[Infographic] Given the financial demands of everyday life, planning your retirement may be a relatively low priority. You may also think that you have plenty of time to plan. But before you put off planning for your retirement any longer, here are some key retirement facts you should consider. Talk to a retirement planning […]
Media personality Dave Hughes once worked in an abattoir[1]. Food writer and chef Stephanie Alexander left a career as a librarian to follow her passion for cooking[2]. Almost everyone toys with the idea of a career change at some stage. Reasons vary from a desire to be your own boss or wanting to make the world […]
When it comes to investing there is no fool-proof way to get it right every time. But you can be a better investor by avoiding some common mistakes. The simple fact is, there is no right or wrong – at least not until you have the benefit of hindsight. However, with skill, experience, a healthy dose […]
You may think that financial planning isn’t something you need right now, or that it’s something you’ll consider later or when you have spare money to invest. You may even think it’s complicated, or be concerned about putting your personal finances under scrutiny. But, let me just reassure you that financial planning is straightforward and […]
While as a nation we collectively face a large retirement savings gap, there are a number of smart things you could consider doing to help make sure your future financial security isn’t at risk. The savings gap Most Australians are financially unprepared for retirement, partly because we are living longer than ever before and we […]
Know what your options areThe first option that probably comes to mind is a residential aged care facility. These facilities provide accommodation and care depending on your personal needs. Care can range from personal care, such as help with showering and dressing, together with occasional nursing care to continuous nursing care for those with a […]
The weekend’s referendum in Greece resulted in a victory for the “No” vote with approximately 60% of voters opposing the acceptance of the conditions attached to loan bailout offers from creditors. Greek banks remain closed and Greece remains in arrears on its 30 June €1.5 billion payment to the International Monetary Fund. The vote has […]
Volatility has continued on the Australian share market over recent days as investors have become increasingly concerned over the magnitude of the sell-off on the Chinese equity market. Over the past month, China’s share market has suffered sharp price falls approaching -30% for the Shanghai Composite Index. However, due to the extraordinary strength of the […]
The cost of raising children rose 50 per cent from 2007 to 2012, outpacing growth in family income of 25 per cent over the same period.i The 2013 AMP.NATSEM Cost of raising kids report attributed much of the rise to education expenses, with food and recreation also eating into family savings. The lifetime cost of raising […]
