The Dow is off ~25 – 30% this year. Trump has banned all travel from Europe, with the exception of the UK. Sporting seasons are being cancelled, the Olympics might even be next. Nobody appears to be immune from the Corona Virus (COVID-19), with politicians, sports stars, actors and everyday people contracting the virus. What [...]
“Success is where preparation meets opportunity” - Bobby Unser You’ve made the shift to Singapore from Australia, and you’ve now officially joined the ranks of being an Australian expat. You’re quickly making new friends on this little red dot, travelling around the region, experiencing new cultures and wondering why you didn’t make the move sooner, [...]
“Sticking your head in the sand does not prevent the tide from coming in.” ― K.J. In the world of financial planning, we’ve seen all sorts of strategies and advice being provided, but just how do you separate fact from fiction. How can you tell the brilliant from the BS. Below I have dispelled some [...]
It is clear that financial intelligence is significantly lacking from our schools’ curriculums. If you’re a parent wishing to raise financially intelligent children, you’re going to need to take on the responsibility yourself. Below are my 6 top tips to raise financially astute children, and start to develop the skills early that they will take [...]
Over Christmas last year I spent some time back in Australia seeing family, friends and clients. During some of these meetings, it became quite clear to me that as consumers, we don’t pay enough attention to what’s really going on with our credit cards, and just how much they’re really costing us. Gold, Titanium, Palladium, [...]
One of the greatest worries for many parents is that they would leave their children orphaned due to an unforeseen event. It is these unthinkable events that we need to plan for and ensure that we have the right plans in place to ensure our children are cared for. There are two important steps that [...]
To be debt free is a key goal for many of us, however it’s important to recognise that there is both ‘good debt’ and ‘bad debt’. You can read more about the difference between the two here. For those who have a range of different debts, it can be an overwhelming feeling. We have ranked [...]
They may be tiny little people, and one of life’s greatest joys, but new babies certainly have the potential to rack up some expected expenses. Whether you’re currently thinking about having your first child, or you’re already on the path, it’s important to start preparing for some of the costs that you may not yet [...]
A study conducted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) this year found that children aged 5 – 12 scored 63 out of 100 points in a measure of how financially savvy they are. Of particular note, this is 1 point higher than the adults scored. It is also interesting to note that the children [...]
There’s far more to retirement planning than simply making mandatory contributions to your superannuation fund or putting your surplus cash each month into a savings account. With an aging population and growing numbers of people over 60 living below the poverty level, far too many are either not saving for their retirement with a plan [...]
