Many parents enjoy a new lease on life once their children move out of home. All the effort that was once spent supporting them can now...

The Government is enabling individuals on the Age Pension to earn extra income without losing their pension benefits. To receive the full...

Gearing means borrowing money so you can invest in a greater range of assets and earn potentially higher returns. Some benefits of...

It’s around this time that Australians receive their annual statement from their super fund. For many people, there’s not much of...

Super funds will invest in different types of assets to grow their members’ retirement savings, and unlisted assets can be an important...

As with any new technology, we have to take the good with the bad. But in the case of artificial intelligence (AI), the can of worms it...

With the end of financial year approaching, it is important to ensure all your financial records are in order and you are aware of any...

In order to protect your family and assets, it’s worth documenting what you’d like to happen if you can’t make your own decisions later...

It’s normal to want your kids to be financially comfortable in life, but rising costs of living may be making that more difficult by the...

Whether it’s our approach to saving and spending or our willingness to take on debt, psychology plays a big part in determining our...

As far as threats to your retirement go, high inflation can be one of the most worrisome. It erodes the purchasing power of your savings...

The Reserve Bank of Australia has been lifting interest rates at a rapid pace, quickly undoing its pandemic-era cuts and pushing rates to...

If you’re feeling nervous about whether your retirement savings will last as long as you do, you’re not alone. The Fear Of Running Out...

Most people put a Will in place and breathe a sigh of relief. It can feel like a big weight off your shoulders, a satisfying tick off the...

For many Australians, retirement may be an ideal time to downsize or relocate, or both, while freeing up a bit of extra money. Either...

There’s no denying that we’re living in interesting times. Unemployment is at historic lows in Australia and, off the back of a pandemic,...

It is important to revisit your investment mix against your risk profile and rebalance where needed. At My Fortress, we discuss this with...

For many people, reviewing an insurance policy is right up there with tax returns or visits to the dentist. It’s not the most palatable...

Tight knit families that care for and support each other can provide an abundance of happiness and fulfilment. And living close by, or...