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 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....
by melissa | Oct 4, 2018 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Care for others, Financial independence, Home and family, Protect my lifestyle, Retire Right
Are you living the dream? Almost one in four Australians (23%) believe they are definitely or mostly ‘living the dream’. This is according to recent research from the Financial Planning Association.1 Here are six traits that have helped them to achieve their...
by melissa | Oct 4, 2018 | Be debt free, Buy an investment property, Care for others, Financial independence, Home and family, Protect my lifestyle, Retire Right
Giving to others As Christmas approaches, many people’s minds turn to the needs of those who have to make do with less at this time of year. This can be a good time to make tax deductible donations to a charity. Whether charitable giving is already part of your...
by melissa | Oct 4, 2018 | Be debt free, Care for others, Home and family, Uncategorized
Child care subsidy might save you money The new Child Care Subsidy which replaces the Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate on 1 July 2018, will be the most important issue to working families in Australia over the next six months. The change has come about largely...