One in three parents agree digital purchases make it harder to teach children the value of money. It can be hard for children to understand what they can’t see. And …
Application review: Evernote
If you are on the path to something big — Evernote is where you do the work to achieve it. Write notes of all types, from short lists to lengthy …
Book review: Not my father’s son
In his unique and engaging voice, the acclaimed actor of stage and screen shares the emotional story of his complicated relationship with his father and the deeply buried family secrets …
Portfolio position and the Australian dollar
The sharp fall in the value of the Australian dollar (AUD) has been a major topic of discussion in financial markets. The AUD has predominately fallen due to the relative …
What are the benefits of investing in property through my SMSF?
There could be several benefits of buying property through an SMSF. Tax savings If you buy and hold property within your SMSF until you retire and then start drawing a …
Covering your life stage
Life insurance is more than just a lump sum payment to your family upon your death. There are a number of life insurance policies that have been designed to protect …
Application review: Microsoft Office Lens
Microsoft Office Lens is effectively a portable scanner in your pocket, allowing you to capture pictures of whiteboards, documents, and receipts to save and edit them digitally. While many apps …
Common superannuation mistakes and how to avoid them
Your superannuation is the key to having enough money to live comfortably in retirement. Yet many of us are letting our retirement dreams slip away by falling into some common, …
The risk of Melanoma in Australia
The early European settlers to Australia found themselves in a land alien to that which they had left far behind. Despite the multitude of differences, many echoed the sentiments of …
The psychology of retirement
Living the good life, retiring happy, wealthy and wise. Retirement is a little like Clark Kent taking off the Superman suit. It’s peeling off an identity – from an industry, …