Investing in rental real estate looks like a great idea on paper. You just buy a place in a nice area, find tenants and let the cash roll in. However, there are some matters you have to consider…

Unfortunately, many people who need simple financial planning advice at different stages of their lives do not obtain that advice. Yet such professional guidance may make a significant difference to…

This is one of the questions that the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) at the University of Canberra set out to answer in its recently released report Saving Tomorrow.

Some of…

Understandably, the recent correction on world sharemarkets had some investors asking themselves and their advisers: "Is the market rebound over so quickly?"

It is an interesting exercise to look at…

The soaring Australian dollar has reignited the speculation that the dollar will reach parity with the US dollar in the near future. Please click the link below to read, AXAs Chief Investment Officer…

Delaying your retirement might seem like an unpalatable option but there can be an upside in terms of physical, psychological and social benefits.

If you had been planning to retire in the near future,…

Online scams are rife but there are ways to protect yourself.

Hilda, a German living in Zimbabwe whose husband apparently perished in a Spanish plane crash, wants to park $US10.5 million in your bank…

Online scams are rife but there are ways to protect yourself.

Hilda, a German living in Zimbabwe whose husband apparently perished in a Spanish plane crash, wants to park $US10.5 million in your bank…

Who would look after your family if you were injured, or even died? How would your family cope if you lost your income? Given the risks we face 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, personal insurance can…

Superannuation is an investment for the long haul, designed to ensure Australians remain financially independent in retirement.  However the tax advantage associated with super now make it an even…