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24.01.2022 A national study of 3,200 Australians found more than a quarter find talking about #money hard. A common issue, the survey found, is a fear of being judged or a sense of inadequacy. This article lists helpful tips from the regulator ASIC on how to defuse the tension around money so that you can clear the air - http://bit.ly/2XtOhQW #buildabetteryou #money #wealth #financial #advice #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow #achievewhatisimportanttoyou

23.01.2022 A good summary from Shadforth Financial Group on market fluctuations (COVID and oil) and things to consider (acknowledging this is changing daily). Remember 3 simple rules to apply in any temporary financial crisis...stick to your financial plan, remain calm, and regularly rebalance. Your emotions will want to get the better of you. But you must maintain discipline and routine in difficult times...YOU MUST. Remain positive you will come through the other side, even though... jobs and things look bleak now. The human spirit can be strong in times of crisis. I...and am sure everybody...want all Australians to come through the other side stronger, happier and healthy. If you need to discuss anything, please call on 9919 8888.

23.01.2022 This week is Financial Planning Week! The theme for this year is 'Gifts that Give'. Giving money to charity or charitable causes that you care passionately abou...t can be straightforward, but there are several different ways you can give. We take a look at the options. https://bit.ly/2HgFIik #GiftsthatGive #FPWeek2019 See more

22.01.2022 For a few people, a large income, substantial #wealth and a full bank account are ends in themselves. For most of us, however, these are the means to something bigger, like savouring new experiences with friends and family. For this week, I explore perspectives on placing your primary focus on ends, rather than means, when setting up #financial goals. How you get there is important, of course, but this becomes a lot easier if you are crystal clear on the end game. #buildabetteryou #money #invest #investment #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow

22.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day, a great reminder for all that conversations can change lives. It’s the day to ask the question Are you okay? and to check in with others. Given all the changes the world has gone through, this is a timely reminder that it is ok, to not be ok. As a community, we need to take care of each other. Please take a moment to check in on each other and perhaps someone you have not spoken to for a while. ... Alternatively, physical activity is a great way to re-connect with others and get positive energy back into the body-mind-spirit. See you at the dojo. #ruokday #ruokday2020 #buildabetteryou

22.01.2022 Its different this time. No doubt youve read that quote a lot recently amid the deluge of media coverage and commentary about COVID-19 and what it might mean for the future path of global financial markets and the economy. It is true that no two crises are the same. But there is a pattern to investor responses to stress. For instance, we are often tempted to act on news that is already priced in, thus risking making a bad situation worse. What I mean here is that financia...l markets are an "information washing machine". They factor positive and negative news in immediately. Therefore, unless you know something that the market doesn't, the new is already factored into the pricing. So do not try to time the market thinking you are winning....you aren't. For the rest of this week, I will be providing articles that look to history for lessons. Stay tuned..... #buildabetteryou #whatisimportanttoyou #financialadvice #money #wealth #investment #plantodayforamoreconfidenttomorrow

22.01.2022 People have different relationships toward having and spending money. For some, its a source of stress and frustration. For others, its simply a means to an end. A new Japanese book suggests practical ways of making peace with your finances so that you can focus on #friendships and #family. Read on - http://bit.ly/2lZAOyl #buildabetteryou #money #wealth #invest #investment #financial #advice #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow

22.01.2022 The fourth investment principle we stand by is that costs and taxes matter regardless of the size of your portfolio. In fact, taxes are a key consideration when we're constructing portfolios as many are owned by taxable structures. https://bit.ly/2NRiZNJ

21.01.2022 Bear (down) markets are unpleasant, theres no denying it. But theyre also an opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with some key principles about investing. Many of these lessons have to do with our own behavioural responses to volatile markets. Behavioural scientist Joe Wiggins lists 17 of them. Read on - https://bit.ly/3eRtE6d #buildabetteryou #wealth #money #invest #investment #financial #planning #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow #covid #covid19 #staysafe #stayhealthy #stayactive #staypositive Darren Higgs Shadforth Financial Group Shadforth Financial Group

21.01.2022 The most overlooked challenge with #investment market timing is that it requires you to make two correct decisions: You must get out at the right time and you need to know when to get back in. Fortunately, there are some alternative approaches. This article suggests five things you can do - http://bit.ly/2WkWza8 #buildabetteryou #financialadvice #financialplanner #wealth #money #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow

20.01.2022 Providing service, while expecting nothing in return, is an underestimated gift in life. It makes everyone happy. Well done, Shadforth Financial Group. Very proud of everyone who participated. #buildabetteryou #financialadvice #financialplanner #wealth #money

20.01.2022 The Government has proposed a number of policies to encourage people to stay in the workforce longer and save for retirement. Read on to learn how 67 is the new 65 https://bit.ly/2K2gRzJ

19.01.2022 With #COVID, is it different for #financial markets this time? While the causes of the recent bout of market volatilitya global pandemic and economic shutdown differ from other crises, we can learn a lot by studying the history of past severe downturns. This analysis from Morningstar looks at bear markets (read down markets) over nearly 150 years to highlight the value of discipline. Like anything in life...staying calm...sticking to your plan...doing the actions of your regular routine...will mean you will get positive results over time, no matter how bleak it may look right now https://bit.ly/2yq292U #buildabetteryou #financialadvice #financialplanning #wealth #money #plantodayforamoreconfidenttomorrow #covid19 #staysafe #stayhealthy #stayactive #staypositive Darren Higgs Shadforth Financial Group Shadforth Financial Group

18.01.2022 I hope everybody is staying safe, happy and healthy during this crazy #COVID period. However, I know the stress of recent months as the corona virus spread around the world has been real for many people. But we can compound our anxieties by consuming too much alarmist media and checking our finances too frequently. While there is no downplaying the human and economic pain wrought by the virus and the shutdowns, there some other perspectives that may temper your anxiety and balance out the negatives. I hope so, as I want to help everyone. Over the next few days, I will be sharing some blogs on this topic. #buildabetteryou #wealth #money #invest #investment #financial #planning #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow #covid19 #staysafe #stayhealthy #stayactive #staypositive

17.01.2022 Thank you to Shadforth Financial Group for looking after the safety, health and positivity of its employees during these crazy #Covid times. Thanks Harv and PT for organising today's #pilates class via PHYSIO4ALL. Thanks Cameron for the session. It was great moving, strengthening and stretching the body in different ways. If the body gets it movement, the mind can work and function better. Now, I'm off to have a very productive work afternoon #buildabetteryou #financialplanning #wealth #money #staysafe #stayhealthy #stayactive #staypositive #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow Shadforth Financial Group

15.01.2022 "Crisis and Innovation" - a global crisis tends to accelerate the process of creativity and innovation. Organisations that might have been complacent in the good times suddenly gain a sense of focus and mission. This article from McKinsey says five years of consumer and business digital adoption has been compressed into eight weeks https://mck.co/3dVCpuJ #buildabetteryou #wealth #money #invest #investment #financial #planner #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow

15.01.2022 How long will this last? Have we seen the bottom yet? What will it mean for the #economy? The volatility weve been seeing in global financial markets reflects uncertainty around the possible answers to those questions. Of course, you can attempt some guesses, but the fact is no-one really knows what will happen. In the meantime, we have some basic investment principles to guide us at this time. And that is a good a start as any when the visibility is low. Over the next... few days, I will be sharing some articles to help on the above. Stay safe and hope you enjoy. #buildabetteryou #wealth #money #invest #investments #financial #planning #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow #covid #covid19 #staysafe #stayhealthy #stayactive #staypositive

14.01.2022 While the evidence is against market timing as a #financial strategy, this has not stopped a lot of smart people looking for possible signals that could tell you when #investments will revert to the mean. One such project was led by asset manager Dimensional which looked at 15 markets around the world. Research vice president Jim Davis explains in this video. http://bit.ly/32S5q5l #buildabetteryou #financialadvice #financialplanner #wealth #money #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow

13.01.2022 #investment is one area of life where constant activity is not necessarily beneficial. In fact, we can learn much on this from the Chinese philosophy of Taoism which teaches that being constantly busy can work against our long-term interests. In this article, Jim Parker extols the virtues of minimal, but meaningful, action- https://bit.ly/2JiKsnM #buildabetteryou #wealth #money #invest #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow #shadforthfinancialgroup #sfg

11.01.2022 Reaching any goal in life, financial or otherwise, rarely comes without missteps. We bust our budget through a frivolous purchase or we make a poor investment. The good news is none of this irreparable and often comes down to refocusing on the goal, changing routines and making bad choices harder. Read on - http://bit.ly/2kOdKCD #buildabetteryou #money #wealth #invest #investment #financial #advice #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow

10.01.2022 We all know that going to the dentist is not fun. But while we expect a little pain, discomfort and humiliation, we accept that this is the price we pay for our long-term dental health. Carl Richards suggests adopting a similar approach to money conversations with our partners: Its going to be painful. And thats OK. Read on - https://nyti.ms/2XxlESL #buildabetteryou #money #wealth #financial #advice #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow #achievewhatisimportanttoyou Darren Higgs Shadforth Financial Group Shadforth Financial Group

10.01.2022 A successful market timing strategy is the holy grail of #investing. Its an understandable urge, i.e. buy low sell high. If only there were a reliable way of knowing when to get into the right #investment and when to get out, much anxiety could be eliminated. The truth, however, is there is no evidence that you can reliably time your entry and exit points. But there are things you can do to manage the uncertainty and improve your chances of getting to your destination. My following blog posts for the rest of the week will discuss this. #buildabetteryou #financialadvice #financialplanner #wealth #money #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow

10.01.2022 I have always admired "tough" people. I do not mean "tough" in the sense that they could win every fight that they are in. I look on tough people as those who w...ill continue soldering on no matter what obstacles are placed in front of them, like #COVID19. These people, whether they are a mile in front or a mile behind, are always trying their best to the very end. Read on for more - https://quantummartialarts.com.au/talk-of-the-week-commitm/ #buildabetteryou #martialarts #selfdefence #fitness #blackbelt #jujitsu #family #children #community #balmain #northsydney #chatswood #sydney

08.01.2022 Market timing is a strategy where #investors quit the market to try to avoid losses before they happen and buy back in at or near the bottom to secure the best gains. This implies that you can have the high returns of #investing without taking on the risk. But as this article explains, that idea is a fantasy. http://bit.ly/34boOuf #buildabetteryou #financialadvice #financialplanner #wealth #money #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow

08.01.2022 In #martialarts, we provide assurance that anyone can attain a #BlackBelt, or any other goal. This is irrespective of age, health considerations or any other hu...rdles. The only thing required of you is to make a 100% commitment to the process and to fully embrace the challenge. This includes not only the challenges inside the dojo, but also the challenges outside the dojo. We all have #family commitments, school, work, extracurricular activities, etc etc. However, if you really want to achieve your goals, you must find a way to adapt to any challenge and overcome. One of our favourite sayings is "A Black Belt is a white belt who never gave up". I have never known a Black Belt to have an easy path to that goal. There is always some hurdle/s that get in the way. But having a Black Belt attitude helps you push through anyway. The world makes way for the determined person. The determined person embraces any challenge to "build a better you". Use martial arts as a canvas for the rest of your life. If you can embrace and ultimately achieve your martial arts challenges, you can apply the same effort to all challenges in life. Be a Black Belt in every area of your life! #buildabetteryou #selfdefence #fitness #jujitsu #family #children #community #balmain #northsydney #chatswood #sydney

06.01.2022 #leadership is an important part of your martial arts development. Each and every one of you have great qualities that can be shared with others. Therefore, eac...h and every one of you have the ability to lead in your own way. A good leader acts with honesty and integrity. They speak the truth and, by doing so, earns trust. They are of good character. They have a giving spirit and show courtesy to everyone. These are qualities that allow others to respect you. Respect is a vital attribute for all leaders. A good leader also "walks their talk". They do what they say they are going to do, which further builds trust. When others view you to be trustworthy, you have earned the right to have responsibility for others. #martialarts training helps develop leadership, especially in children. The further you grade, the more you learn, which then allows you to help others. When you help, you are directly taking on the qualities of leadership. This is why "service" is a vital part of our system. The service helps all of the students develop leadership qualities. This will help "Build a Better You!" #buildabetteryou #selfdefence #fitness #blackbelt #jujitsu #family #children #community #balmain #northsydney #chatswood #sydney #qma #nsjj #mma

05.01.2022 Diversificationspreading your #investment widelyis a critical way to improve the reliability of outcomes. While diversification doesnt always work perfectly, the track record suggests its pretty hard to beat in terms of both portfolio growth and risk management. Ben Carlson looks at the evidence going back nearly a century. Read on - https://bit.ly/2KE9fDY #buildabetteryou #wealth #money #invest #investment #financial #planning #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow #covid #covid19 #staysafe #stayhealthy #stayactive #staypositive

05.01.2022 Sudden #financial market downturns can be unsettling. But while the pain is hard to ignore, sticking with your plan helps put you in the best position to capture the recovery when it comes. This very brief pictorial analysis from Dimensional Fund Advisors tracks market data back to 1926 to show what happened after previous steep declines. Enjoy and apply! https://bit.ly/2ytNhQW #buildabetteryou #investment #invest #wealth #money #plantodaytoliveamoreconfidenttomorrow Darren Higgs Shadforth Financial Group Shadforth Financial Group

04.01.2022 Of all the touchy topics that challenge couples in their relationships, #money usually ranks near the top. Talking about money makes many of us feel uncomfortable. However, taking charge of our #finances requires that we drop our reluctance. For my blogs for the remainder of the week, I will look at the nitty gritty of money conversations and why we so often avoid them. #buildabetteryou #wealth #freedom #financial #advice #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorro...w #achievewhatisimportanttoyou See more

04.01.2022 There are different types of conversations about #money, some concerning partners, some related to #children and some to ageing parents. This blog post presents a practical structure for 10 of these most unavoidable talks, covering why each is important, when to talk about it and how to bring it up. Read on - http://bit.ly/2Xz35xK #buildabetteryou #wealth #financial #advice #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow #achievewhatisimportanttoyou

03.01.2022 Always ensure you protect the most important things in life, being you and your #family. Read on for effective ways of doing this peace of mind. #buildabetteryou #finances #money #wealth #insurance

03.01.2022 The $64,000 question (hopefully more). Will property prices continue to rise? Are are there other alternatives? Shadforth Financial Group discusses. Enjoy! #buildabetteryou #wealth #money #invest #investment #property #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow

03.01.2022 Most people assume that budgeting is about saving #money, when it is really about how you choose to spend your money. In fact, a recent book on money and budgeting suggests designing your #financial life around your priorities and taking into account your personal circumstances. Ben Carlson explains. http://bit.ly/2m0D48H #buildabetteryou #wealth #invest #investment #advice #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow

03.01.2022 "Dialling Down The Anxiety" - when #investment markets are volatile and financial losses loom large, the part of our brains that responds to mortal danger can be activated. This fight-or-flight response demands urgent action and can lead to poor decisions. One way of countering this urge is to spend less focusing on negative news. This article explains https://cnb.cx/2WF9oOd #buildabetteryou #wealth #money #financial #planner #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow Darren Higgs Shadforth Financial Group Shadforth Financial Group

01.01.2022 Some of the best pieces of #investment wisdom relate to just avoiding doing dumb things rather than trying to achieve the impossible. For instance, not succumbing to knee-jerk responses to daily media noise is a sound strategy. This Morningstar article provides 8 simple tips for long-term #investing - http://bit.ly/2XlNfGt #buildabetteryou #wealth #money #invest #improveyourlifetodaywithaplanforamoreconfidenttomorrow #shadforthfinancialgroup #sfg