by Troy MacMillan | Nov 27, 2020 | Budget, Economy, Family
Does it feel like everything is more expensive these days, including groceries and basic household necessities? That’s because everything is more expensive. New research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) found that, between 2012 and 2019, the cost of...
by Troy MacMillan | Nov 16, 2020 | Budget, Economy, Family
Christmas is a joyous occasion for most Australians, but this year is slightly different. It’s estimated that almost a million Australians lost their job due to the pandemic. While we seem to be recovering now, many people continue to face job insecurity and financial...
by Troy MacMillan | Nov 6, 2020 | Budget, Economy, Family
There is a lot of stigma attached to talking about finances, especially when it comes to not having enough money. The stigma appears to be fading because of Covid-19 after many of us were stuck in the same boat: No job, no income, struggling to make ends meet. Roughly...
by Troy MacMillan | Oct 26, 2020 | Brand, Economy, Investment
The 50 most influential financial advisers in Australia for 2020 have been named by financial services trade publication, Financial Standard, in its annual FS Power50 guide. The list, comprising of 31 men and 19 women, are a diverse group of professionals nominated by...
by Troy MacMillan | Sep 4, 2020 | Economy
Financial advisers and investors often look at past performance to gauge market cycles. If history is any guide, September is going to be a bumpy month for stocks. In fact, September tends to be the worst month for the stock market going all the way back to 1950. The...
by Troy MacMillan | Aug 28, 2020 | Brand, Economy
Apple Inc., the maker of the popular iPhone, is worth more than the entire GDP of Australia and several other countries. That’s right: One company alone, is worth more than the annual production of Australia’s 26 million residents. If Apple were a country, it would be...