SMSF Adviser: Budgeting in rising inflation necessary for SMSFs
This article by Keeli Cambourne was published in the SMSF Adviser on 30th March 2023. Rising inflation must be taken into account when trustees are establishing an SMSF, says a leading financial educator. Andrew Zbik, senior financial adviser with Creation Wealth, said budgeting…
The Australian: Sinking feeling: how much it can cost having a dud super fund
Super funds that have failed performance tests are costing Australians hundreds of millions of dollars a year, yet their members are refusing to switch.
The Australian: Hiding cash at home? Here’s why it could cost you dearly
If you like hoarding coins in a jar, hiding notes under a mattress or stashing cash in a safe at home, now is the time to think twice about it.
The Australian: Investment debt – when to pay it off and when to leave it alone.
Domain: The real costs of home ownership explained
This article appeared in Domain on 2nd May 2022 and was written by Sue Williams We’re often so focused on the price we’re paying for a property, and any likely movements in the interest rates that will make the mortgage more expensive, we…
Weekend Australian: Cryptocurrencies and super: is it time to mix them together?
This Article was written by Anthony Keane for the Weekend Australian on 28th February 2022 Whether you think it’s the future of finance or a giant global scam, you can’t deny that cryptocurrency has the ability to help people get rich quick. Bitcoin,…
Domain: Impact investing: What is it? And how you can get twice the payoff
CreationWealth director and senior financial advisor Andrew Zbik, says there’s been a fresh flood of people coming to him since the start of the pandemic, saying they’re now interested in doing good with their money.
Australian Financial Review: 10 Reasons to Start an SMSF
This article by Michael Read was published in the AFR on 8th October 2021 For some, starting a self-managed super fund (SMSF) could be one of thebest financial decisions they ever make. SMSFs can be a cost-effective way to gain control over your…
Canstar: What Is The SIS Act?
Andrew Zbik wrote this article for Canstar on 28th September 2021 Australia has the fifth-largest pool of retirement savings in the world. These retirement savings are held within the superannuation system, which is largely governed by the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act (the SIS…
Herald Sun: More retiree home loans make debt planning crucial for seniors
Retiring with a home loan still hanging over your head is daunting. Experts share their top tips on navigating this increasingly common situation.