Financial Planning tips blog

Here, your Sunshine Coast Financial Planner, Mike Beal, looks at the average super balances for different age groups in Australia…

What is Ethical Investing? Ethical investing, aka sustainable investing or socially responsible investing is where you consider not only the…

“Get Rich or Die Tryin!” So says rapper 50 Cent.  Well, turns out he could have lost the tryin part. …

  From Shane Oliver, Chief Economist, AMP.  Is coronavirus driving a recession, depression or an economic hit like no other?…

Recently I employed a painter.  I could have done it myself.  On the face of it, it would be cheaper…but…

Confused by the super fund fees structure in Australia?  You’re not alone!  Here’s a superannuation fee structure summary to help…

How much money do I need to retire on the Sunshine Coast? Ahhh yes, good question! This is one of…

Recently I met a couple in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast.  They had a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) but…

I’ve worked in financial markets for over 25 years. Even before this I had a keen interest in financial markets….

How do I invest inheritance? How do I invest my bonus? How do I invest lottery winnings? The following information…

Mortgage Brokers Commissioner Hayne recommended the borrower, not the lender, should pay the mortgage broker. Hayne proposed that commissions be…

The Barefoot Investor Book Review (barefootinvestor.com) The author has a cult-like following so I thought I better have a read….