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You CAN save $1 million
Financial Insight You CAN save $1 million! One of the most common questions asked of financial advisers is “will I have enough to retire?” It truly is the sixty-four thousand dollar question and if $64,000 was the answer, we’d all be on easy street! With so many...
Making some extra cash by renting out a room or driving passengers? Make sure you know your tax obligations.
Although the sharing economy can be thought of as an unconventional system, it is nonetheless, viewed by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) the same way as a traditional economic system.
The Power of Compound – Thanks to ‘Albert’
Remember we each only get one chance at life, and life is more than money.
Mortgages: ‘Till Death Do Us Part’
Most people nowadays understand a ‘mortgage’ as a ‘debt’ contract between the ‘purchaser’ of an asset.
The Master Chef Philosophy
Creating wealth is like an incredible dish… it needs 3 things to succeed – recipe, ingredients & method
Teaching Children About Money
Money habits, good or bad, can develop from an early age through learned behaviours or beliefs from family and friends.
Why you should talk to a financial adviser before you purchase property
One of the greatest assets you will ever potentially own will be your home or an investment property.
The Business of Budgets
Having a budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.
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Wants are not needs
Let’s explore the five core needs and establish some parameters that are quantifiable.
Our Story
Founded in 1986, Australian Financial Advisers (AFA) is one of Australia’s leading financial services providers.
From the desk of Paul Betti
Valuing your Profession
Some years ago, I received a phone call from a potential client that was referred to me by an existing client who had told him that “if Paul can’t help you, nobody can!”
Embracing change
Being a regular Uber passenger I have met many interesting drivers and always engage in conversation while ‘ride sharing’.
Do we need to own cars anymore?
I want to explore this psychological phenomenon taking the world by storm – the ‘uberfication’ of life.
Why I don’t own my home
Does it surprise you to learn that I don’t own my home? Let me share my reason with you.
My first insurance claim
My first insurance claim: A real, raw story on why life insurance matters
Empowering you, the AFA way
At AFA, we’re committed to helping everyday Australians achieve their financial objectives – an ethos that has earned us the trust of thousands of clients.