2 cow economic model

As the Global Credit Crisis plays out the usual raft of Doomsdayers make outrageous claims about the death of capitalism.

Australia Day

Break out the Australian Flag, sing our National Anthem, wear the green & gold, put on an opal ring and wave a golden wattle – it’s Australia Day.

Carbon Tax - What it Means for Investors

Written by Your Money - Daily Mercury

The carbon tax is something that very few are in favour of, but it is the Government's preferred method for changing our behaviour.

Financial Health

Success in life generally comes down to an individual's self discipline. The ability to say 'no' to something in the short term for a longer term benefit.

Financial Health Check

If you’re over 30 years of age, when was the last time you visited your GP to get a health check up?

Financial Independence

Financial Independence is an oft-used term, so what exactly is it and how do we get there?

It's Time to Question Your Financial Planning Ideas

The Greek philosopher, Socrates questioned all aspects of life. In fact he was in the habit of approaching fellow Athenians of every class, age and occupation and bluntly asking them, without worrying whether they would think him eccentric or infuriating, to explain with precision why they held certain commonsense beliefs and what they took to be the meaning of life.

Long term investors profit from shares

While we would never consider having our home or property valued on a daily basis the mechanism called the Australian Stock Exchange does this for publicly listed Australian companies (shares).

Many Happy Returns

In the words of one of my old school teachers “It’s pencils down, hands away” for the financial year 06/07. The end of June sees a line drawn in the financial sand which provides a start and end date to measure a plethora of financial data.

Questions To Ask a Planner

Last week was “Financial Planning Week” and it enjoys the support of not only the Financial Planning Association (FPA) but also the Australia Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Parliamentary Secretary.

Savings always high fashion

Tuesday, 18 November 2008

What was your first experience with money? As we age our attitudes and beliefs tend to be based on our life experiences, particularly our experiences with money.

Self Discipline

Success in life generally comes down to an individual's self discipline. The ability to say 'no' to something in the short term for a longer term benefit.

The Hungry Ghost

The Buddhist religion has a realm of existence called “The Hungry Ghost”. In this state, the mind is continually plagued with longing and dissatisfaction.

The role of a Binding Death Nomination

Written by Your Money - Daily Mercury

This article discusses the role of a binding death nomination (BDN) within your superannuation.

What does the future hold?

Written by Your Money - Daily Mercury

When considering the best strategies to building wealth for your financial independence it is important not just to look at the current rules but to consider any legislative changes in the future.