Why you need insurance in your 40’s!
Are you in your 40’s? Then this insurance insight video I created is for you!
No Grizzly Bears in This Market
An article by Shane Oliver; Share markets remained under pressure last week but I remain of the view it’s unlikely we’re sliding into a grizzly bear market as conditions aren’t in place for recession in the US, globally or Australia US shares fell 3.8%, [...]
The October Share Market Scare
Share Markets Fell sharply in October, led lower by the technology-heavy NASDAQ index in the US. Many major market indices are now in negative territory for the calendar year. A notable feature of market behaviour through October was that Bond markets also came under [...]
The need for advice is the one thing that won’t ever go away…
There is perhaps no greater critic of Australia's financial advice industry than Connect Financial Service Brokers chief executive Paul Tynan. At the same time, there is no greater advocate. Jamie Williamson writes. Having worked in the industry for more than 40 years, Paul Tynan [...]
KIDS & MONEY – How To Educate Your Children
Kids & Money - How do you educate your children about money without handouts? The problem with just giving money to your children is that there is the real possibility of ruining them financially as adults. We have linked a research paper about the Invisible-Money [...]
Superannuation Reform – Downsizing
Superannuation Reform; Downsizing - What does it mean for you? Downsizer superannuation contribution has arrived from 1 July 2018 which means that if you are 65 years or older you can choose to make a downsizer contribution into your superannuation of up to $300,000 [...]
Ethical Investments
Ethical Investments - What does it mean? Socially responsible investing (SRI), or social investment, also known as sustainable, socially conscious, "green" or ethical investing, is any investment strategy which seeks to consider both financial return and social/environmental good to bring about a positive change. The term describes an investment process that incorporates environmental and social factors when selecting [...]
First Home Buyer Financing Tips
It’s a daunting world for the first home buyer; skyrocketing median house prices, interest rates and an influx of lending platforms can scare off would-be home owners. Many wonder how they will save a deposit large enough to outbid seasoned investors, and parents feel [...]
Fall in house prices is ‘quite a bit larger’ than expected says ANZ
ANZ Bank has warned the pace of decline in Australia's house prices is "quite a bit larger" than expected, and likely to last longer than it previously forecast. With national auction clearance rates at a five-year low, ANZ senior economist Daniel Gradwell predicted in [...]
JPMorgan’s head of financial planning shares his 5 best tips to start investing
JPMorgan’s head of financial planning, Michael Liersch, shared tips for new investors. Liersch says most investors can be successful if they have a plan, manage their perspective, and stay the course. He also recommends that investors ask someone else – a friend, family member, [...]
