Investing in a volatile market

“I buy on the assumption that they could close the market the next day and not reopen it for five years.” – Warren Buffet Warren Buffet, arguably the world’s most successful investor, has long championed the ‘buy-and-hold’ investment strategy...

Super Guarantee to freeze

This time of year in the lead up to the Federal Budget there is often ‘noise and media’ around Superannuation, as the government decides what changes to tax system they may implement to assist with balancing of the budget.  I always try to stress to people...

Feeling a little Redundant…

Losing your job is never easy especially if it isn’t on your own terms, and can be as hard on your self esteem as on your finances. It isn’t just about loosing income it can be a loss of routine, self esteem and sense of security and requires a grieving process....

Money Goals before you turn 40!

In the first part of 2015 I reached a milestone in that I am closer to age 50 than I am to age 20 (yes I am a finance geek). As I reflected on this it got me thinking about what tips I would give to my younger self. So here it goes, my top 4 money goals to achieve...

Enjoy a Financially Free Festive Season

Well here we go again, it is almost Christmas here are our tips to surviving the festive season without a debt hangover in the new year!   Presents Try the ‘tacky sack challenge’ this year.  Each year my partner and I have a Christmas stocking challenge with a...