Quality education is one of the best gifts you can give your children. But these days it doesn’t always come cheap — especially if you have more than one child. That’s why it pays to plan ahead. Considering a financial planner before big life changes...
In this special report, our Head of Professional Standards & Technical Services, Craig Meldrum, looks at the key take outs from the federal budget and what it means for individuals and businesses. It will include a summary of the tax, superannuation and social security changes...
Elizabeth Diacos interviews Chris Carlin, Financial Planner and Mortgage Broker from Master Your Money Now. This conversation is focused on income protection, and Chris has some really helpful insights for teachers who may be out on sick leave or stress leave, as well as pearls of...
This podcast is all about understanding what is involved in starting a financial planning business, and how to push yourself to take that leap of faith. Chris Carlin is a shining example of what dreaming big can do, and how important it is to look after...
On this episode, Chris Carlin shared that he loves working with millennials because what you do with your finances in your 20s and 30s is going to make far more of a difference in what you do in your 50s and 60. Apple: Podcast My Business:...
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%...
The Government has announced a number of changes to income support, predominantly JobSeeker arrangements and the Coronavirus supplement. Previously announced and implemented changes to JobSeeker and the payment of the Coronavirus supplement were scheduled to come to an end on 25 September 2020. The changes announced include: ...
How important is a financial planner for nurses? Such a great question and recently I had the privledge to be interviewed by Sue Walker, host of the Nursing and Midwifery Emporium podcast to discuss this question in more detail. To find out more go to https://nmemporium.com/index.php/2020/06/29/financial-planning-for-nurses/ If this...
Celebrating another 30 June with delicious treats from our good friends at Moo Mouth Coffee in Geelong June is always the busiest month for financial planners and this was no exception. 30 June is always like the finishing line for financial planners and many will be...
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...