Warren Buffett advocates index funds for most investors
Why would one of the richest men in the world
To SMSF or not to SMSF?
Are you thinking of starting a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), or maybe you already have one? Wouldn’t it be fantastic to be in charge of your own superannuation money… You get to make the investment decisions, you’re held responsible for complying with super and tax laws, and you pay for this privilege in your own time and money (and potentially a lot of it!). Starting to sound a little more complex? Well, that’s because it is.
Why being a part of GAIA sets us apart from everyone else
Alman Partners are proud to be a founding member of the Global Association of Independent Advisors.
Timing isn’t everything
Over the course of a year, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at barbeques or other social gatherings. A neighbour or relative might ask about which investments are good at the moment. The lure of getting in at the right time or avoiding the next downturn may tempt even disciplined, long-term investors. The reality of successfully timing markets, however, isn’t as straightforward as it sounds.
It pays to know where your financial advice comes from
In the aftermath of the storm that hit the financial planning industry following Commissioner Haynes report on the financial services royal commission, which saw several big institutions exit the financial planning business, the one question that clients are (and should always have been) asking is – who is my Financial Adviser working for?
Three steps to creating your ultimate financial plan (part 2)
This experience involves a Discovery meeting, and a Concept meeting, resulting in a tailor-made financial plan. Let’s take a look at what happens in our concept meeting.
How to get off the financial treadmill
Do you often feel like you’re on a treadmill when it comes to getting paid each week/month and having to meet all of the routine family expenses, loan repayments, bills etc? Like you’re running on the spot, and going nowhere? In our Mackay and Bowen Basin region, this is often amplified, because there are often very healthy incomes that make us feel like we should be getting ahead!
Three steps to creating your ultimate financial plan (part 3)
It has been said often that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Most successful businesses have a Business Plan, and most financially successful people have a Personal Financial Plan.