An important conversation with your parents (and your kids).

None of us likes to consider our own mortality. For our older loved ones, it’s an even more confronting topic and difficult to discuss. When Lindsay became ill, his family’s priority was to support him through his treatment and keep him positive and as comfortable as possible. Typical of his generation, Lindsay had always been […]

What will the Labor win mean for markets?

Labor’s election victory marks the end of the Coalition’s almost decade long reign. This election has seen several successful ‘teal’ Independents, including Monique Ryan, who ran against the incumbent Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg. With such closely aligned policies between the major parties, the main risk for markets will come if Labor needs to rely on the […]

Tap into the amazing power of compounding

This is an excellent and detailed explanation of the power of compound interest to boost wealth. It also explains the effect of tax and inflation. The article uses a simple example to outline how compounding works and finishes with a call to action to seek advice.