3 Ways To Save For Your Children’s Education If you’re a parent then you probably know that the cost of education is increasing every year, with some schools charging up to $20,000 a year. Now add the cost of uniforms, activities, and equipment, and you’ve got enough to buy a decent small car. The key …
Will your financial planner be around when you retire? Did you know that the financial adviser’s industry has recently had a huge shake-up? What this means for you is that your adviser could be one of the 30% planning to retire or change careers. That means you could be left stranded and scrambling to find …
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Superannuation in your 30’s If you’re in your thirties, chances are life revolves around balancing your wish list (holidays!) and your responsibilities. You may even have kids and a home loan, or planning for those. If you’re a homeowner, you’ll know this is the period where your home loan repayments are at their highest. So …
How To Turbo-Charge Your Superannuation Whenever I meet a new client and we talk about their future, I often hear the words, “I don’t know much about Super”. For most people, super will be one of your largest assets during retirement, and will be the main source of your income in your golden years! In …
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How to make saving money a breeze September 23, 2019 | By Tamara Gillman Humans love to spend – for this reason, saving doesn’t come naturally to us. And I admit, I am no exception. Learning to become a good saver has certainly been a journey for me. I used to overspend on new clothes, …
The financial ‘difference’ for women Women and financial empowerment… we have come so far in recent decades, but still have a long way to go. In today’s article, I talk about the common areas women lag in financially, and I explain how you can close your retirement income gap. The main issues Gender pay gap. …
9 Common Mistakes Women Make in a Divorce July 7, 2019 | By Tamara Gillman Nobody gets married with the intention of getting divorced. However, according to the statistics at least 50% of marriages will end in divorce. Divorce is not only stressful, but the effects can also be financially devastating. In …
Why I Became a Certified Financial Planner July 5, 2019 | Tamara Gillman I was six years old when my parents divorced. Mum found herself financially devastated with a daughter to raise. She had to start from scratch with very little. Her bravery at that time is a constant source of inspiration to …
The Magic of Compounding Interest March 24, 2019 | By Tamara Gillman “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…He who doesn’t…pays it. Compounding interest is the most powerful force in the universe”– Albert Einstein You may have heard this quote before (probably from me). It is …
8 Mistakes that Women Make with their Money (recognise any? March 05, 2019 | By Tamara Gillman When I first sit down with women to create a financial plan, I often hear the same words: “I don’t feel I understand money”. Most women want to take action to secure their financial future, …