How a coffee each day can take years off your mortgage
In light of the first interest rate rise occurring in 6 months on 2nd November as I write this sitting at my local café...
Market Update – September 2010
Australian and Global equity market performance was strong in September with global equity markets (MSCI World index...
The Value of the Australian Dollar
The Australian dollar overnight in the United States hit $1.00 for the first time since it was floated in 1983. I think I...
Goals for Gold!
commonwealth games, dreams, financial planning, goal setting.
Impact of New Federal Government
The re-election of a minority Australian Labor Party (ALP) will have a number of consequences for our money. These is a...
your definition of wealth
Some of us are very clear on what they want in life. While others of us can be a little more carefree in nature and have...
Getting Your Plans in Order
This week I caught up with Zoe Lamont, one of the brains and inspiring energy forces behind the 10thousandgirl campaign. We...
Values based approach to financial advice
This month I was interviewed by Anneli Knight who writes for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age about Values Based...
Wealth Creation, Tax and ‘EoFY’
This time of year gets a little crazy in the run up to the end of financial year. With the 30th June being the final date...
Henry Tax Review.. Is it super?
This week the Federal Government released their response to the Henry Tax Review which was looking at the areas of...
Artwork for your retirement
Many people are attracted to owning artwork not just for the visual value but also for the investment potential. This type...
Exchange Traded Funds.. an index listed on the market
From a portfolio construction perspective having Core portfolio exposure into a market sector which is not actively managed...
Debt Recycyling
For many of us, owning a home is only possible with the financial challenge of repaying a large mortgage. The focus is on...
Anti Detriment Payments and Deduction.. Anti Who?
We all know the power of anti-oxidants in our foods that provide our bodies with goodness. Another 'anti' I want to...
Margin Lending Back In Favour
At the height of the downturn in the Global Financial Crisis and in the months following Margin Lending received a...
How much is enough?
Last month I ran a course on Superannuation. There are a few things that often come up when the conversation about super is...
Investment Property 101
Owning property as an investment option when it comes to creating wealth provides some investors with a sense of...
Insurance 101
Most people think that their superannuation provides enough insurance cover or they think that they do not need added...
Borrowing Money to Invest
Borrowing to invest has previously been a good way in the past to use someone else's money to make money, and receive the...
A Golden Opportunity
Gold is one of the oldest investment assets and commodities in the world and can be used to provide balance against changes...
Back up planning with Derek Zoolander
I was watching Zoolander the other week and it got me thinking about the importance of having a back up plan. Do you want...
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