Interest only loans have been the most popular type of loans for people buying investment properties because you get a tax deduction for the interest, and you maintain your negative gearing. But in the last year or so the banks have increased the rates on...
I worked closely with Lawrence for 4 ½ years until his tragic passing in January 2016. During this time, I observed how he managed his own finances and advised our clients. Here are three lessons we can learn from Lawrence. 1. Invest in yourself. Lawrence invested in...
Are you happy with the returns of your share and property investments over the last few years? Optimistic that things will continue? Or are you worried about an impending bear market (where shares and property prices start falling and pessimism persists). On this episode, Tim...
This episode is dedicated to my dear friend and business partner, Lawrence Shamrakov who passed away tragically as a result of a bike accident two years ago (20 January 2016). Lawrence’s cousin Gary Voskoboynik joins me today to speak a few people who were close...
The Government announced that there is going to be a Royal Commission into banks, financial services, and superannuation. This is going to cost you the taxpayer $75 million and will be concluded in a 12 month period. I prefer call it a Royal Witch Hunt. It is going to be an enormous waste...
I was honoured to receive the Future 2 Community Services Award at the Financial Planning Association (FPA) conference in late November. The following appeared in Professional Planner website and an article will appear in the next FPA newsletter which I will share in due course Reuben Zelwer,...