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If your other half is a stay-at-home parent, working part-time or out of work, find out how adding to their super could benefit you both financially. If your spouse (husband, wife, de facto or same-sex partner) is a low-income earner or not working at the moment, chances are they’re accumulating little or no super at...Read More
Welcome to your 100 day plan for getting more done
April 15, 2019
By Flying Solo contributor Andrew Griffiths One of the most common challenges facing many of us in business is getting stuff done. It feels like there are more tasks continually being added to our day, resulting in working more hours. And when it comes to those bigger projects that are really important to us, the...Read More
7 Things Healthy People Do Every Morning
April 8, 2019
My alarm is set to the song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. It’s impossible to not smile when this song plays. This, combined with the other habits below, set the tone for a productive, happy and healthy day. 1. Drink A Glass Of Water As Soon As You Wake Up This rehydrates your body, revs up...Read More
The rewards of dividends
April 8, 2019
When share market volatility rises, more investors would make the mistake of concentrating too much on short-term movements in share prices. Yet investors should never overlook that share-market returns are from both capital growth and dividends. Historically, dividends have made up a large proportion of the total returns from Australian shares. Post-GFC dividend rewards An...Read More
By Flying Solo contributor Karen Valadares All praise to the internet for making it easier to work on the go! It still amazes me that carrying around a laptop and a phone allows us to manage our businesses while travelling long term. But adopting this dreamy lifestyle needs a bit of planning to make it...Read More
What kind of money parent are you?
April 1, 2019
Many parents approach the topic of money differently, but could your way of doing things influence your kids’ success? The majority of Aussie mums and dads recognise that they’re accountable when it comes to shaping their children’s perspective around money matters. A recent report published by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), revealed parents...Read More
Until recently, Australian house prices have marched upward so steadily that buying a house, while pricey, was rather predictable. That perception changed over the last year, as house prices fell 8.1 per cent in Sydney and 5.3 per cent in capital cities. It’s a healthy reminder that whether you are buying or selling, real estate,...Read More
Billions of dollars in super contributions go unpaid every year, so if you’ve never checked your super account before, now might be a good time. Recently a girlfriend posted on social media that she was owed over $10,000 in super from a former boss, who had since shut up shop (money she may never see...Read More
A checklist for a healthy financial year
March 25, 2019
A year may not seem like a long time, but a lot can happen in 365 days. Since last February, you may have changed jobs, received a raise, gotten married or divorced, brought home a baby or had one of your kids move out of home. A yearly financial checkup can ensure that your financial...Read More
Getting married – starting on the right foot
March 25, 2019
Getting married is an exciting time but, with so many things to think about, it can be easy to put off thinking about how you will manage your money together after your wedding day. Taking time before you say "I do" to agree on how you will deal with your finances as a married couple...Read More