Online source: Produced by AMP Life Limited and published on 11 January 2017. Original article. Print source: By AMP Life Limited, originally published on 11 January 2016 on amp.com.au/insights Ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of paper? Tame the paperwork today and reap the rewards tomorrow. Life can be complicated enough without all the […]
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By Casey Shaw, Financial Advisor Everyone has heard a horror story about an estate being contested; an ex-spouse appearing back on the scene, a child from a previous relationship etc. The most common thing with all these stories though is the deceased never would have expected a challenge. There are many aspects to a good […]
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How big a threat is it really and what are the implications for investors? “It’s not what you own that gets you into trouble, but what you owe.” Excessive debt tends to be at the centre of most scare stories regarding the investment outlook – whether they relate to China, public debt in developed countries, […]
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Online source: Produced by AMP Life Limited and published on 24 January 2017. Original article. Print source: By AMP Life Limited, originally published on 24 January 2017 on amp.com.au/insights Health… check. Finances… check. Career… check? Are you happy at work? Do you jump out of bed excited about tackling your next project? Or are you counting […]
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By Casey Shaw, Financial Advisor A great quote I came across recently was “The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.” Just like building a house, when it comes to financial planning the key is getting a solid foundation in place. Without it, the lightest breeze has the potential to knock your […]
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By David Baruffi, Financial Advisor If you’re looking for a creative way to overcome being locked out of the property market by rising prices, buying a house with a group of friends may be a solution. It can also be a minefield though, so here’s how to avoid a blast. While the excitement of banding […]
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And what are the implications for investors? The long running soap opera around whether the Eurozone will break up is now into its eighth year! In 2015 all the focus was on the latest Greek tantrum and last year the big fear was that the populist/nationalist Brexit vote and Trump victory would lead to a […]
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By David Baruffi, Financial Adviser Reducing the life of your loan isn’t difficult; there are many simple things you can do to cut years off your mortgage. 3 tips that will help you be mortgage-free sooner than planned 1. Small extra repayments One of the most obvious ways to pay off your home loan quicker is […]
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Blueprint Wealth participated in Clean Up Australia Day for the first time on the 28th February 2017. Our team of 18 volunteers cleaned up rubbish along the South Perth foreshore and Gentili Street Boat Ramp. We collected about 20 bags of rubbish, including a tire, half a chair, seat cushions and a tv! Clean Up Australia […]
Read "On February 28th, we cleaned up!"By David Baruffi, Financial Advisor Purchasing a property is a thrilling yet nerve-wracking experience, which is why it can be handy to surround yourself with a network of support and expertise. Here are the different parties who may be involved in your home-buying process and how you can use this valuable knowledge base to answer […]
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