When constructing an investment portfolio, inside or outside of superannuation, consideration is given not only to investment fundamentals and your financial situation, goals and objectives, but also any preferences that you may have in terms of what you would like (or not like) to be invested in.

When considering the subject of retirement, one of the questions often asked by wealth accumulators and pre-retirees is 'how much is needed to fund a comfortable lifestyle in retirement' – not just initially, but over the longer term. Another common question is 'what does a comfortable lifestyle actually afford (look like)'.

There are many different types of debt in the market, each designed with a specific purpose in mind.

When you walk into a supermarket, the game begins between you and the sales/marketing team of that supermarket.

Your goal is usually to get in and out with the groceries that you need.

Whereas, their goal is to influence your buying in an attempt to get you to spend as much money as possible. Largely, this is done by specifically designing a supermarket that leverages off the findings from behavioural economics research.

Starting a new business is exciting but there’s a lot to think about and organise.

Before you even begin, you should consider how prepared you are to make difficult decisions, work long hours, face financial constraints, lose sleep, and confront failure.

“Cancer isn’t always a matter of genetics or bad luck,” says Professor David Whiteman of Brisbane’s QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute.1

A recent study from the institute found risky habits and behaviour are to blame for more than 16,000 Australians being diagnosed with cancer each year.2 The good news is that changing these behaviours may help prevent certain cancers forming.

Unfortunately, there may come a time when you are unable to express your wishes regarding medical treatment due to an accident, sudden illness or progressive disease. In this animation, we discuss the benefits of an advanced care directive and several considerations when drafting one.

Many important considerations are taken into account when establishing a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance policy that appropriately reflects your needs. In this animation, we illustrate the super-linking strategy when considering claim definitions and the subsequent structuring of TPD insurance.

Given increasing technological advancements, a growing concern for some of us is the potential for job loss or displacement in the future due to computerisation and automation. In this video, we see a battle of speed, precision and creativity between a man and a rather ‘cheeky’ robot.

When it comes to purchasing a residential investment property, it’s often a very different approach than the one taken with a main residence.