Building and Running a Share Portfolio
Investing directly in shares can seem overwhelming for newbies or when market conditions turn hostile. Here is my 12-point plan that can be used and re-used as a reminder of what’s important, as well as…
Faces of Finance: Paul Benson from Guidance Financial Services
In this instalment of our Faces of Finance series, we interviewed Paul Benson, a financial planner at Guidance Financial Services.
10 Questions to Ask Before Buying Your First ETF
One of the common questions I get from new investors is how to buy an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), which is actually quite a straightforward process (and I’ve explored in further detail in previous articles). The…
A Guide to Buying Shares in Australia
If you want to buy and sell shares in Australia you’re going to need to sign up for a brokerage account (aka share trading account), and like most things, there are many different options to choose from.
Accessing Your Super During COVID-19
Before making any decisions, it’s important to understand what the impact of taking out $10k from your super in your 20s, will have on your retirement.
Investing in The World Around You
Maybe you catch an Uber to work while listening to Spotify and checking Instagram on your iPhone. Arriving at work, you open up Google and start researching your next holiday (at least the stats say…
Tips & Ideas For Teaching Your Kids About Money
Over the last few years talking and writing about personal finance, the recurring theme is that everyone wishes they learnt these skills in school. Now that’s a big issue in itself, however, if you’re looking…
I’ve Just Lost My Job — Now What?
It’s strange to be made redundant in your 20s, but unfortunately during this current situation, many young Aussies are in the same boat. Whether you just landed a graduate position or finally felt you’d settled…
The Fascinating World of Side Hustles
Side hustles are something that we’ve always done— making use of our knowledge, skills, time or an opportunity to make some extra money outside our normal 9 to 5. However, it’s only in the last…
Are You Going to Outlive Your Super?
You’ve just graduated from university and started your first job. The last thing you’re probably thinking about is your super. The thing is, if you make some small changes early on when it comes to…