Blockchain technology is one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of the modern economy, with the potential to disrupt industries and change the way we think about trust and security. As an investor, it's important to understand the potential risks and rewards of investing in blockchain projects, and to take a strategic approach [...]
Inflation is a natural part of any economy, but it can have a significant impact on investments. As prices rise, the purchasing power of your money decreases, and investments that were once profitable can quickly become a losing proposition. This is why it's crucial to understand the effects of inflation and take steps to inflation-proof [...]
Are you feeling the heat of rising interest rates? It's natural to be concerned about how changes in the market might impact your finances, particularly with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifting rates faster than we’ve seen in over a decade. But it’s important not to stress about these changes, and remember that on [...]
Welcome to the new year! It's the perfect time to set some fresh financial goals and come up with a plan to achieve them. Whether you're looking to save a few extra dollars, pay off debt, save for your kids’ education, or invest in your future, setting financial goals can help you take control of [...]
It's that time of year again - time to set some major financial goals and make a plan to crush them! And let's be honest, who doesn't want to maximise their personal finances and achieve greater financial stability, security, and freedom? Many of us will finish 2022 and start 2023 with the best of intentions [...]
I recently came across a story whereby a man was scammed out of $75,000 worth of his and his wife’s savings, which they’d accumulated over a period of 3 years. This wasn’t simply a matter of him clicking on the wrong link, but rather being sold a ‘trading system’ that was making ‘risk-free’ returns, and [...]
“Out of the frying pan, into the fire” Many Australian expats in Singapore, along with most others, of course, have navigated through the difficulties that Covid-19 travel, and work restrictions presented, only to now be faced with rapidly rising rental prices as interest rates have surged. The vast majority of Australian expat households that I’m [...]
Australia’s superannuation system is one of the most tax-efficient retirement schemes globally, and with over $3 trillion of assets sitting within the superannuation system, it is certainly one not to be ignored. When it comes to Australian expats looking to repatriate to Australia, there is a great deal to consider when it comes to your [...]
Cash rates globally have increased rapidly since early 2022, and whilst they’re still low by historical standards, it has certainly created a great deal of volatility across equity and fixed-income markets across the globe. With higher inflation expectations looking likely to remain for the short to medium term, and interest rates unlikely to return to [...]
Whether you’ve been away for one year or ten, repatriation can be an especially emotional and disruptive time. We’ve compiled a checklist of things to consider for a smooth repatriation. It’s best to plan at least 3 months in advance so you have plenty of time to sort out all the details of your move [...]
