Is FORO ruining your retirement?
FORO – the fear of running out. I’d never heard the expression until I met Mark and Susan. Of course I’d heard of FOMO, the fear of missing out, but
September 10, 2024
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Why super and growth assets like shares really are long term investments
With thanks to Dr Shane Oliver Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Key points While growth assets like shares go through bouts of short-term underperformance versus bonds and
September 4, 2024
The impact of student loans when buying a home
For many Australians, particularly young Australians, the dream of home ownership is often accompanied by the reality of carrying student loans, known as HECS-HELP debt. Understanding the impact of HECS
August 27, 2024
Is your money mindset holding you back?
Does your Money Mindset have your back? Or… Is it holding you back? If you’ve never really thought about it, you’d be forgiven. When it comes to our financial success,
August 13, 2024
Get 2024/25 off to a great start
The beginning of the financial year is a great opportunity to review your financial situation, to make sure you are on track and on top of changes happening across tax
August 5, 2024
Your super: A scammer’s new target
In a recent media release, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warned about a new scam doing the rounds. Scammers attempt, through cold calls to superannuation savers, to extract
July 30, 2024
5 Psychological Traps Hurting Your Investments
Market trends aren’t the only factors affecting your investment portfolio—behavioural biases can significantly impact your returns. These psychological tendencies, like confirmation bias and herd mentality, often lead to poor investment
July 29, 2024
6 Steps to a Happy New Financial Year
The new financial year provides an opportunity for a fresh start for your finances. Make this the financial year you get on top of yours… for good! We’ve broken it
July 16, 2024
Quarterly Economic Update: April – June 2024
The economy continues to slow, with inflation remaining sticky, the new federal budget making waves, and global events that may have a significant impact. Uncertainty at home and abroad The
July 2, 2024
Navigating the reality of divorce after 50
Adjusting to life after divorce, particularly later in life, is akin to navigating through some of life’s most challenging events, psychologists say. It’s a journey comparable to coping with loss,
June 25, 2024
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
June 18, 2024
Navigating retirement after divorce
Adjusting to life after divorce, particularly later in life, is akin to navigating through some of life’s most challenging events, psychologists say. It’s a journey comparable to coping with loss,
June 18, 2024