Personal insurance premiums have increased significantly over the past 18 months, running the risk that cost-conscious consumers might consider cutting back their cover. Suddenly those quick, off-the-shelf insurance products advertised on TV look enticing. But simple is not always cheaper, the cover may be inadequate or,...
Managing your money doesn’t have to be stressful. By breaking down your goals and establishing good habits you can work towards financial wellbeing. With one in four Australians reporting more financial stress after COVIDi, it’s no surprise many of us are concerned about the future. Between...
Common sense would tell you that if you think you’re receiving a scam call, hang up. But how do you know if it’s a scam call? Scammers are experts at luring unsuspecting victims and forcing them into situations where they end up handing over financial details or...
The pandemic and resulting lockdowns have led to a surge in online transactions globally. People are also using digital channels more and more for online banking and other financial services because they are easy, convenient and a faster method for fund transfers. But society’s growing...
As a cardiologist, many of the questions I’m asked on a daily basis concern statin drugs. It is my opinion that the medical profession gives statins too much power, but patients and the general public give statins too much pain. Here are my answers to...
Investing on behalf of your children can help give them a financial leg up and introduce them to good financial practice at an early age. However It’s important to pick the right vehicle. Tax, social security and the appropriate structure will all affect your decision. Whether it’s...
The amount of money you can contribute into your super each year is about to increase. The caps on concessional and non-concessional super contributions will increase from 1 July this year, meaning you may be able to put more money into super. Below we explain how the...
A trip to the nursery is a common activity for most of us, but are our resulting plant purchases putting our furry family members at risk? The answer, unfortunately, is that, yes, there’s a surprising number of plants (hundreds in fact) that can be poisonous...
What do you do with browning bananas? It’s a question I find myself asking over and over again, as there are only so many banana bread loaves a person can bake! With a couple of bananas looking a little too ripe, I decided to change things...
Markets in 2020 were challenging and unpredictable, but 2021 offers families an opportunity to review their portfolio and make sure they are still in alignment with their financial goals. Your life and your accompanying goals are bound to change, and you need to ensure your...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares. 
