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I've not listed accounts with introductory periods, as these are usually only for a few months, then you revert to a low rate of interest. I've also excluded account where you have to grow your balance each month and make a minimum number of transactions as
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pension
For too long, millions of people have entrusted their retirement savings to high-cost funds, often without understanding the massive financial drain. I recently offerred to look over a friend's UK pension and what I found was shocking!
Did you know you still get the UK new state pension every year even if you live abroad? If you’re a Brit who now lives down under (or anywhere else abroad for that matter) I have some good news for you. All those years working hard in England, commuting
Here are some of my favourite books about personal finance, investing, and money management. Your Money or Your Life - Vicki Robin, 1992 This book changed my life. It introduced me to the concept of being able to live of your investments once they reach a certain amount to generate
Did you know that a seemingly small fee of just 1% on your investments can result in you losing more than 20% of your balance over 40 years, and that a 1.5% fee can result in you being deprived of around 30% of your investment over the same time!
Recently the Murray Report found that Australian’s are paying double the fees of other Western countries for their retirement. That’s costing us $20 billion dollars each year! Why are Aussies being so badly ripped-off? Well we could blame the superannuation funds for slugging consumers with hidden high fees
Sit down, we have some really bad news for you. We hate to say it, but you probably ARE being screwed by your superannuation provider. How do you know? Well ask yourself this one question: What fees am I paying? If you can't answer this question then you&
Don't get ripped-off
Did you know you still get the UK new state pension every year even if you live abroad? If you’re a Brit who now lives down under (or anywhere else abroad for that matter) I have some good news for you. All those years working hard in England, commuting
Why are credit and debit card surcharges still being charged in Australia? I find it anoying after having seen the price and then paid, to then find I was actually charged a slightly higher cost on my receipt! If you havn't noticed this yet, ask for your receipt
Be careful about giving out your online banking credentials to third parties. It could leave you liable for any losses.
Stop outsourcing your financial future to glossy brochures and charming sales pitches. From dodgy property deals to overpriced mortgages, the cost of handing over responsibility is real—and expensive.
FAANG stocks earned their reputation as "superior" or market-beating stocks primarily due to their market dominance, massive scale, widespread popularity, strong historical growth, leadership in their respective industries, and adaptive, innovative business models.
Here are some of my favourite books about personal finance, investing, and money management. Your Money or Your Life - Vicki Robin, 1992 This book changed my life. It introduced me to the concept of being able to live of your investments once they reach a certain amount to generate
Some of my most listened to podcasts about finance
To remind yourself of that go visit https://www.gapminder.org/dollar-street to appreciate all you have with fresh eyes.
Earn under $49,488? You could get up to $500 from the gov via the super co-contribution. Just put in $1,000 after-tax into super and they’ll add 50%. It’s a rare 50% guaranteed return!
Wise isn't just a better way to transfer money; it's a financial revolution. It empowers you to take control of your money, demystifies the world of international finance, and ensures you're not getting ripped off by hidden fees and unfair exchange rates.
My number one tip to invest in yourself would be to read. That's it, just read books. Actually not any old trashy novellas, but non fiction books that teach you something about the world.
Any of these headlines sound familiar? “Crash! Share market falls of a cliff, $200 billion lost” “Share market loses $41 billion as market drops to two-year low” “$50 billion wiped off share market, worst result since Brexit” “Why the stock market plunged on Monday” Oh no!, run for the hills,
