So you’ve taken the leap and decided to move in together. It’s an exciting time which can take your relationship to a new level, but it can also add new pressures as you address practical matters...
Truly, I despair. Despite all the publicity about internet scams, I nearly fell over when I read this week that “123456” is still the most popular password. Why not just put your money in a...
There are plenty of upsides to buying an investment property that already has a tenant, as well as a raft of risks. Here’s how to minimise them. Purchasing an investment property that already has a tenant...
What are the best countries for a comfortable retirement? What countries have the best retirement-income systems? It seems the answers to these questions are rather positive for Australian retirees. The recently-published 2017 Best Countries survey from...
While the implications of housing affordability is often acknowledged when it comes to younger Australians, the repercussions it’s having on pre and post-retirees also requires attention. According to figures published last month, couples living in rental...
If you’re like 56% of young Australians, you probably couldn’t say exactly how much money you have in superannuation, but according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), what you’ve got in super...
Any renovation project, large or small, can be all-consuming in terms of your energy and money. Here are six loan types that can help you with the latter. Considering transforming your home from ‘blah’ to ‘brilliant’,...
One of the underlying attributes of Australia's superannuation system is that it starts young adults saving for retirement as soon as they join the workforce. Without compulsory super contributions, many millennials – aged in their twenties...
No-one wants to think about death in the prime of life. But it's important to decide what will happen to your assets when you die. Find out how you can give instructions to your family...
New Year resolutions and portfolio rebalancing face common challenges. Both spring from the best of intentions. Both can drift into the background as the holiday season draws to a close and the urgency and demands of...