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Opportunity of being young and free
30 April 2021/Market Update

The opportunity called being ‘Young and Free’

When was the last time you challenged your beliefs? You know, the ones you grew up with…especially when it comes to using money.
April 2021 Market Update
21 April 2021/Market Update

SFP market update and commentary – April 2021 – your questions answered

Your key investment questions answered — from the global recovery and vaccines to inflation, rates and Bitcoin.
SFP's Gary Winwood-Smith speaks on Does money buy you happiness?
1 March 2021/Life Balance

Does money buy you happiness?

Director and senior planner Gary Winwood-Smith talks on his experiences with clients.
7 key charts for investors to watch in 2021
2 February 2021/Market Update

Seven key charts for investors to watch regarding the global economy and investment markets this year

Shares face short-term correction risk but should deliver solid returns this year. Seven key charts to guide investors.
SFP's Michal Bodi speaks on Why invest and what principles to follow
1 February 2021/Market Update

Why invest and what principles to follow

Senior partner Michal Bodi explains the reasons we invest and investment principles we follow.
2021 road to recovery
19 December 2020/Market Update

Review of 2020 and the 2021 road to recovery

2020 was dominated by the pandemic but shares held up. Here’s the outlook for 2021 as vaccines and stimulus drive recovery.
8 key learnings from 2020
21 October 2020/Market Update

8 key learnings from 2020

Mainstream and financial media keep presenting us daily with the ever-present worry list surrounding investment markets that relates to economic activity, profits, interest rates, politics, etc. Or by the perennial…
COVID-19 and the Australian economy
14 October 2020/Market Update

The long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the Australian economy

As Australia continues to weather the COVID storm, it’s easy to only focus on the present.
Keeping fit at all stages of life
14 October 2020/Investing

Keeping fit at all stages of life

Staying fit is important at any age, but as we get older our bodies change and respond differently to exercise.
How life insurance can help when buying a home
13 October 2020/Life Insurance

How life insurance can help when buying a home

Few moments in life are more exciting than buying a home. And for good reason: it will likely be the biggest investment you’ll ever make.
Investment Goals Setting
1 September 2020/Market Update

Investment goal setting

Buying your first car, helping the children get a good education, enjoying a rewarding retirement.
5 habits to become financially secure
7 August 2020/Budgeting

5 habits to become financially secure

Ever looked at a friend who has everything together and thought ‘what’s their secret?’ Here are five habits you can implement to help achieve financial security.