Is buying a holiday home right for you?
Thinking about buying a holiday home? Here are some of the key considerations to work through before turning your dream into a reality.
Thinking about buying a holiday home? Here are some of the key considerations to work through before turning your dream into a reality.
Personal insurance plays a critical role in protecting your financial wellbeing in the face of life’s unexpected challenges.
We’re proud to support Dementia Australia, the national peak body for people impacted by dementia. Their work is deeply aligned with our values of care, advocacy, and support for individuals and families navigating life’s complex stages.
The Australian Government is dramatically expanding the First Home Guarantee to help more young Australians get into the property market.
FMD mortgage broker and lending specialist, Tim Gaspar shares his tips on avoiding first-home-buyer mistakes.
Navigating the end of a marriage or long-term relationship is one of the most stressful experience we can face in life and is a significant financial event for all parties involved, particularly for those with complex assets or business structures.
Rising property prices, high borrowing costs, lack of affordable housing options, and cost of living pressures have made it harder for younger people to save a deposit and qualify for a loan.
Clearing HECS debts and benefiting from a family guarantee helped the kids of our clients get a foot on the property ladder, while increasing their buying power.
We’re pleased to share the exciting news that we can now offer our clients dedicated home loan and lending services.
Implementation of the New Aged Care Act has been delayed until Nov 1 2025, giving families a short window to review their aged care strategy and save significant money on residential care costs.
Global markets took a hit after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs, under the banner of “Liberation Day.” While headlines described billions being “wiped” from markets, it’s worth noting the S&P 500, even after the drop, is still up over 18% from levels just three years ago.
For most of our clients the cost-of-living announcements will be beneficial, while for the retirees receiving Centrelink pensions, the unfreezing of deeming rates is something to monitor.
Timing the market is difficult and fraught with risk. Instead “time in the market” is the best approach for long-term investors who need consistent returns over different time horizons.
There are many practical and financial matters to consider amidst the emotional strain of losing a loved-one, particularly a spouse or partner.
FMD's online investment platform, Rev Invest, gives SMSF minded clients access to professionally managed portfolios, backed by a long established investment governance framework, without the complexity of managing investments themselves.
Looking for the perfect Easter gift for children or grandchildren? Consider swapping chocolate for a nest egg: an investment held in trust for their future through our Rev Invest platform.
One way to guard against rate rises and provide certainty is to consider fixing a portion of your home loan for the next couple of years.
The Federal Government has now passed the final Division 296 superannuation tax legislation. Here's what it means for you.
Staying with the same lender might feel like the easy option, but it could also be costing you thousands.
Romance may be in the air with Valentine's Day just behind us, but it’s not all wine and roses when two people combine their finances and aspirations in the ...
If you’ve noticed your good financial intentions falling by the wayside before, you already know going it alone isn’t for you.