Balancing Risk and Reward in Your Portfolio
If you own an investment property you will be aware that the return from the investment comes from two sources: income in the form of rent paid by the tenant
December 5, 2024
Retirement
Why do some believe the younger generation in Australia are worse off than baby boomers.
Why do some believe the younger generation in Australia are worse off than baby boomers. Young Australians today face many challenges that make them worse off compared to the Baby
November 4, 2024
When Life Changes, So Should Your Financial Goals
Marcus and Fleur, both in their 40s, led active, healthy lives with two teenage kids. Their financial plan was straightforward: work hard until their mid-50s, then retire at 60 and
November 1, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
2024-25 Federal Budget Summary for you
The Federal Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, has delivered his third Federal Budget. Note: These changes are proposals only and may or may not be made law. You
May 15, 2024
Regaining financial control after a scam
A year before retirement, Tess’s superannuation plan was on track, and she was imagining her post-work life. With savings of $34,000 at the bank, she was looking to park it
May 7, 2024
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
December 5, 2023
Your 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
October 24, 2023