It was back in the mid 1970s that we were forced (almost kicking and screaming) to take up a credit card having refused one in the UK in the late... read more →
Retirement Figures Our financial planners in Newcastle are often asked what you need to retire in comfort. If you want to retire in comfort, you may need more money according... read more →
Andrew Frith Wins Best Practice Award The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) was pleased to announce today that Andrew Frith of Leenane Templeton Wealth Management, based in Newcastle NSW,... read more →
"Investors must either embrace change or risk missing out..." The world has changed immeasurably in the past 30 years. The next three decades seem likely to yield even more... read more →
No matter how young you are, you are never too young to start investing. The younger you start, the more you learn and the more comfortable you become with investment... read more →
The end of the financial year is approaching, and it is important to be prepared. This will ensure there aren’t any nasty surprises and as much cash as possible can... read more →
Australia has the highest household debt to disposable income ratio in the world, even higher than the USA. In the 1980s the average Australian household had debts totalling about... read more →
With 2010 a year of ups and downs for investors, what is 2011 expected to bring, and, as an investor, what signs should you be looking for? For long-term... read more →
Did you realise that some unfortunate super fund members face a 93 percent tax rate on certain super contributions? This breathtaking rate is triggered when fund members exceed the... read more →
Are your retirement plans safe? Whilst each generation has very different needs and priorities when it comes to managing their money and their finances, an increasing number of cases are... read more →