I was in Koh Samui, Thailand over the school holidays with my family. We had a great trip; weather was good, people were amazing, sea water was warm was and the kids were entertained. However, I made two elementary mistakes with how I accessed my...
The fall in the Australian dollar has made overseas travel more expensive for globe-trotting Aussies and will increase the cost of imported goods, but it provides a much needed boost for the non-mining sectors of the economy. After hitting its most recent peak in April...
The AFL season has started again and the traditional rivals are back at it. Collingwood versus Carlton, Hawthorn against Geelong, Adelaide eying off Port Adelaide and of course West Coast opposing Fremantle. Another great rivalry that has occupied the hearts and minds of investors is Shares...
As you may be aware, federal treasurer Wayne Swan, and Minister for financial services and superannuation, Bill Shorten have recently announced several changes to the superannuation system. Please note, that these changes are still subject to the ordinary political processes before they are set in law. [fancy_header variation="silver" textColor="#222222"]Superannuation...
We have a number of clients who are either considering buying their first home, or would like to assist their children to get into the property market. Saving up can be difficult once you consider a 20% deposit (if you wish to avoid paying Lenders Mortgage...
Most of us use credit cards on a regular basis to manage our day to day expenses. Here are some principles to keep in mind when using the plastic. Rule 1 - Always pay off the balance in full each month This seems like a simple thing,...