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It's true, a new year calls for new resolutions. Your new plans, updated goals and renewed dreams. Now is the right time to set yourself up with your updated wealth creation and protection strategies designed specifically around YOUR renewed dreams, goals and desires....

What is the right strategy around how to maximize your savings before retirement? Maximizing your savings before retirement can be a confusing process. So, what is right for you and your circumstances?Often people just aren’t sure of what they need to be doing well...

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.I have put together a few snippets of information that was released to Shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Reflecting Berkshire’s Performance vs. the S&P 500, in Feb 2020. Some things to ponder and perhaps expand your knowledge through...

Key points The rout in financial markets has continued, on the back of coronavirus, made worse by a flow on to oil markets. The risk of a deeper hit to economic activity has risen. Key things to watch are the daily number of new cases, measures of economic stress and...

Coronavirus.. Heads up, eyes forward, hands washed and dreams are still there.With the coronavirus advance we all have to do our part right now, so this is my unique way of doing it. Please read and access these resources below... People are struggling to find their...

Not sure how you felt as 2020 came into existence but for me it felt very auspicious and the anticipation of this new year and new decade seemed really exciting. And add to that, the emergence of the Chinese new year being a Rat. Please don't let the name "Rat" fool...

Firstly, owning your own business you’ll know all about the challenges of admin – keeping your accounts, finances and income flow all on track. It’s not easy. The last thing you need is a ‘no’ on your home loan application because of the paperwork.But here’s some good...

Budgeting can be hard. So, we have 5 top tips on how to set budget goals. Even when you think you’ve got it under control, a curve ball flies at you and suddenly you’re struggling again. Take a breath. Whether you’re a total beginner or a budgeting spreadsheet pro,...

“Stay the course. No matter what happens, stick to your program. I’ve said “stay the course” a thousand times, and meant it every time. It is the most important single piece of investment wisdom I can give to you” John C Bogle, Founder of Vanguard “Our Perspective on...

7 Hot Tips to improve your chances of getting a mortgage or refinance approval   If your resolution is to get a mortgage any time soon, here are 7 things to think about that could definitely improve your chances of getting a mortgage or refinance approval on your...

There are 7 things a home buyer needs to know to be ready to enter the market. Here are the top 7 things a home buyer needs to know for buying your first home. 1)  Bigger deposit, better position Some lenders can offer low-deposit loans for less than 5 percent of the...

Why should I be comparing home loans right now?   Our circumstances are always changing. So, why should I be comparing home loans right now?  We get new jobs, have kids, retire or become empty-nesters. Regularly reviewing your home loan can put money in your...

Tax Tips For Property Investors – preparing for Tax Time Everyone could do with a little help come tax time and these are our 6 top Tax Tips for Property Investors.   Whether this is the first tax season you’ve faced as an investor, or they’re a veteran property...

Are you making the most of investment property tax deductions?   As an investor, you might not realize there are investment property tax deductions you could be making on smaller items within your property. That could mean valuable savings at tax time. However,...

Are you a woman who is in control of your finances? With many women likely to become solely responsible for their financial wellbeing at some point in their lifetime, you might very well want to be in control of your finances from now. Along with higher rates of...

Financial stress is increasing. 70% of the workforce are now worrying about money and their personal finances. The banks are tightening their borrowing criteria so financial bailout and consolidation of current debt is becoming increasingly difficult. More than 40% of...

‘When implementing a debt reduction strategy, always focus on servicing the clients and the debt will go away, rather than focusing on the debt where the clients go away’. What we focus on becomes our reality. Choose wisely. “It is not strength that matters, its...

Increased Savings If you have an ongoing payment say, for a car, the moment the debt is paid off put that exact amount into your savings. If you don’t, either your income will drop or your expenses will increase to match. Since you were able to make the payment before...

When things break down it’s not uncommon for unexpected bills to result. Depreciation is a physical/financial expression of entropy, the tendency of matter to break down or wear out. If you manage to put half of this extra amount of unexpected bills into savings you...

How Important Is Your Credit Score? There are few common misconceptions regarding your credit report and overall credit score.   The Myths and Facts About Your Credit Score  Myth 1: A credit score is more important than the credit report. Fact:Knowing the...

The Law of Compounding applies to everyone… and is always working. “The Law of Compounding interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it… he who doesn’t… pays it.”Albert Einstein Albert Einstein called compounding the eighth wonder of the...

FOUR new Government measures proposed to address Age Pension / Superannuation / Retirement due to longer life expectancies. One of the focuses of these changes is helping retirees prepare financially for a longer and more secure life. It is in response to increasing...

We believe that a successful investment strategy starts with an appropriate asset allocation. Most suitable for YOUR objective. The below chart reflects this in Investments / Shares / Vanguard’s latest annual index chart . One of the key lessons of investing is still...

Aussie’s are proving to be NOT the best savers and are living on what we term as “hope-ium”. So when it comes to retirement, how much is enough? Recent history is generally showing us that unless you have a greater awareness and establishment of a retirement plan you...

What 6 key aspects do you need to know about succession planning for your business? Succession planning describes the process of a business owner transitioning out of their business. Having a plan is essential to ensure the right option is chosen. Along with ensuring...

Our Cashflow and Debt Solution NOW Makes it Easier For You Managing your money has now been made easier with our Cashflow and Debt Solution program. Your personal Cashflow and Debt Solution ‘made easy‘ program is here. In this program we are going to show you how...

Despite the ever advancing information found online, the 5 Key Life Stages You Could Use a Financial Planner will always have a place in time for quality advice. It always pays to ensure you are getting the right advice.Life Stage 1 Buying Your First Home. For many...

Imagine having an app to keep your priorities on track with an account that thinks like you do. There is a Bett3r way and here’s how..   How to keep your priorities on track with an account that thinks like you do Choose THREE or More Goals ~ easily build your...

Warren Buffet in his most recent annual report for Berkshire Hathaway highlighted over the last 53 years an overall gain in ‘Per Share Market Value’ from 1965 to 2017 a massive 2,404,748% (yes that’s million) compared to the ‘S&P 500 with Dividends Included of...

Cashflow Debt Solutions Our cashflow debt solutions program now makes Managing Your Money easier. Structuring cashflow & debts efficiently and most importantly, to feel financially secure. Managing Your Money Made Easy We are going to show you how to make the...