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Don't invest in property before asking yourself these 3 important questions. Have you heard it can be surprisingly low-cost to purchase an investment property ? Well, that's often the case, so why do the majority of Australian property investors stop at just property ? Before you jump in, ask yourself these three questions.
What return do I expect from the property ?
Mistake number one that many people make, is investing in property because they believe it is t...

Want to ensure financial sustainability even after your last official paycheck has landed? Whether retirement is a long way off or right around the corner, it's important to have a plan so that you can enjoy the retirement of your dreams. But where should you start? With so many options and information out there about retirement planning, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. This article helps demystify the process and breaks down the top considerations you should make when plann...

Two key financial steps to get right early plus, a guide to how much you will actually need to save for an early retirement. Attention millennials: the information below is not just about being frugal. After all, life is meant for living, right? Instead, this blog is about having a plan to reduce your debt and build your wealth so that you can work towards retiring in your 30s. Put it this way, if you start taking some simple steps now to get your personal finances in order, th...

'What happened to my inheritance?' you can hear your kids say (hopefully) years from now. Here's what you ought to know about retirement planning and spending the kids' inheritance. Planning on going SKI-ing? And, no, we're not talking about hitting the Swiss slopes next winter. We mean Spending Kids Inheritance. If you're weighing up whether to travel during your retirement, buy a luxury car or simply enjoy living the high life after years of working hard y...

Retirement, caravanning, sand between your toes, it all sounds pretty good, right? But how do your nomad travels financially stack up? Has the thought of being a grey nomad got you excited? Retiring to travel Australia (or beyond) without a care in the world. Leaving behind the old house and lifestyle for a spot of caravanning. After all, you're never too old for an adventure. Well before you sell up everything and kiss the kids and grandkids goodbye, there are few financial co...