Insights on Wealth

If you're a start-up or considering one, don't think its going to be all sweet from the get go.

For every business that shoots to the top theres a heap on the scrap pile below. 

Statistics show that the level of divorce in Australia is in excess of 50,000 divorces a year. Thats a THOUSAND A WEEK.

Life is good, right?...You feel on top of the world, family are all well and business is kicking goals.

But then you get seriously ill or have a major accident. Or worse still, you die.  Whats this mean for your family?

Some good opinion on buying property, originally appeared in SMH on August 15, 2012.

House prices may be treading water, but a good investment can still be found if the focus is on yield with realistic views on the prospect of price growth.

What are they? We've put together the top 5 tips for helping reach financial success...  

One of the questions that we get from business owners is "if I am going to sell my business, do I sell the shares in my company, or do I sell the business and keep the company?"

Financial skills are an important part of life.

But schools dont teach them.  So it’s up to parents to educate their children how to properly save money, spend wisely, stick to a budget and turn into financially savvy adults.

The number of self-managed super funds (SMSF) has grown sharply over the last few years.  And its in no small part because SMSF's can borrow to invest these days.

Like any investment theres risk.  Is the risk worth it?

Caught in the economic downturn?

The key to operating a successful business and making money in an economic downturn or recession is to know where your business performs well and where it can improve.

A "Business Value Gap" is the difference between the value of your business today and what you need it to be at time of sale.  

A shortfall can have a significant impact on your retirement plans and may force you to reassess your desired standard of living in retirement.

Worst case - it can mean you cant afford to sell.