Don’t wait until your 60s to see a financial adviser
Ask most 30 year olds who their financial planner is and the typical response might be ‘huh?’ After all, financial advisers are for older people with plenty of money to
May 23, 2019
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8 common financial mistakes people make in their 30s
Climbing the career ladder, perhaps buying a home and starting a family – the 30s are an exciting stage of life. However, the decisions made now can make a big
April 11, 2019
Financial advice is not the same for everyone
Financial planning. That’s for people with lots of money to invest, isn’t it? Not necessarily. Sure, investment planning is an important part of financial planning, but underpinning the whole process
March 22, 2019
How much does it cost to raise a child in Australia?
Raising a child will provide you with countless experiences that money can’t buy. But it is still an expensive business. Here’s your guide to the likely cost of raising a
March 11, 2019
5 common financial mistakes people make in their 40s
The 40s are, for many people, a critical decade for building wealth. Income is usually on the rise, but so are expenses such as mortgages and school fees. Juggling priorities
February 16, 2019
The benefits of staying invested
Most investors will be familiar with the concept that it is “time in the market, not timing the market” that generates solid longterm returns. But many investors find it hard
November 23, 2018
Does the value of the Aussie dollar affect you?
You might think that only importers and exporters pay attention to the value of the Aussie dollar, but movements in the exchange rate affect us all. After peaking at US$0.81
November 12, 2018
A different way to help the grandkids
Many grandparents want to give their grandchildren a head start in life, and a common way to do so is to help by paying some (or all) of their school
August 2, 2018
New Year Financial Checklist
As we move towards the end of yet another year and ponder how fast the last 12 months have come and gone, many of us find ourselves thinking about the
December 23, 2017
How much money do you throw away?
While the move is on to become a cashless society, notes and coins are likely to be with us for some time yet. ‘Touch and go’ payments may be increasing,
November 26, 2017
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
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