Author: Tom Haigh
Superannuation
3 Easy Ways To Boost Your Retirement Savings
Some believe once your superannuation account is set up when you start working, the rest is done for you. While that’s true in part, taking a ‘set-and-forget’ approach may mean you’ll miss out on opportunities to grow your super faster. Opportunities that could allow you to retire sooner than you thought possible. Taking advantage of […]
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What You Need to Know About Transition To Retirement Strategy
As you near your retirement period, your mind may already be filled with what you should do once the day comes. And it can make you feel pressured. The good news? You don’t have to retire in one go; you can ease into it gradually through a Transition To Retirement (TTR) strategy. How? Open a […]
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5 Easy Steps To Start Your Investment Plan
Are you ready to get started on building your wealth and securing your financial future? While there are no shortages of get-rich-quick schemes, you don’t want to be fooled into a scam that leaves you with less than you started. By planning ahead and mapping out your short-term and long-term financial goals, you can feel […]
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How to Deal with Rising Living Costs and Interest Rate Increases
With interest rate increases, housing affordability issues and rising living costs, many Australian families are under financial stress. Financial stress is a relatively common problem that many people face at one point or another. It is related to insufficient income, high expenses, and changing financial circumstances. From petrol to groceries to rising mortgage repayments, it’s […]
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3 Tips to Help Pay Off Your Mortgage as Soon as Possible
Home ownership: The Australian dream. Paying off your home loan early: The true Australian dream! Every homeowner dreams of paying off their mortgage as early as possible, but with years ahead of you, increasing house prices and rising interest rates, is it even possible to pay off your mortgage early? Fortunately, it’s not impossible but […]
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Estate Planning 101: The Top Dos and Don’ts
It’s important to have an estate plan. While it can be daunting to think about, if you do not plan your estate, many things could go wrong with your assets, including additional taxes. You want to make sure the assets you’ve worked so hard to accumulate during your lifetime go to the people or organisations […]
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