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Articles by Aaron McCracken

Investment Scams in Australia

October 16th, 2024

Investment scams are becoming increasingly prevalent and devastating in Australia, costing $1.3 billion last year alone. Though they may not occur as frequently as other types of scams, the financial losses are often substantial. Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, exploiting new technologies and financial trends to lure victims. Crucially, there are steps you can takeread more

Navigating Retirement Costs with the Latest ASFA Retirement Standard

September 13th, 2024

As you plan for retirement, understanding the financial requirements for your desired lifestyle is crucial. The ASFA Retirement Standard has been the go-to resource for exactly this purpose for 20 years, offering detailed guidance on the costs associated with modest and comfortable retirements. This standard not only helps individuals and couples plan financially but alsoread more

Should You Pay Down Debt or Increase Your Super Balance?

July 2nd, 2024

For Australians with a home loan, or other significant debt, to pay it down and watch your loan balance gradually reduce is a well-trodden path. So, too, is seeing your superannuation balance gradually increase as your employer makes contributions. But where does that leave us in 10, 20, 30+ years from now? Those with cashread more

How Much Income do I Need to Retire?

July 5th, 2023

Many Australians have a clear picture of the lifestyle they want to enjoy when they retire, but perhaps less is understood about the level of income required to achieve it. Whether you envision buying a brand-new caravan to set off around the country, construct a workshop out the back of your home to focus onread more

Combatting Rising Retirement Costs

September 23rd, 2022

Throughout 2022, much has been made of the impact of growing inflation, rising interest rates, and cost of living pressures on businesses and families – but perhaps less attention has been given to retirement costs. Single retirees in particular have felt the strain, but no matter the living situation, the average Aussie retiree is nowread more

Responsible Investing – Understanding Your Options

July 22nd, 2022

A lot of what we do in life is better done in a responsible way – driving, raising kids, the whole lot. Investing can be the same, but it is critical that investors understand their options on how they can have their money invested in portfolios that prioritise shares deemed “responsible” from an environmental, socialread more

Bonds – Diversifying your Investment Portfolio

January 28th, 2022

Diversity – no matter the size and scale of a portfolio or an investor’s level of experience, diversity in an investment portfolio is often the key to managing risk and long-term success in creating wealth. In the face of a global pandemic, share markets present volatility and uncertainty, not something investors typically look for. Forread more

Embracing Holistic Personal Future Planning

October 6th, 2021

For better or for worse, people tend to focus on their financial position and material goods when planning for their future – “I want to have $x in the bank by the time I’m 45”; “I want three investment properties on the go before I retire”; “If I’m not earning six-figures in the next fiveread more

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