Want to make tax time as smooth, easy and fast as possible? Don’t get caught up in believing any of the many myths that crop up around the end of financial year. The Australian Taxation Office has delivered a warning…
Then term “negative gearing” is often mentioned in conversations about investing. Generally it’s in the context of investing in property, but it can apply to any investment. Positive gearing is less often mentioned but no less relevant in an investment…
What do you feel when you see Share Markets plunging and prices seem to be in a free-fall decline? I’d bet you don’t feel too good. What if I told you that the price of a shares reported…
During this Pandemic there is a lot of talk about saving money. At Green Apples Finance we have come up with 5 ways to help you do this: 🍏 Refinancing your current Home Loan to another lender with a lower interest…
The recent volatility and downward movement of world share markets has caused most Australians to see a decline in the value (on paper) of their superannuation and other share oriented investments. The media is filled with doom and gloom and…
There is no doubt that the very thought of claiming on your own insurance policy is depressing, but extensive research tells us that you (and even me) may be unable to work for an extended period during your life due…
It’s pretty common knowledge some financial planners – I stress some, definitely not all – have struggled in the past to put the best interests of their clients before their own. In the wake of the 2018 Royal Commission into…
With all the recent noise surrounding the poor behaviour of the financial planning arms of the banks, one could be forgiven for wondering whether engaging a financial planner would be in your best interests. After all, the stories about the…
If you’ve picked up the contradiction in the article title, you’re forgiven for being confused. What we often hear and see within the financial media is that the share market is a gamble, you’re as good as punting it, hoping…
As Financial Planners we are consistently addressing the need for Life, Disability, and Illness Insurance into your broader Financial Plan. We will often be in a position to facilitate and advise on appropriate levels of personal insurance cover, however one…
