FINANCIAL ADVICE ARTICLES

Negatively Geared Property  

Negatively geared property: it’s something we hear a lot about in investment circles. Debates are ongoing about whether negatively geared property investments are a better investment choice than positively geared properties.  (more…)

Early Release of Super 

Are you considering or seeking an early release of super? Unsure about what is required or whether it is permitted? There are a number of factors that contribute to whether or not an individual can…

Active Vs Passive Investing  

There are two schools of thought over whether active vs passive investing is best. The majority of experienced investors or wealth managers will prefer one strategy over another. What does each strategy entail and…

Superannuation Changes You Need to Know

With a new financial year looming it is time for self-managed super fund members to review any superannuation changes. This allows for challenges and hidden benefits that may have been missed to be…

How to Build Wealth Whilst Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation

Lifestyle inflation may be a term you are unfamiliar with but it is something many of us fall victim to without even realising it. As you grow your wealth and your investment portfolio, will you…

Financial Structure: Which is Best for You and Your Business?

Which financial structure is best for you and your business? Knowing how to manage or grow your business through careful balancing of debt vs equity can be overwhelming. This where Collins Mann can assist.…

Money and Marriage - Finances When Getting Married Later in Life 

Money and marriage: it’s one of those touchy topics that are sometimes necessary, but often awkward, to address. Finances, particularly when getting married later in life, are something many of us avoid discussing. However, while marriage and money…

Investment Goal Setting: Is Your Investment Strategy Working for You?

Do you have an investment strategy or are you focused on financial goal setting as part of your wealth management? Setting clear goals for how you invest and manage your finances is…

Where Should I Put My Money?

The most common question we are asked as financial advisors is, ‘Where should I put my money?’ or ‘Where should I put my savings?’ Both are excellent questions with slightly different variations. …

Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation

If you are working as an employee, you have probably been offered the option to salary sacrifice to boost your superannuation. But what exactly is salary sacrifice and is it something you should be pursuing in relation to boosting your…