Monthly Archives: March 2017

The NBN and Telstra – are you hooked in ?

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The NBN (National Broadband Network) – are you hooked into it yet ?

Not yet, but it’s in my street you say ?

That is a pretty common answer but one that’s increasingly being talked about.

Just ask Telstra! The once market-darling high yield stock that everyone needed in their portfolio has continued to tip over since its most recent peak back in July last year.

The common problem we have now is that most investors who have supported the company all the way through since its inception are now plugging in a capital loss on their investment.

So what’s changed ? Continue reading The NBN and Telstra – are you hooked in ? →

Talking About my Generation . . . and Generation Z

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There once was a time, now seemingly long ago, when people were just . . . people. But then we became Baby Boomers, Gen(eration) X, Gen(eration) Y/Millennials and now we’re talking about Gen(eration) Z.

While these labels might strike some of us as a bit odd, they have had the very positive effect of helping people become more aware of different generations; how these generations affect each other; and what the future may hold, especially for our children and grandchildren – many of whom form the current Gen Z.

How then can we best help Gen Z to plan for their financial future? Continue reading Talking About my Generation . . . and Generation Z →