Grandparent economy: Bank of nan and pop funds homes, school, holidays A family tragedy led Dick Kirby, 86, to give money to his granddaughter a few years ago. Michelle Bowes and Lucy Dean Sep 13, 2024 – 5.36pm Having bought a fixer-upper in the NSW seaside town of Narooma, her tradesman partner died unexpectedly, leaving her in her early…
What to do with a six-figure redundancy payout Being made redundant can be emotionally and financially devastating if you weren’t expecting it. But large lump sum payouts also present an opportunity to reset your career and finances. Duncan Hughes Reporter Sep 6, 2024 Chrystal Dias rebounded from being made redundant from her marketing job in…
The four biggest mistakes downsizers make, according to this expert A financial planner and decluttering expert suggest the best ways to getting started on a big move later in life. Penny Wise Jun 13, 2024 – 5.00am Q: Dear Ms Wise, I’m 63 and starting to see many of my friends and neighbourhood connections downsize. A…
Shared bank account drives me nuts because she spends more A couple seeks help in accommodating different spending needs without breaking the family budget. Penny Wise Feb 14, 2024 – 5.00am Q: My wife spends more than I do and while we can afford it, it drives me nuts. We have shared bank accounts, and…
Knowledge test needed for ‘sophisticated investors’: advisers Financial advisers say moves to make it harder for Australians to qualify as sophisticated investors will help protect them from financial loss, but knowledge tests or proof of returns should also be considered to ensure would-be investors understand what they’re investing in. Lucy Dean and Duncan Hughes Jan 15, 2024…
The free budgeting tool financial advisers swear by Don’t spend more than 1pc of your income without sleeping on it, set realistic goals and be prepared to falter – here’s how to take control of your money. Lucy Dean Wealth reporter Jan 8, 2024 – 5.00am After a year of higher interest rates and inflation-triggered cost of…
How this former Socceroo invests for his kids An initial gift of $2000 with an extra $100 a month can mean a 21st birthday gift of almost $40,000 in today’s money. Louis White Dec 19, 2023 – 5.00am As a former professional footballer, Bruce Djite was known for taking the opportunity when it presented…
Help! Maternity leave is messing with our financial power balance Money conversations should occur well before the baby arrives and you become a sleep-deprived mess. Penny Wise Nov 29, 2023 – 5.00am Dear Ms Wise, I earn good money but am on maternity leave and feel like I have to ask my partner for an…
Australians are paying more than ever for their special day despite weddings getting smaller. And often, the Bank of Mum and Dad is stepping in. Lucy Dean Wealth reporter Jul 21, 2023 – 5.09pm Nikki Gavrila wanted a seaside wedding, so she and partner Mihai cut costs by using their favourite café as the venue,…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Fauziah Ibrahim and Johanna Nicholson to discuss the week’s key business and financial issues
This savings mistake is probably costing you thousands Lucy Dean Wealth reporter Feb 10, 2023 – 1.33pm The RBA’s rate hikes have been painful for borrowers, but clever savers can earn much more on their deposits. Click the link below to read the full article. This savings mistake is probably costing you thousands. Follow us:…
The property market downturn is poised to wipe billions off the value off self-managed superannuation funds, with financial advisors warning savers to brace for a tough year ahead. Michael Read Reporter Jan 13, 2023 – 1.19pm CoreLogic revealed this week that Australian house prices had posted their largest fall on record, plummeting 8.4 per cent since peaking…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with David Chau to discuss the week’s key business and financial issues
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with David Chau to discuss the week’s key business and financial issues
With mortgage rates expected to hit 5.5 per cent, homeowners need to decide whether to pay down their mortgage, tip money into super or invest outside super. Michael Read Reporter Oct 7, 2022 – 5.00am As Australians grapple with the most aggressive rate-increasing cycle in decades, experts say it’s time for savers to reassess where…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with David Chau to discuss the week’s key business and financial issues
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the week’s key business and financial issues
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the week’s key business and financial issues
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Fauziah Ibrahim and Johanna Nicholson to discuss tax time tips.
How much better off will you be when mandatory super increases to 10.5 per cent from July? We show how to make the most of your options and how much you’ll need. Michael Read Reporter Jun 9, 2022 – 5.00am Workers’ retirement savings will get a boost from July 1 when the superannuation guarantee…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Fauziah Ibrahim and Dan Bourchier to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with David Chau, Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Tempted to tie the financial knot on Valentine’s Day? While accountability and a regular investment plan can boost savings and security, read these tips first. Duncan Hughes Reporter Feb 11, 2022 – 5.00am The number of couples sharing their finances by running joint savings and investment accounts has doubled over the last 12 months. Stockspot,…
How to survive a market crash Michael Read Reporter Feb 11, 2022 Think you can time getting in and out of equities to stay ahead? Here’s why the experts say you’re wrong. With a rocky start to the year for global sharemarkets amid fears of looming interest rate hikes, the spread of the omicron variant and…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Dan Bourchier to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
10 reasons to start an SMSF What can go right – or wrong – with taking control of your retirement savings. Michael Read Reporter Oct 8, 2021 – 9.25 am For some, starting a self-managed super fund (SMSF) could be one of the best financial decisions they ever make. SMSFs can be a cost-effective…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Is now the time to dial up the risk in your super portfolio? Michael Read Reporter Aug 28, 2021 – 5.00am There may be no stronger force in investing than the fear of missing out. Over the past 12 months, Australians have watched stock prices soar, fuelled by cheap money and record amounts of government…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Review aged care payments for a better deal Families or retirees who run the ruler over their entitlements at the start of a financial year are often rewarded. The start of a new financial year often brings new rates and thresholds in aged care, prompting the need to review the aged care structure for you…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with David Lipson and Gemma Veness to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
How to help your kids buy property If you’re stressing about how you can assist the kids to buy their first home, you’re not alone – most Australians recognise the importance of home ownership as a fundamental building block to financial security and wellbeing, particularly in retirement. Click the link below to read the…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Fauziah Ibrahim and Eliza Harvey to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Fauziah Ibrahim and Kathryn Robinson to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Fauziah Ibrahim and Kathryn Robinson to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Katherine Robertson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Fauziah Ibrahim and Gemma Vaness to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Kathryn Robinson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
6 Questions to ask when planning for retirement By Suzanne Haddan https://www.canstar.com.au/superannuation/retirement-planning/ Turning your dream retirement into a reality requires some careful planning. Factors such as how much money you’ll need, when you will be ready to stop working, working out how to maximise your superannuation and other income avenues, plus what to do with…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
How to know when it’s time to change super funds By Patrick Wright https://www.abc.net.au/life/how-to-know-when-its-time-to-change-super-funds/11810456 What if I told you that by spending a few hours looking at your super account, you could end up saving tens of thousands of dollars? Nope, it’s not a scam — it’s true. In fact, if you’re young and have…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Josh Zseps to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
I asked a mortgage broker, financial adviser and money coach to fix my finances. Here’s what happened By Bridget Judd https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-27/mortgage-broker-financial-adviser-money-coach-fix-my-finances/11564478 Trying to fix your own finances is a bit like submitting to a colonoscopy: you never know exactly what you’re going to find, but chances are, the end result is going to be crap.…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Josh Zseps to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-16/buying-versus-renting-property-dead-money/11607832 ‘Dead money’ or owning a house: Is it better to rent for the long term? By business reporter Andrew Robertson For most young people these days, the prospect of buying a home early in their working life is now out of the question. With prices, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, among the most…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services, appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Josh Szeps and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Lorna Dunkley to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Josh Zseps to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Josh Szeps and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
How to travel and retire comfortably No financial strategy will give you everything. What you do have are choices and those choices come with financial consequences that you need to be comfortable with. Becoming an informed spender means you understand the financial costs and benefits of how you’ve decided to allocate your money. Hopefully it…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Josh Zseps to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Katherine Robertson and Johanna Nicholson to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Self help for first-home buyers Want to help your children into the housing market? Here’s how to do it with their money not yours. Suzanne Haddan Worried you might whittle away your retirement savings or risk your home as security so your children will be able to buy a home and leave yours? Although it’s…
The budgeting and planning behind one couple’s bid to move up the property ladder ABC Life / By Patrick Wright and Emily Stewart https://www.abc.net.au/life/the-realities-of-one-couples-bid-to-move-up-the-property-ladder/10880758 Like many Australians, Ross and Sangita worked hard to achieve their dream of building their own home. Ross, a chef who moved to Australia from Nepal 12 years ago, has worked…
Hayne’s royal commission misses the chance to professionalise financial planners By business reporter Andrew Robertson https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-15/the-banking-royal-commissions-missed-opportunity/10807518 Setting us up for another royal commission in five years Genuine fee-for-service financial adviser Suzanne Haddan (the owner of BFG Financial), said she had no doubt where the retention of asset-based fees would end. “To not have addressed one…
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Josh Zseps to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Johanna Nicholson and Dan Bourchier to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Andrew Geoghegan and Johanna Nicholson to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Andrew Geoghegan and Johanna Nicholson to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on ABC’s The Business with Andrew Robertson to discuss Insurance within Superannuation.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Nick Dole and Johanna Nicholson to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
Suzanne Haddan – Managing Director of BFG Financial Services appears on the ABC Weekend Breakfast with Katherine Robertson and Johanna Nicholson to discuss the weeks key business and financial issues.
