Does money bring happiness?
The short answer is ‘yes’, but only up to a point. People in richer countries are, collectively, happier than people in poor countries. Within countries, people with higher incomes are
October 4, 2017
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Financial Basics Foundation – financial literacy for our children
Financial literacy is a fundamental life tool. Teaching our kids about financial management from a young age should be a high priority as this is now recognised as an important
September 24, 2017
Home loans – to fix or not to fix?
It is said that Aussies will bet on anything – even two flies crawling up a wall. Our bets have become a bit more sophisticated and now it seems the
September 15, 2017
How will an inheritance affect your children?
Australia has emerged from a mix of wonderful cultures, many of which came to our country in search of a new life in a new country with great promise. The
September 8, 2017
Download and share our new FREE eBook – Five Key Components of Financial Independence
Click here to download our new FREE eBook – The Five Key Components of Financial Independence
August 28, 2017
Five great charts on investing
With acknowledgements to Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist AMP Capital. Investing is often seen as complicated. And this has been made worse over the years
August 17, 2017
Salary sacrifice vs personal contributions to superannuation
Amongst the changes made to superannuation effective 1 July 2017 was the welcome and sensible move to give everyone who makes a personal contribution to super the option of claiming
August 11, 2017
2017 Financial year in review
Useful summary of the 2016 – 2017 Financial year. Thanks to Shane Oliver from AMP Capital.
July 25, 2017
6 steps to protect the future of the family business
To ensure continuity, a succession plan is absolutely essential for every family business. And this is regardless of whether the family runs a global empire, family farm or corner store.
July 21, 2017
Planning ahead for the “Sandwich Generation”
Are you taking care of elderly parents? Do you still have adult children living at home? Do the words ‘meat’ and ‘sandwich’ strike any chords with you? You could be
July 12, 2017
The ‘what, why and how’ of contributing to super
With so many changes to super in recent times, comparing to the past can be confusing for your readers. Focusing on the present, this article starts afresh giving an overview of the current superannuation contribution options.
July 5, 2017
How the Family Home Can Affect Aged Care Fees
Residential aged care is playing an increasing role in helping many older Australians enjoy comfortable and carefree lives. However, one of the tasks for anyone assisting an elderly relative with
June 23, 2017