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What financial actions should you take in response to coronavirus?
Season 1 Episode 104
Given many people are worried about the unknown consequences of the Coronavirus, I thought it was timely for me to share my thoughts and advice. Like…
6 years ago
My insights on the power of a gearing strategy
Season 1 Episode 103
Borrowing to invest, particularly in property, has been a very popular investment strategy in Australia. A mortgage is a wonderful servant but a terr…
6 years ago
What impact will coronavirus have on your investments?
Season 1 Episode 102
Coronavirus’ impact on share markets is a hot topic at the moment. We’ve seen global markets fall by over 10% between 21 February and 2 March 2020. I…
6 years ago
The cost to hold an investment property hits an all-time low
Season 1 Episode 101
Over the last few weeks, lenders have aggressively cut fixed rates, particularly for investors that borrow on an interest only basis. Three and five …
6 years ago
Major and important changes to income protection insurance
Season 1 Episode 100
I wrote a blog in December last year about how difficult personal risk insurance (e.g. income protection, Life and TPD) is becoming to obtain. Also, …
6 years, 1 month ago
It's a perfect time to sell dud investments
Season 1 Episode 99
With share markets at an all-time high and sentiment in the property market recovering, it is a great opportunity to divest of any underperforming (d…
6 years, 1 month ago
Are investment-grade apartments primed for growth in Melbourne and Sydney?
Season 1 Episode 98
Over the past few years I have observed a strong trend of investment-grade house prices growing stronger than apartments. It is true that all markets…
6 years, 1 month ago
What are the best alternatives to term deposits?
Season 1 Episode 97
With term deposit rates currently ranging between 1% and 2% p.a., and the prospect of further rate cuts by the RBA, many investors are contemplating …
6 years, 1 month ago
Tax benefits associated with investing in shares
Season 1 Episode 96
Investing in shares can produce tax benefits. But it can also result in tax liabilities too. Terms such as “franking credits” and “imputation credits…
6 years, 1 month ago
What does (should) a financial planner do for you?
Season 1 Episode 95
An independent financial advisor does a lot more than just tell you how to invest your money. In fact, a lot of the work they do is ‘behind the scene…
6 years, 2 months ago