Retirement is something we should plan for both financially and logistically, after all we want to be able to have the best retirement possible. If you’re nearing retirement age but don’t want to stop work entirely, there are many options available. One of those options...
Mention the terms ‘estate planning’, ‘will’ or ‘inheritance’ and thoughts of lengthy documents and complex legal terms often come to mind. But it’s not as complex as you might think. When you do begin planning your will, your financial planner should ask two key questions: ...
If you have been made redundant it is important to first remember it is your position that became redundant, not you. Most of the time, employers would love to keep you on. For some, redundancy can be a complete shock and leave you feeling uncertain about...
Firstly, what is a recession? Economists generally agree a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), i.e. declining economic output. Currently, Australia has not yet recorded two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction, so the technical answer is 'no! However, with a 0.3%...
How do you transition to retirement and how can a financial planner help? Listen to Greg as he speaks to Chris Carlin at Master Your Money Now talk about the importance and benefits of retirement planning. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njRSsoJz8LY[/embed] If you like this video, make sure you share it with...
What are the benefits of speaking with a financial planner when planning for your retirement? Watch as Chris Carlin, founder, financial planner and mortgage broker, speaks with Jim, a member of Master Your Money Now, to explore this topic in more detail. [embed]https://youtu.be/SMWrUZSK0X0[/embed] If you like this video,...
Check out our latest chat between Danni and Chris as they discuss why you need to think about your retirement now [embed]https://soundcloud.com/96threefm/danni-chats-with-chris-carlin-about-why-you-need-to-think-about-your-retirement-now[/embed] If you like this podcast, make sure you share it with your friends, family and work colleagues who can benefit from this audio as well. At...
Many times, I get questions such as, ‘why do I need to think about my super now? After all, I am not going to retire for another 30 years at least!’ Interestingly, this question was what my (future) wife told me on one of our first...
If by chance, you get to know me for more than five minutes, there is a high possibility that you will notice that I am a big sports nut! Ranging from soccer, cricket, AFL, formula one, you name it, I will probably know a bit about...
Are you ready to retire? Most people think of retirement from a financial concept, but there is far more to it than that. Chris Carlin, financial planner and founder of Master Your Money Now has helped hundreds of people understand retirement and shares his thoughts in this...