What To Do To Prosper In Retirement
Here is what you need to be doing in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s to prosper in retirement. Do you know how much superannuation you need to maintain your lifestyle in retirement? Your super is designed to last…
Top 3 Misconceptions About Financial Planners
Many Australians do not consult financial planners because of preconceived misconceptions they hold about advisers. No matter what your stage in life consulting a financial adviser is an investment in your future. A financial planner will work with you to…
The Importance of Personal Insurance Cover
95 per cent of Australians are underinsured1. While we happily insure our homes and cars, many do not realise that our ability to earn an income is our greatest asset. Injury or illness can have a devastating impact on families,…
What To Expect When Visiting A Financial Planner
Making the decision to see a financial planner means that you want to make a positive difference to your financial future. A professional financial planner can help you to understand the intricacies of investing, taxation, and the ever-changing legislation around superannuation. Here are four things…
Barefoot Investor – There IS Value in Advice
Book Review ‘The Barefoot Investor – The Only Money Guide You’ll Ever Need’ has sold over a million copies indicating there is a strong desire for Australians to be more financially literate. This is not surprising considering a 2016 MLC…
What can the new Mary Poppins movie teach us about life and money?
Mary Poppins Returns, although merely a shadow of the original film, has many financial life lessons that apply today – the importance of personal protection, estate planning, compound interest and investing for the future. (SPOILER ALERT) Michael’s Wife (Personal Protection)…
Lehman Brothers – 10 Years After Its Demise
A Decade after the Collapse It has been a decade since the worst financial crisis, second only to the Great Depression, has taken place. The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) saw millions lose their retirement savings. One of the largest players…
Managing Your Insurance Costs
You don’t have to cut corners on your insurance or sacrifice the adequacy of your cover to make your policy more affordable. Choosing A Payment Structure Choosing stepped premiums in the first few years of your life insurance policy may…
Your (Super) End-Of-Financial-Year Checklist
Elliot was recently asked by ANZ Super Insights to write an article about superannuation and the end of financial year. Read on for Elliot’s top tips on how to bag a financial-savings bargain by reviewing your super and finances before the EOFY.
Top 10 Investment Books To Read
Investment mogul and guru, Warren Buffett is reputed to read 500 pages a day. He says that knowledge builds up like compound interest. Indeed, reading is one interest that top business figures have in common. The books open you up…