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What are the pros and cons of ethical investing?

ESG, ETF's, Insights, Investing, News
We are seeing a strong trend towards investors wanting to know that their investments are making a positive impact in the world with ethical or socially responsible investing. Here we discuss some of the pros and cons of ethical investing, so you can work out if it’s the right approach for you. What is ethical…

How ethical funds can help de-risk your portfolio

ESG, Insights, Investing, News, Super
Ethical investing was once considered a fringe area within financial markets. But now, investors are starting to understand this approach can help de-risk a portfolio and generate sustainable returns over time. Let’s take a look at the rationale behind ethical investing and one new option for investors to achieve a cost-effective, ethical allocation to the…

Why everyone should have a will

Insights, News, Tax
Marina* was only thirty when she unexpectedly passed away.  The sudden shock of her death left her family naturally devastated, but also at a loss of what to do with her estate.  You see, while Marina didn’t have a property, a stack of cash or a valuable art collection to her name, she did have a $500,000…

Cryptocurrency and Australian tax: What you need to know

Insights, Investing, News, Tax
In the past, the cryptocurrency market has been a bit like the wild west, with plenty of hacking, scammers and thieves trying to convince people to part with their money.  As cryptocurrency is becoming more mainstream, regulations are forming around the asset class and authorities are warning that they’re catching up with the digital world. As…

How to stop living paycheck to paycheck

Budget, Insights, News
Despite most people being familiar with the term ‘living within your means’, more and people are living on, or even above their means, rather than within them.  Generally speaking, building wealth starts with savings.  What you can put aside from each pay builds up and you can use this to buy property, shares and other assets. But…

How to manage financial stress and anxiety

Budget, Insights, News
Financial stress and anxiety can permeate every area of your life – from your relationships and parenting, to work performance and sleep.  It’s also one of the most common causes of marriage breakdown. But as bad as it might seem at times, know that there are things you can do to improve your financial situation and manage…

Is your money mindset holding you back?

Budget, Investing, News, Savings
There are five common negative money mindsets that continually creep into your subconscious, holding you back from true financial freedom. In this article we unearth these beliefs to help you gain awareness and shift them. 1. Fear of failure Earning and spending from your job is safe. It’s easy. It keeps you in your comfort…

How to stop lifestyle creep from eating into your wealth

Insights, News
Picture this: you’ve just earned yourself a pay rise and, right on cue, you decide your Toyota doesn’t really fit with your new income. So you buy a Lexus.  To go with your Lexus you clearly need a new wardrobe and, well, your furniture could use an upgrade too.  Welcome to the world of lifestyle creep,…

The 3 main reasons you might be selected for an ATO audit

News, Tax
Each year, the ATO reveals what they will be targeting when it comes to tax returns. But these aren’t the only reasons you may be selected for an audit. The last thing anyone wants is to be audited, so what are some of the most common reasons you might be selected and how can you…