Why DIY Will kits are dangerous
A lot of people die without a Will, which means that the division of their assets after they die is determined by legislation set...
Emotions guiding our investment decisions
All too often, human nature causes us to be overly influenced by our emotions rather than logic. This is particularly relevant when it comes...
Making safety a priority
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has this week announced that they will be introducing new crash ratings starting from January 2018.
ANCAP will...
Car dealerships giving back
Along with the happiness, excitement, love and fun, the Christmas season also brings with it a reminder to everyone of those less fortunate that...
Get your car serviced before your Christmas road trip
As we are all aware the Christmas and New Year holiday season is almost upon us, and many of us have booked to take...
How to boost your retirement savings
We all know the old adage, if it seems too good to be true it probably is! This is almost always the case; however...
Top three factors to consider when buying a new family car
Christmas is just around the corner, and for many people this brings with it a family road trip during the holiday break.
We get a...
Getting the best car finance deal
Everyone wants “the best deal” right? Well, here’s a few little tips to make sure you protect your credit rating and ensure you get...
Buying a new or used car from a dealership can be fun
Outside of a house, for most of us a new vehicle is the next major purchase, replacing your current motor vehicle or buying your...
Helping your kids enter the property market
It has never been harder to enter the housing market with the average household now spending 40 per cent of net income on their...
We’ve lost the middle ground
For as long as I can remember my Opa has had a bowl of ice cream for dessert every night without fail.
For as long...
The difference the right insurance can make
Coincidentally, I spoke to two tradies recently who both suffered serious long-term injuries from seemingly innocuous workplace falls, with vastly different results.
The first tradie...
Investment bonds still have a place
In the 70’s and 80’s an investment bond, also known as an insurance bond, was a very popular investment vehicle that went out of...
Hidden salt lurking in our food
By now most of us know about the link between high salt diets and increased risk of heart disease.
But did you also know that...
Actions speak louder than words
Last week I was in the process of terminating a contract with a company.
The company with which I was terminating had been unreliable and...
Solving a moral dilemma
Every day we are fielding enquiries from people who wish to write Wills who have adult children and have entered into their second marriage.
Typically...
Learning the art of saying no
Saying ‘no’ to a request can be really difficult for many of us. It can stem from not wanting to hurt someone’s feelings or...
Have you made ridiculous goals?
When you read the title of this article, you would be forgiven for thinking that the ‘correct’ answer to the question is ‘of course...
Parents provide help
In recent weeks we’ve seen some announcements by both the Federal and State Governments that will help first home buyers purchase a home.
These announcements...
Legal inconsistencies in same-sex marriage debate
The marriage equality debate is taking centre stage in mainstream media once again following the decision of Australian tennis great Margaret Court to boycott...