The concept of investing in shares or other investment products can put a lot of people off. It can be difficult to understand, the share market is intimidating, and investment brokers generally only deal with people who have a lot of money to invest. Micro-investing came about as a way to help more people get …
If you could achieve your financial goals by simply putting money away in the bank, you wouldn’t need a financial plan. Unfortunately, life is a little more complex – it’s hard to understand the intricacies of investment, taxation and ever-changing rules and regulations, so you need professional help. Yet many of us resist seeking advice, …
There are many reasons we fall into the trap of overspending. One reason is we get bombarded with very effective advertising on social media where data scientists and algorithms seem to know what we will be tempted by before we do. Perhaps we are emotional spenders and buy things because it feels good. Maybe we’re …
Regardless of where you are in life, everyone can benefit from financial advice from a qualified professional. Whether you’re just starting out, saving for your first home, looking to invest in property or shares or planning for retirement an effective financial strategy can help you to reach your goals sooners. Our approach is an open …
“Do I really need this insurance?” It’s probably a question you’ve asked at some point when deciding whether to part with your money. But maybe the real question should be “What if I became ill, how would we cope?” Your health and wellbeing is the most important asset you have, so it pays to put …
Retirement is a period of life that many people spend years dreaming about: the chance to finally leave work behind and enjoy much-needed time with family and friends. While it’s natural to be excited about retirement, it’s worth getting all your ducks in a row before you say goodbye to work – and a regular …
3 out of 4 households in Australia have debt, and of those, 30% have accumulated debt more than 3 times their annual disposable income. It can be really challenging to get on top of debt and to find ways to pay it down, especially when interest rates are rising. However, a financial adviser can help. …
Key points Share markets have fallen sharply in recent weeks continuing the plunge that started early this year due to worries about inflation, monetary tightening, recession and geopolitical issues including the invasion of Ukraine. It’s still too early to say markets have bottomed. This will weigh on super returns for this financial year. Selling shares …
Picture the scene. You’ve found your dream home—a short stroll to the local schools, close to a leafy park to walk the dog and on a quiet residential street with the best coffee in town right on the corner. You’ve agreed a price with the seller. You’ve organised your deposit. And you’ve arranged a building …
Scamwatch is warning people to be aware of uninvited offers of help to recover money for an up-front payment, following a spike in reports of money recovery scams. These scams target people who have already lost money to a previous scam by promising to help victims recover their losses after paying a fee in advance. …