MOST Australians recognise the need to set aside money for retirement. What’s not always clear is just how much cash is needed to support a pretty decent lifestyle in our retirement years. There really isn’t one single answer or amount to answer the question of...
As the entire worlds knows, the UK voted to leave the 28-member European Union and abandon their economic and political partnership. The world watched closely, but not as close as Australian diplomats, despite their gut feelings that it didn’t look like good news. Why did Australia...
Everyone wants to be wealthy, but for most of us, that’s a distant dream called “someday”. Some of us may eventually find a way to become self-made millionaires, but putting your hopes and dreams into someday just isn’t going to cut it. The younger you are...
If you’re getting closer to retirement and you’re interested in consulting with a financial planner Sunshine Coast, it’s best to speak to more than one so you can compare the services they offer and narrow down your choice to the best one for you. Here are...
It's becoming increasingly popular for Baby Boomers to use their Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) to purchase investment property. However, when doing so many investors make errors. We’ve recorded the 6 most common errors individuals make when using super to purchase property. Debt and SMSF Self-Managed Superannuation...
Financial planners on the Sunshine Coast are urging everyone to take better care of their finances. A recent report revealed that one of the Queensland’s oldest financial institutions hit a major snag with duplicate transactions showing up in their customer’s accounts. Even though the bank was...
Buying your first home is undoubtedly a very exciting experience and an unforgettable milestone in life. With the freedom of home ownership comes the prospect of investing in your future while owning your own little piece of the world—this feeling is pretty amazing! No matter...
Many sectors of our market have been feeling the pinch over the past few years, so it is surprising to learn that sales of new automobiles have been consistently increasing since 2012. In fact, Australians purchased more cars than ever before in 2015. Purchasing a...
According to a 2013 financial literacy poll conducted by Mastercard, New Zealanders are the most money-savvy people in the Asia-Pacific region. The study included 12,000 respondents from 27 different countries. They were asked about their level of understanding on three different money topics: basic money...
Financial planning can be challenging and our financial planners on the Sunshine Coast understand how difficult it is for some people to reach their financial goals. So, our planners came up with a list of 10 things anyone can do, regardless of income, to help...