The end of financial year is approaching fast, and this year many people have things to deal with they may not have dealt with before. It is vital that you get the service providers you need sorted, especially this year as Financial Planners, Accountants and Financial Counsellors are frantically busy dealing with the normal end … Read more
Let’s start with the good news, Shell petrol discounts provided by Coles dockets have almost doubled in value, even though they remain at 4c per litre. 4c per litre when fuel is $1.50 per litre is approximately a 2.67% discount, when fuel is $0.80 per litre the discount is now 5%. Sounds great right? Now … Read more
Financial issues arising from COVID-19 are arguably one of the most confusing, drastic, and important situations consumers of all types have had to encounter in our lifetime. You would think that a Financial Adviser would be one of the first points of call for many consumers who need help, with qualified, authorised, and experienced financial … Read more
Bit of a horrible disruption this virus thing isn’t it? Who would have thought? In my lifetime there have been plenty of disruptions. But this one has got to take the cake. Has my life changed dramatically? Not really, I already work at home and avoid crowds. I have toilet paper from “Who Gives a … Read more
Wow, just wow right? Who would have thought that with everything going on in the world, people would be threatening violence over trying to buy bulk toilet rolls and for no real reason? Social media does have a lot to answer for here, but so does regular media, human nature, our education system, and a … Read more
Good advice is out there. Need help finding it? Have a look at this article in ifa magazine for some of my opinions. Financial Relaxation is worth the effort of finding good advice. https://www.ifa.com.au/opinion/27588-how-dare-you?utm_source=IFA&utm_campaign=03_02_20&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1&utm_emailID=875810f374cc3eca150051e410dca50cc0f8b47e23ea8c2d0b5125838e386b90
The smoke haze is distressing, and we are only 20 kms from Melbourne CBD, nowhere near the fires, nowhere near the disaster areas. This haze is a mild annoyance to us, but it is enough for us to feel empathy for those who are really suffering. And increasingly as well as empathy, some guilt. Guilt … Read more
I can type. With both hands. (Just). 10 days ago, I was carrying a large heavy box of stuff to donate to the charity shop out to the car. I couldn’t see where my feet were going, but I thought I was ok to get the box in the car, as I had opened the … Read more
There is a LOT going on in the Financial Planning Industry at the moment. Legislative changes, class actions, and investigations. A lot of Advisers and Licensees are exiting ….. and then quietly on the side, an impressive number of great planners going about their daily tasks to help people achieve a secure financial future. I … Read more
