by melissa | Sep 16, 2019 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Retire Right
Rate cuts are a way for the RBA to help stimulate the economy When the RBA lowers the official cash rate, banks may follow suit and lower interest rates on the loans they provide. When rates are lower, you pay less interest on your debt, freeing up money for you to...
by melissa | Sep 10, 2019 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Care for others, Financial independence, Home and family, Protect my lifestyle, Retire Right
Overview and outlook – Global markets Recession risk continues to increase, and the actions of the US President are not helping. Escalating the trade war through further increases to tariffs and sledging of his own Central Bank are causing concerns in markets...
by melissa | Oct 7, 2018 | Buy an investment property, Financial independence, Retire Right
Create a passive income stream Many people look to traditional income investments like term deposits when they think of a passive income stream. But with falling interest rates it may be more appropriate to look elsewhere for investments that offer an income...
by melissa | Oct 7, 2018 | Buy an investment property, Financial independence, Retire Right
Is your retirement income on track? We look at many factors to help you determine if your retirement income is on track. We: Look at your existing assets (both inside and outside super) Estimate your projected retirement assets based on when you want to stop...
by melissa | Oct 7, 2018 | Buy an investment property, Financial independence, Home and family
Clever property styling does make a difference One of the best ways to maximise the profit on your home is to give it the ‘wow factor’ using clever property styling. It is like putting your best foot forward at a job interview. Your property needs to look its...
by melissa | Oct 6, 2018 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Care for others, Financial independence, Home and family, Protect my lifestyle, Retire Right
Money doesn’t buy happiness Most of us know that money doesn’t buy happiness. Australian researcher Hugh MacKay in his book, The Good Life (2013), concludes that “a good life is not measured by security, wealth, status, achievement or levels of happiness....