Having bought property in 2001 at 19 years old, I get asked this question at least once a month: Could a 19 year old do the same today, in 2016? My short answer is: yes, they could. I’ll outline how in this post. The far more important question is: if they could,...
By Fran White There’s Death and Taxes and then there’s Money – another certainty of life is that money will have an impact on it. We Baby Boomers will have to manage money for more years than any prior generation as we outlive old life expectancies, and this includes...
When asked what books about finance I recommend, my response ten years ago was: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki They’re still my go-to books for self-education on finance and I haven’t seen anyone do better on those...
By Lacey Filipich BEng(Hons) MAICD Cert Gov (NFP) ‘Thanks for seeing me without an appointment. I’ve received offers of 3.99% variable on my loans from three other banks. I’d like you to match that.’ ‘The other gas company has offered me a 20% discount for the next...
By Lacey Filipich BEng(Hons) MAICD Cert Gov (NFP) When talking to people about their financial goals, a common question they seem to ask themselves (and me, and I assume their financial planner) is: How much money do I need to retire? It’s an interesting question, but...
By Lacey Filipich BEng(Hons) MAICD Cert Gov (NFP) It’s official – China is not indestructible. The 8%+ growth machine has faltered, sending shock waves around the globe. In our own backyard, we’ve seen a sharp decline in the stock market then a small recovery (today...