Before I start, I want to acknowledge and thank everyone that spent a considerable part of the last month either fighting the fires or supporting those that were. The amazing RFS volunteers are obviously top of the list. I can’t list [...]

Another year gone. Another decade gone. This is my last article for year, and I would like to take this time to wish you all a safe and joyous Christmas and New Year. This article doesn’t have anything to do with [...]

We have all heard the phrase don’t put all your eggs in one basket. This is especially important when it comes to investing whether it be in super or not. What is a diverse investment portfolio Broadly, there are four types [...]

There are around 3 million Australians expected to retire in the next 10 years. For many of them, the main concern is whether they will have enough money to fund their retirement. If you are planning on retiring in the next [...]

Which business structure should you use? When you start a business it can be daunting, especially when you consider the different things you need to consider. There are the obvious things such as what tools you need, vehicles, premises and staff. [...]

One of the big dilemmas facing young people is whether to follow the Australian dream and buy a home or rent. While this article will look at it from a financial perspective, there are non-financial pros and cons as well. For [...]

Being self-employed certainly has its benefits, but there are also downsides. The immediate ones that come to mind are that you are responsible for everything and don’t always get to draw an income. However, there is also the long-term issue of [...]

You can increase your super balance without making additional contributions If you haven’t already, most of you will soon be receiving your annual super statements. Many people don’t look at them and in some cases they may not make a lot [...]