Let’s chat about naturally ‘Calming the Crazy’ that is happening everywhere now! Whilst I can’t help you with any toilet paper ( I wish I could but I can’t even get my hands on any); I can help you with some awesome little recipes using Essential Oils. doTERRA’s Essential Oils are pure and are an…
Estimates of the size of the sustainable investment market vary from around $23 trillion to almost $31 trillion, with responsible investment taking into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions, whereas ethical investing being more of a values-based approach. In Australia, investments managed in an ethical or responsible manner came in at…
When you’re looking at properties it’s hard not to pick features you love. A great view. Beautiful leafy garden and pool. Moments from the beach. But purchasing an investment property is very different from purchasing your own home. You have to leave the ‘dream home’ thinking behind and start thinking in numbers, probabilities and what…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s summer; there’s plenty of parties on the horizon; a work bonus is on the cards; and sales are everywhere. What’s not to love about the lead-up to the festive season? Is it that you’ve put on too much of the holiday spend on your credit card?…
We have recently seen an increase in online scammers reaching out to access your computer, unfortunately a few of our clients have fallen victim to this. Its timely to remind everyone about online scams. Below is an article from the ACCC scam watch website. There is some important information in it. Scammers are increasingly catching…
There are a million health and fitness plans out there, but which ones work and which ones are just fads? Here are five simple facts to help you make your own decisions when it comes to living a healthy and happy life. Get the right amount of sleep How much sleep is enough? According to…
Do you have a small business with a partner or a family owned business and it’s a business that will continue after you have decided to exit or retire? Do you have a succession plan in your business? Somewhere around 70% of small businesses do not have simple agreements in place to protect the…
We’ve all seen the headlines – ‘Housing affordability crisis’, ‘Will Gen Y ever own a home?’, ‘Young buyers turn to bank of mum and dad’ etc. Yet despite media reports of an ‘affordability crisis’ in the Australian housing market, recent research1 shows that one in every five Australians owns an investment property – an increase…
The kids have moved out and the house is starting to feel empty as well as costing a lot to maintain. So is it time to sell up and buy something smaller? We look at the pros and cons of downsizing the family home. If you’re an empty nester or retiree who owns their own…
More than half of Australian women feel in control of their finances, but many are concerned about their savings and are missing out on valuable opportunities to boost their superannuation, according to new research released by MLC. The all-female study revealed just 57 per cent of women across the country feel in control of their financial…
