The Importance of Tracking Your Expenses: A Path to Financial Well-being
In today’s fast-paced world, managing personal finances has become increasingly challenging. Many individuals find themselves struggling to make ends meet, falling into debt, or failing to achieve their financial goals. One effective tool that can provide clarity and control over one’s finances is tracking expenses. In this blog post, we will delve into why tracking […]
Why You Need a Maverick Financial Adviser
When it comes to managing our finances, we often seek out professional advice to help us make sound financial decisions. However, not all financial advisors are created equal. While some may follow conventional methods, others may be mavericks who are willing to take risks and think outside the box to help their clients reach their […]
Why You Should Own a Farmland in Australia
Australia has a long and proud history of agriculture, with the country’s vast and diverse landscapes providing ideal conditions for farming. In recent years, owning a farm land has become an increasingly popular investment for Australians, and with good reason. In this article, we’ll explore why owning a farm land in Australia is a smart […]
The Business of Farming
The picture is familiar – a couple, steaming mugs in hand, watching the sun rise over rich pastures while a gentle morning mist slowly evaporates to reveal grazing cattle. The couple exchange a smile of contentment: another day in paradise. For one short moment you wonder who in their right mind would trade life on […]
Wealth Protection through the Ages
Insurance plays an important role in any wealth creation and management strategy. There is little point in accumulating wealth if you don’t protect it, or yourself, from unforeseen risks that can undermine the best made plans. Just as your wealth creation strategy needs to be reviewed on a regular basis, so too does your wealth […]
Life can Change in an Instant
Paul Taylor was a fit and active 45-year-old who drowned while swimming in surf on a family holiday. Witnessing this tragic event unfold from the beach were Paul’s wife, Sue, their 15-year-old daughter Sophie and 12-year-old son Zac. Relatives and friends were a great support during the following days, but soon after the funeral, and […]
Another Milestone – 5 Years with the FBAA
The FBAA Board of Directors recently congratulated PJ Patterson, CEO and Founder of Intrepid Wealth for reaching another milestone with his 5th year of membership with the Association. Since 1993, the FBAA has been the voice of brokers, working to protect the integrity and ethics of our industry through innovation, education, representation and advocacy. PJ’s […]
5 Steps to a Happy New Financial Year
The new financial year provides an opportunity for a fresh start for your finances. Make this the financial year you get on top of yours… for good! We’ve broken it down into six bite-sized, manageable steps for you to tackle over six months, because real change takes time! The below is a suggested path to […]
A History of Home Loans
Post-pandemic economic shrinkages coupled with the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 have seen inflation spike to the highest level since the Great Inflation of the 1970s. This surge in inflation has prompted the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to increase cash rates, making it difficult for new homeowners, with the situation looking to […]
4 Fool-Proof Ways to Keep on Top of Your Credit Card
Credit cards certainly make life easier – they are simple to use, accepted almost everywhere, and help you to buy what you want, when you want, particularly online. So much so that living close to the credit limit has become the norm for many people and spending can quickly get out of hand. To make […]
