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As a professional financial adviser, I’m often asked “what do I need to take into account when selling my small business?” Selling a small business can be a complex process, but with careful planning and execution, you can maximize your chances of success.
Humans are naturally overconfident. We overestimate our own ability compared to others. One of the most often quoted studies showed that 93% of drivers rated themselves better than the median. We also know that men usually rate themselves as better drivers than women. However, the data shows the opposite. Men are four times more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident. Men also pay more for car insurance.
A government task force looking into the aged care sector in Australia has recommended that those of us with the financial means should pay for our own living and accommodation costs. This would be a substantial change to what currently happens. Currently, the taxpayer covers most of the expenses for aged care – around 75% of residential care costs and 95% of in-home care costs.
The recent approval of the first-ever spot Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC in America has sparked excitement and speculation. A spot Bitcoin ETF is a mechanism that allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through the stock exchange which eliminates the need of investors having to buy actual Bitcoin through an exchange and storing and securing it in a wallet. With the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin exposure becomes more accessible to retail investors.

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A significant update on the horizon is the transformation of the Home Care Packages Program in Australia, set to take effect from 1 July 2025.
In 2023 after 8 years in the industry I embarked on the journey to become a registered Financial Adviser. Completing my professional year in early 2024 was a significant milestone, since then I've had the privilege of directly helping people from all walks of life in navigate the complexities of personal finance. The journey so far has been rewarding but not entirely what I expected it might be.
Superannuation is something most Australians are familiar with. It’s mandatory for employers to contribute a portion of your wages into a complying super fund, which is then invested to grow over time, ensuring you have a nest egg for retirement. Typically, we rely on external super funds to manage these investments, and there’s a wide range of options available—from low-cost funds to more tailored solutions.