by Troy MacMillan | Feb 2, 2021 | Budget, Family, Investment
As parents, we’re constantly dreaming up ways to invest in our children’s future. But what if I said you can plan for your kids’ finances while also teaching them valuable lessons about investing? That’s exactly what Amy Koit is doing. The lawyer and accountant not...
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 | Nov 3, 2020 | Budget, Family, Investment
For all the ups and downs we’ve seen in the markets this year, there has never been a better time to be an investor. Whether you are investing millions or just spare change, there is a way for everyone to put their money to work. The growth of fin-tech platforms has...
by Troy MacMillan | Oct 23, 2020 | Budget, Family, Uncategorized
Over the past few months, I’ve noticed an apparent increase in online gambling. Even some of my mates who have not really spoken about this in the past, now talk about betting on games like the footy. Then this week, one of my clients was proudly telling me how he had...