Here’s a truth most Australian 30-somethings discover too late, the super contributions you make this decade will outperform those you make in your 40s and
Ten years ago, neighbours Phil and Ann were both 55 and eyeing retirement. Phil built a portfolio of high-yielding mining stocks paying 8% dividends, generating
More Australians qualify for the pension than you’d think Here’s a number that surprises most retirees: you don’t need to be asset-poor to receive the
Sarah borrowed $700,000 at 5.8% to purchase an investment property that generates $650 in weekly rent, with tax-deductible interest. Next door, Marcus owes $18,000 across
The sale you’ve worked your whole life for For most business owners, the day you sell is the single largest financial event of your life.
When you start investing, two crucial questions determine your strategy: how long until you need the money, and how much risk you can handle. Time
The big picture Strong market returns have continued, however, the drivers of returns have changed over the last year, pivoting away from the US and
Why your employer’s 12% is just the starting point Your employer now contributes 12% of your ordinary earnings into super, a milestone reached on 1
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, there may be some valuable opportunities that are worth discussing with your financial planner. Depending on
Christine, 52, recently discovered she was paying $18,000 annually for insurance policies designed when her twins were toddlers. Her mortgage is now $120,000 (not $450,000),
