As a financial planner, I am used to saying things which some might construe as being offensive. We are talking about people’s money which I appreciate is a very emotional topic. And we also live in a society which is very easily outraged. But here is the...
Everyone has this thing called superannuation, but not many people know what it is. In this video, Financial Planner and Director Chris Carlin gives an overview on what super is and why it is so important. [embed]https://youtu.be/JNcJ0uDKreg[/embed] If you like this video, make sure you share it with...
If you could use one word to describe today's culture, what would it be? I would use the word ‘More.’ Think Oliver Twist, where he is asking for more food (I prefer the Family Guy version of this scene). It seems everyone has become like Oliver Twist and...
What is your hourly rate? And why is it so important? If you want to Master Your Money Now, you need to stop thinking about your income as an annual salary and start thinking about your income as an hourly rate. You will appreciate your time...
I am going to confess here. I am lazy! Like super lazy! I spent at least twenty hours a week on the couch staring at my phone, much to the disgust of my fiance I will usually choose fast food over a home cooked meal and skip a...
It seems ideal to hold your insurance cover in super. If we can pay our insurance cover in super (in the background), that is one less bill we have to pay out of pocket. However, there are some significant issues that you need to consider when...
What is the LEAP graph? If you get this simple often misunderstood concept, you will be able to truly focus on what is important when it comes to managing your money. [embed]https://youtu.be/gCFMkmPtetk[/embed] If you like this video, make sure you share it with your friends, family and work...
Before I start talking about this very important topic, I want to ask you a very honest question. Word of warning there is only one correct answer, and you may not like the result. What is the one thing that is holding you back from building true...
I want you to picture a friend who has just purchased a brand new sports car. Not a cheap sports car like a Porsche Boxster but a proper sports car like a Ferrari or Lamborghini. What would be the first thought that comes into your...
Have you ever heard your colleagues and work friends talk about salary sacrificing into super and wonder "Should I be doing that too?" Listen to Chris Carlin as he explains how super salary sacrifice works and how it can benefit your retirement savings. [embed]https://youtu.be/-dxuyt74xH4[/embed] If you like this...