by Bottrell WealthWhen choosing the right type of loan to suit your needs now and into the future, there are many factors to consider. What is the purpose of the loan? Credit cards provide immediate access to credit that can be used for many purposes, but the interest rate is high so they are best relied on […]
by Bottrell WealthYes, that sounds incredible but the Australian Tax Office announced in November 2018 that there is an unclaimed (lost) superannuation account holding approximately $220,000! That’s enough to make you find out if it could be yours – or a family member’s? Anyone who has changed their name, address or job (that accounts for a few […]
by Bottrell WealthWhen relationships break down, child maintenance payments are often made from post-tax money. If this is a position you are facing, perhaps you might be interested in learning about a Child Maintenance Trust. According to the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM), the cost of raising two children is estimated at $812,000. For […]
by Bottrell WealthMany of us would like to think that ‘older’ means ‘wiser’, but when it comes to money that isn’t always the case. The complexity of Australia’s superannuation and pension systems doesn’t help. The upshot is that there are a number of common mistakes that retiring and retired Australians make. What are those mistakes and how […]
by Bottrell WealthAnother year is over – how was it for you? Did you achieve everything you’d hoped? Are you better or worse off financially than you were this time last year? With a new year in front of you, what can you do to make the most of every moment? We’ve put together a short guide […]
by Bottrell WealthNavigating the plethora of available investment options can be tricky and with access to new markets opening up, choosing the best way to find alpha, decrease risk or diversify is difficult. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be a useful tool for some investors. Firstly though it’s important to note that ETFs are considered by ASIC to […]