Retirement villages in Australia offer residents a unique range of retirement living options, including accommodation options, facilities and services. Many retirement villages feature pools, golf courses, regular social events and 24-hour emergency assistance. For many people, retirement is a new and exciting stage of life where you can relax after years of hard work, take … Read more
If you are surprised at how prices in cities and regional areas have risen even in the face of the social and economic havoc caused by COVID-19, you’re not alone. If you are thinking of buying property, you may even be a little concerned about what the current property market means for your buying decisions. Is timing everything, or is time in the market more important? Whether you’re a first … Read more
When you’re comparing things like insurance, credit cards and home loans, comparison websites can be helpful. But they have limitations and may not cover all your options. What to keep in mind They make money Comparison websites are businesses. They make money in different ways, for example: from sponsored links by showing sponsored links before … Read more
You’ve worked hard to build your retirement nest egg and now the time has come or is approaching for you to begin the “decumulation phase” — taking withdrawals in retirement to live off your accumulated assets. This can be a very exciting time in your life where you get to live out your retirement dreams. … Read more
Buying your first investment property can be a bold step towards a more prosperous and secure future. But it also poses risks. The Successful Investor’s Michael Sloan outlines five strategies to help you take the right path. My 5 essential investment property tips 1. Equity Most people use the equity from their home to help … Read more
NFTs have been circulating in recent headlines, along with words like “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency”. You may have seen them parodied on the U.S. television show Saturday Live or heard them discussed on your favourite podcasts. So what’s all the hype? What’s an NFT What are you actually getting when you buy one What risks are … Read more
If you’re about to launch or you’re in that exciting first year of business, make sure you get a solid grasp on the ‘money side’ early on. While your focus might be on building a customer base and driving sales, developing good cash flow habits stabilises your business and should be equally prioritised – if not more. Poor … Read more
What is FIRE? If you’ve ever considered early retirement, you could join the FIRE movement. FIRE stands for “financial independence retire early.” During their working years, FIRE investors invest as much of their income as possible in hopes of attaining financial independence at a young age and maintaining it for the long term—a.k.a. retirement. Their … Read more
A payday loan, also called a small amount loan, lets you borrow up to $2,000. You have between 16 days and one year to pay it back. While it might look like a quick fix, a payday loan has a lot of fees. For example, to pay back a $2,000 payday loan over one year, … Read more
Organisations promoting a supportive, open workplace culture are more likely to have better employee engagement and retention, as well as higher profits. Every business owner likes to think they’re fostering a great work environment, but sometimes this is a case of over-optimistic thinking. If you have problems finding the right talent or you have a high turnover … Read more
Every homeowner loves the idea of becoming mortgage-free faster and paying less interest in the lead up to that landmark event. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to get there sooner – whether you’ve just got your first home loan, want to increase your property equity or become mortgage-free as soon as … Read more
Whether you run a small business or a large enterprise, having a well-planned technology strategy is essential to the growth and ongoing success of your business. Well thought out technology strategies should not simply provide support for existing operational tasks, they should also proactively plan for future technology needs and contain policy and procedures relating … Read more