It’s the time of year where many of us are looking forward to some well-earned time off. As we head into the summer months taking a trip away is an…

As a financial planner, I hear many reasons why people don’t think investing is right for them; from ‘I don’t have enough money’ through to ‘I don’t know where to…

It’s a sad reality today that many Australians are targeted by financial scams. It’s something that is often in the headlines and we hear countless warnings to be aware that…

There’s no denying that the financial planning industry is experiencing its fair share of challenges. From changes to education standards requiring some established planners to return to study or lose…

It wasn’t so long ago that the internet was restricted to your computer – you bought anti-virus software, and you were good to go. Today, so many devices from your…

Lately, I’ve noticed increasing buzz around early retirement strategies and so I read with interest a recent article on a couple who retired in their early thirties. It’s part of…

As everyone knows, it can be a whole lot easier to spend money than to save it. We all set goals in life, and often they involve our finances; buying…

There’s been plenty of noise lately around Facebook’s announcement that it’s entering the currency market with its newly branded Facebook Libra offering. It’s a move by Facebook to create an…

It’s a lament we have all had at one time or another: I wish I had more time for the good things in life. With the pace of life today…

The rise of the micro-investment model, often referred to as Acorns after one of the early-to- market products in the space, has been swift. If you haven’t heard of it,…

There is no denying that the world of work is changing; contracting, casual work, flexible hours and working remotely are fast becoming the new normal in many industries. Technology is…

It has been said that Australians, in general, have a love affair with credit cards and with hundreds of options available, they can be an attractive way to pay. But…