Financial literacy really belongs to everyone, Mr Medcraft

Dear Mr Medcraft, Last week’s ABC TV Four Corners programme on the millions of dollars lost by investors to mortgage Continue reading →

KILLING SUPER SOFTLY

February 5, 2013: Superannuation isn’t so super for investors if the Government keeps changing the rules. The recent rumours that Continue reading →

Reading the tea leaves for 2013 and beyond

January 24, 2013: Crystal balling the markets and economy is a favourite pastime for economists at this time of the Continue reading →

Putting Australia into the Advent

December 10, 2012: Despite all the hoopla about Christmas spending and its value, the reality is that most Australians really Continue reading →

Protection Money

November 29, 2012 Having just received the latest premium rise for my Trauma insurance policy (up from the initial $80 Continue reading →

Pantry pangs

After having a nice lunch and a glass of Rose with a girlfriend on the weekend, I was inspired by Continue reading →

Noelene Dawes

Noelene Dawes lives and breathes emotional resilience, and recently launched her book on the topic – “Your Emotional Edge” – Continue reading →

Four tips before you sign up your next financial planner

The Federal Government has gone to some trouble to reform advisors under the Future of Financial Advice Act (FOFA) in Continue reading →

Going to the dogs with super

Longevity risk in the finance business is a euphemism for getting really old, running out of money, and become a Continue reading →

Diamonds aren’t always a girl’s best friend

October 8, 2012: There’s been a bit of buzz about rich single chicks aged between 25 and 40 years (the Continue reading →