The fast way to a life supported by passive income Imagine that, without any effort on your part, enough money regularly pours into your bank account to meet (or exceed) all your living expenses. Suddenly, work becomes optional and a world of opportunities opens up. That’s the ultimate in passive
What you need to know about sustainable investing As daily conversation in Australia is increasingly dominated by concerns about the environment and global warming, more and more investors are looking at how they can make a difference and choose sustainable or ethical investments as part of their portfolio mix. So
Why Millennials should be mapping their retirement today While millennials have for decades been treated like ‘the children of Neverland, who never grew up’, reality is fast catching up with this generation, who are now young adults between the ages of 24 and 40. Like generations before them, they are
Protect yourself through superannuation The attractiveness of superannuation as an investment and savings vehicle is well known. Although the federal government places limits on the amount of tax-effective contributions we can make, the ability to structure insurance arrangements through super remains. How does insurance through super work? The types of
Prepare for the unexpected Recently retired couple, David and Erica, were fit and active, and planning a sea-change when David suffered a stroke, leaving him unable to walk or speak. David had been a strong, strapping man, who now needed around-the-clock care. His doctor recommended either an aged care facility
Kids, Money & Apps We all want the best for our kids. Life throws many challenges at them as they grow up and one that is becoming more and more important is navigating the financial side of things – dealing with money in an ever-changing world. Wireless-based technology allows children
Federal Budget 2023-24 The 2023-24 federal Budget was handed down on 9 May, click the picture below to go to a succinct summary of the announcements related to personal tax, business tax, cost of living measures, tax compliance and superannuation.
Is FIRE For You? FIRE… Financial Independence, Retire Early. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? It’s easy to see why the FIRE movement is burning hot across the younger generations. The notions of financial independence and early retirement are surely appealing to the majority. But as with most good things, it comes
How much do you know about credit? According to Finder.com, there are currently more than 13 million credit cards in Australia with an average balance of around $3,000. In a population of just over 26 million, chances are, you have at least one credit card – 68% of us do!