Posts by Gerard Haskew
Market Watch – A bumpier ride
– Trump’s trade tariffs with possible repercussions in the form of a trade war and a shake-up in technology stocks, led by Facebook on the back of its privacy violation, meant March was a bumpy ride for Wall Street. The U.S. stock market finished the first quarter of 2018 with losses for the first time…
Read MorePlanning a Holiday? Here are some tips
With the summer holidays almost coming to an end, it’s not too late to do your financial planning for a last minute getaway – or start planning for 2019. Here’s how to minimise your financial stress for a well-deserved break.? Plan ahead The earlier you start planning, the more money you can save. And when it…
Read MoreWhy are more Australians choosing SMSFs?
More and more people are turning to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). We explore why SMSFs are becoming more popular and look at their benefits and risks. What is an SMSF? An SMSF is a private superannuation fund that’s regulated by the Australian Taxation Office. You manage it yourself and can have up to four members…
Read More6 Secrets of Successful Investors
Learn the top 6 secrets of successful investors and how to apply them. Boost your financial future with expert insights from Leading Advice.
Read MoreFeeling generous and want to make a difference? Here are five tips on giving to consider.
An estimated 14.9 million Australian adults (80.8 per cent of the population) gave $12.5 billion to charities and not-for-profit organisations in 2015–16.[1] For many people, donating comes as a response to a specific request, but if you feel strongly about helping out, why not budget for it? As well, many people plan to leave money…
Read MoreMoney Hacks
Help your teens and young adults manage how they spend and save. So your teenagers and young adults know how to spend, but do they know how to budget for the things they really want? Learning good money management should be an essential life skill. A reason to save For many teenagers and young adults…
Read MoreSuper Reforms
Significant changes to contribution limits to super could prove a challenge The changes to super and tax laws proposed in this year’s federal budget, then revised and adjusted by the government in September, have been passed through Parliament and are mostly due to take effect from July 1, 2017. That means that you have until…
Read MoreSavings Plan
How can you give your kids a kick start? Starting an Investment Plan now can help! With the start of the School year underway and the first week back over, now is a great time to start a regular Investment Plan. #startnow#investforyourkids #investmentplan #leadingadvice
Read MoreWorry-Free Retirement
Time to take action for a worry-free retirement. As another year draws to a close we reflect on the events and changes we have seen and how life seems to pass by more quickly every year. For those of us approaching or in retirement, it’s a great time to take stock of your situation and…
Read MoreEnd of year checklist
It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to relaxing with family and friends and perhaps getting away from it all. Now is also a great time to reflect on the changes to your situation over the last 12 months and ask yourself – does your financial plan need tweaking or updating?
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