Don’t Make This Mistake When Switching Super Funds
People have become a lot more aware of their superannuation options in recent years, and more people are being proactive and switching their super to different funds. Many are lured by the promise of lower fees or by what the Barefoot Investor suggests. I’m not...
How Is a Redundancy Payment Taxed In Australia
Redundancy isn’t a pleasant experience and many people find it quite stressful. One of the common questions asked is “How are redundancy payments taxed in Australia?” It’s a great question and thankfully taxation on redundancy payments is...
What’s Your Retirement Number?
What’s your retirement number? Probably the first question to ask is not “What’s your retirement number” but “what is a retirement number?” What is a Retirement Number? One of the most important questions you can ask in your...
A Simple Tip To Repay Your Home Loan Six Years Early
Most people I speak with in the Slow Fortune community who have a home loan would like to repay it sooner. There’s a bunch of strategies to do that, but here’s a simple idea that no-one else seems to be talking about. It’s all about using inflation...
Book Review – Unf*ck Your Finances by Melissa Browne
I’ve been on a personal finance reading binge recently and have just finished reading Unf*ck Your Finances by Melissa Browne. Here are some of my thoughts on the book. Firstly, let’s get past the title. It’s deliberately provocative, yet in a few...About Me
Hi, I'm Allan - welcome to Slow Fortune. Life's a marathon, not a sprint and you're meant to enjoy it every step of the way.
The Slow Fortune philosophy is all about planning for your future - designing your ideal life - and living each day to it's fullest.