associated with having a lot of money or material possessions,…
Federal Budget 2023-24 Summary
Lady Luck has once again looked down fondly upon Australia, creating the first Federal Budget surplus in 15 years, through a higher tax take on record export earnings and increasing…
Fixed rate mortgage expiring… Now what?
If your fixed interest rate expiry is coming up, you might have started to think about what happens next and what action you need to take. Or you might be…
The Wealth of Gold: Investing in a timeless asset
As investors navigate through unpredictable and volatile economic times, it is essential to consider asset classes that can provide a level of stability and protection against market fluctuations. One such…
Quarterly Economic Update: January-March 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to pause its cycle of interest rate hikes, keeping the cash rate target unchanged at 3.6 percent due to softening inflation data, a…
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