Introducing Align Financial’s inaugural Stock Picking Charity Challenge! All you have to do is pick the top 5 stocks that you think will be the best performing over the next 12 months. Easy right? The entry with the highest portfolio of stocks wins a $500 donation to a charity of their choice. Full contest […]
10 actions that bring happiness
It’s the beginning of a new year and after the one we’ve just had, I think we can all take time to think about how we can bring more happiness to our lives. Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design into the present. Starting today, try these 10 […]
2020-21 Federal Budget: 3 Key Take-Aways
The impact of COVID-19 on the economy has delayed the release of the Federal Budget this year to October instead of the usual May announcement. On Tuesday (6th Oct 2020), Treasurer Josh Frydenberg proposed a range of measures to get our economy back on it’s feet, albeit a third wave of COVID-19. Financial Life Planner […]
6 Daily Habits for Productivity
Becoming productive and staying productive isn’t about hard-to-follow programs or tracking your every move on your smart phone. It’s about self-care. Taking the time to ensure your mind and body are fueled and rejuvenated, and developing these habits so you can focus on getting the most out of your day, is more important now than […]
Do news headlines impact share markets?
Do share markets care about news headlines? In April, the US share market posted its best month in over 30 years. How can this be? In the five weeks from 20 February through 19 March, 1.1 million US citizens filed jobless claims. During this time, the US share market fell 29%. In the following five […]