Political campaigning is in full force around the country as the federal election approaches on Saturday 18th May. There’s a little more talk of the economy at this election than others in the past. And many of us may worry about the financial impact of party policies should either party win. But before you make […]
The Difference Between a Power of Attorney and an Enduring Guardianship
One of the questions most people answered incorrectly from our recent Financial Literary Quiz, is on the difference between a Power of Attorney and an Enduring Guardianship. It’s not a topic everyone likes to think about – the possibility of losing the capacity to make decisions about your finances, health and lifestyle, which is a […]
2019-20 Budget Wrap-Up
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered his maiden budget for 2019-20 on Tuesday night, potentially a few weeks before the Federal Election takes place in early or mid-May this year. One of the headlines from the announcement is the forecast of an estimated $7.1 billion surplus, which will be the first time the budget has returned “back […]
The 4 P’s of Spending
What are the 4 P’s of spending? Saving money is one of those difficulties for many people and being in the age of online shopping certainly presents extra challenges. It’s so easy to press a few buttons and before you know it, you’ve just spent your whole week’s wages in a few seconds. The next […]
Are you an emotional investor?
It’s a difficult question to answer yourself without considerable bias. And if you sat down and asked yourself about the types of decisions you make every day about your money, your answer might sound something like this: “No I don’t make decisions based on my emotions. I am definitely objective about the financial decisions I […]