Why should graduates be thinking about retirement?
Australians are an educated bunch. Almost one million Australians went through University in 2014, according to government statistics, which shows how many of us are choosing to invest in our…
What’s the big deal around interest-only loans?
In your search for the right mortgage, you may have seen or even been offered an interest-only loan, but you weren't quite sure what to make of it. Paying off…
3 things Brexit could teach you about your finances
Whether you've seen it on the news or overheard people in the office talking about it, you'll likely have heard of the recent decision from the UK to leave the…
Your end-of-financial-year checklist
Just like the end of the calendar year, the end of the financial year (EOFY) is a flurry of activity for businesses, consumers and property investors alike. It presents an…
A ‘super’ budget
Here's a summary of the budget earlier this month by Peter Kelly of Centrepoint Alliance. Remember these are only proposals and with an election of both houses of federal parliament in…
Property investment: The waiting game explained
The Kink's 1965 hit Tired of Waiting for You could be the anthem of many property investors. They've spoken to their mortgage broker, spent their money on that Whitsunday Shire…
What you need to know about Easter and financial matters
The arrival of late March means the sight of the Easter bunny bounding over the horizon is imminent. Which size chocolate egg you're going to buy shouldn't be the sole financial…
5 reasons why property investment is the way to go
Property investment is lucrative, has lots of tax deductions involved and is relatively straightforward. Perhaps that's why it's so popular. There are many different types of assets out there, but…
What’s in your credit report?
Part of having a savvy financial attitude is knowing exactly where you stand. When you're weighing up your options for property investment or enquiring about taking out a home loan,…
What you need to know about diversification
Diversification is one of the key concepts of investing. What's it all about and how does it affect your financial planning? More and more, Australians - both within the Whitsunday…
