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Experts explain downsizing, using super for your mortgage, and pension eligibility. Kathleen Walsh, University of Technology Sydney and Jemma Briscoe, University of Technology Sydney About 36% of homeowners still have a mortgage when they retire, up from 23% a decade ago. This increase in mortgage debt is due to soaring property prices, changes in… Read more »
Retirement’s got nothing to do with age and everything to do with income, writes Andrew Baxter, founder of Australian Investment Education and author of The Wealth Playbook: Your Ultimate Guide to Financial Security. When we’re young, we feel like retirement is so far down the track it’s not even worth thinking about yet. That’s fair enough,… Read more »
Financial scammers who lure victims on Facebook will now find it more difficult. And it’s about time. Meta is at long last cracking down on financial scams. Something they should have done years ago but which has taken pressure from the Government, the ACCC, media and the public to force action. As you know, fake… Read more »
Cash, travel, debit or credit cards? Why you should think about your money when travelling. Planning an overseas trip is exciting, but sorting out your money can feel like a bit of a minefield. Gone are the days of stuffing your wallet with traveller’s cheques. These days, you’ve got a mix of more modern options… Read more »
Trump’s tariffs, international wars, interest rates – we’re seeing a cocktail of factors at play that will affect sharemarket performance in 2025. So what does that mean for your investments? Australian Investment Education founder Andrew Baxter takes us through five areas to watch for any investor, experienced or not, this coming year. 1. A tale… Read more »
Australians have the highest proportion of variable home loans in the world, but is it time to switch to a fixed rate home loan, or have a cocktail of fixed and variable? I know that sounds crazy when there is huge anticipation for a cut in interest rates from the Reserve Bank on the horizon.… Read more »
A terrific report from Ray White chief economist, Nerida Conisbee, has us thinking about the outlook of Australia’s two-speed property market. There are two distinct markets at the moment, although both are showing signs of slowdown. The coolest markets are Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart with these cities having increased on average by 2.9 per… Read more »
Thinking about investing in international markets? This is why it’s a great time to take to leap. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the stock market lately, you’ve probably noticed it’s been on a bit of a tear. From tech giants to commodities, international markets are delivering jaw-dropping returns in certain places. Tesla added… Read more »
We found it really depends on who they are … Gertjan Verdickt, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau When it comes to investing and planning your financial future, are you more willing to trust a person or a computer? This isn’t a hypothetical question any more. Big banks and investment firms are using artificial intelligence… Read more »
We all know we need to financially prepare for retirement, but here’s what that actually looks like – in real terms. Planning for retirement can sometimes feel like you’re trying to hit a moving target, especially when it’s years – or decades – down the track and you’re juggling all sorts of financial commitments. The… Read more »
