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March 20, 2017

You paid HOW MUCH???!!!

It was suggested to me recently that I should write a book about what I know to help those looking for financial planning help. But what could I write about that hasn’t been done to death before. There are plenty of books out there talking about wealth accumulation strategies, super, investment fundamentals and strategies, risk management (insurance) and estate planning, etc. and to be honest […]

June 20, 2017

Fees for No service

ASIC recently released a report into the behaviour of financial advisers controlled by the big 4 banks and AMP. It probably won’t surprise many that the findings weren’t great, but it was a non-headline grabbing and little reported finding that caught my eye. Further, it is an issue that is not confined to the big 4 and AMP. It is an issue involving the vast […]

September 4, 2017

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci

In prior posts, we have highlighted the value in pursuing simple solutions, over complex or simplistic solutions. It has also been highlighted that our desire as humans to feel special can lead us to the misconception we must seek out “special” solutions, which not surprisingly come at a significant price and in reality aren’t special at all. I would like to pick up on da […]

October 10, 2017

This Ain’t No Joke

“A man walks into…” Like the cartoon above, a lot of jokes start with this line, but what I’m about to tell you is no joke. Unfortunately, it is very real and happening every day. Does this sound ridiculous? A man (or woman) walks into…. their local Toyota dealer. They are after a cost effective, reliable, value for money solution to their transport needs. Now […]