Gold – A brief view…
Gold is tangible and has a long history upon which to draw conclusions Gold is a currency that has been used since Roman times. It cannot be manufactured and it
April 7, 2022
Financial Planning
Quarterly economic update: January – March 2022
Robust domestic economic growth Australia is rebounding from the pandemic, with domestic economic growth forecast to reach 3.5 per cent this financial year. Some analysts predict it might be even
April 5, 2022
2022 – 2023 Federal Budget Update – What it means for you
Easing the cost-of-living and investing in small businesses Last night, the government handed down the 2022-23 Federal Budget. We have unpacked the Budget proposals and summarised their insights and analysis,
March 30, 2022
Are you sacrificing your retirement for your adult children?
According to Finder.com, 44% of Australian parents feel the urge to subsidise their adult children’s lifestyles. Besides helping with expenses such as university fees, utilities bills, etc., as home ownership
March 16, 2022
A look at real estate investment and strategy
Real estate is often a significant part of a person’s wealth. This article takes a detailed look at real estate investment, including core fundamentals and the role it might play
March 3, 2022
Should you invest your house deposit?
It’s never been easy to save the deposit for a home, but low interest rates make it even more difficult. For starters low rates drive up house prices, forcing homebuyers
February 23, 2022
Investment outlook
Inflation, interest rates, Russia & Ukraine, the risk of a share crash, house prices and other issues Inflation – temporary or permanent? Much of the rise in inflation (to a
February 16, 2022
Foundations of a wealthy lifestyle
A study conducted by the Australian Stock Exchange reported that nearly 25% of investors over the past two years were aged 18 to 24. These young Australians were found
February 9, 2022
Demystifying loan jargon
Planning to apply for a loan but confused by the myriad of banking jargon? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to understand loan terms and the multitude of acronyms used
January 18, 2022
Quarterly economic update: October – December 2021
Coronavirus Victoria and New South Wales saw their economies roar back to life as they emerged from lockdown just in time for a new kid to arrive on the coronavirus
January 12, 2022
6 steps to a sustainable Christmas
Just as the Grinch stole Christmas, excess spending can rob us all of yuletide happiness. Seasonal credit card splurges can create ballooning long term debt, while unnecessary consumption inevitably leads
December 21, 2021
Closing the gender superannuation gap
Most people, when asked about retirement, will tell you they’re looking forward to it. However, for many women, the approach of retirement is viewed with uncertainty. In recent times a
December 3, 2021