When it comes to investing, market volatility is to be expected. Despite common perceptions, money can be and is still made in the share market despite its volatile nature you might just need the right financial planner. Often in a volatile market, people panic and start...
From trade wars to Brexit, North Korean tensions to Italian political turmoil, we’ve had plenty of noise to deal with. So, what do we mean by “staying the course”? Focusing on the financial goal you set in the first place and ensuring your behaviour aligns with...
MYMN Note: This is an email I received from James Pollard from The Advisor Coach (he is a coach for financial planners because financial planners need coaches and advice too!) and I loved it so much I wanted to share it here which James has given me permission to...
Many Australians are feeling the uncertainty of the current situation and are looking for ways to shore up their financial position, regardless of whether they have been directly affected or not. Managing your costs and expenses can be an effective way to help you through this...
I have been reading a fantastic book called The One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen (you may have heard of him with the Chicken Soup For The Soul series). I read the text below and I had to share it with you as I...
I have been just reading "The Cashflow Quadrant: The Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom" by Robert Kiyosaki, author of the well known, must read, financial classic, "Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class...
Six Things You Must Do To Financially Survive Coronavirus I know for a lot of you this has been a very challenging week. It breaks my heart to hear and see people losing their jobs, their small business and their life’s work during these unprecedented times. We...
There has been a great tide going out in the last four to six weeks across the world due to the Coronavirus Epidemic. In a time like this, what do you do to overcome the financial storm that comes with it, without being hit to...
For many Australians, entering the property market and purchasing their first home is often challenging due to the large deposit required. The Australian Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) is designed to assist eligible first home buyers purchase a home sooner by allowing them to...
There is plenty of talk at the moment that we should be teaching financial literacy in schools. It sounds great in theory, but let's take a moment and think of the teachers. Teachers are under so much pressure at the moment. Paperwork, lesson plans, regulation, dealing with...