By Bianca Hartge-Hazelman | 27 Feb 2019 What’s a resolution you’ve made for 2019? Put sorting superannuation on your list to boost your retirement savings this year If closing the retirement savings gap in superannuation is high on your New Year’s resolution list, then there are probably a good dozen or so things that you […]
Whatever your age, if you’re thinking of dabbling in investments like shares, managed funds or cryptocurrencies, here are a few things to steer clear of. You might be looking to invest your money in something (whether it be shares, manage funds or cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin) for a variety of reasons. You may have money […]
by Maria Bekiaris February 27, 2019, 11:39 am How to follow the correct process to ensure direct debit payments stop Direct debits can certainly be a convenient way to pay your bills. You don’t have to worry about forgetting to pay by the due date – although you do have to remember to have money in your […]
By Nader Naeimi Head of Dynamic Markets and Portfolio Manager of Dynamic Markets FundSydney, Australia In a recent address to senior Chinese Communist Party officials, President Xi Jinping warned of the threat posed by “black swans” and “grey rhinos”. They are both terms that have entered popular use over the last decade to describe perceptions of […]
With financial stress impacting one in five Aussie workers, see what steps you could take to improve your financial wellbeing. Some days you might feel confident you can meet your needs within the boundaries of your current income, whereas other days you may feel like you don’t have nearly enough funds in order to do […]
Need a new reason to get up in the morning? Enrich your life by finding and developing your next passion, with tips from psychology researcher Angela Duckworth. Ever watch The Great British Bake-off? It’s an addictive reality TV show about the hunt for Britain’s best amateur baker. Few of the contestants cook for a living — […]
By Dr Shane Oliver Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Investors might be confused about the mixed news coming out late last year for the Australian economy and what it means for returns and rates. Economic growth has been okay, and unemployment has fallen to five per cent which is […]
Embrace the spirit of Christmas by giving back to the environment this festive season. If ever there is a time for excess, Christmas is it. But it’s important not to forget about the waste you create amidst all the good times, feasting, gifts and celebrations. You’ve heard of the 12 days of Christmas, but here’s […]
Some ways to manage your money and your time this festive season. It’s the morning after the night before. You wake up on Boxing Day and stumble into the lounge room to face what looks like…Armageddon. There’s wrapping paper strewn all over the floor, every surface is covered with toys and knick-knacks that seemed like […]
Article by Stephanie Aikins www.nestegg.com.au With comprehensive credit reporting now common, tightening lending practices and open banking set to come in next year, the landscape of applying for finance is rapidly changing. Nest Egg spoke with an established mortgage broker to find out how consumers’ spending habits can impact their capacity to access finance. Never […]
Tailored Lifetime Solutions has been awarded the Firm of the Year at the 2025 Count.ed Conference on Hamilton Island. Chosen from a strong field of finalists, Tailored Lifetime Solutions was acknowledged for our professional excellence, commitment to clients and contribution to the advice community. The awards shine a spotlight on the Count network’s most outstanding […]
We look at how much money you might need each year and ways you can still budget for your social life. Australian retirees generally need a certain budget each year to live a modest or comfortable lifestyle, and industry figures recently revealed the highest annual increase in those budgets since 20101. The Association of Superannuation […]