For the past 16 years, Commsec have produced “The Big Issues” report – which has sought to highlight the issues that are expected to influence the economy over the forthcoming 12 months.          Now this is no crystal ball gazing exercise. The aim is not just to forecast where certain…

It’s often been mentioned that $1 million or more in superannuation savings is needed to live a comfortable retirement. This is a daunting figure for most of us and, unsurprisingly, has many Australians concerned about the kind of retirement lifestyle they have to look forward to.  Read on to find…

Retirement Investing-where do I start? Many Australians don’t have to think twice about saving for retirement because their employer regularly contributes on their behalf. These savings then have decades to grow and years to ride out the ups and downs of the share market. But what happens once you retire?…

The Winners and Losers of the Federal Budget  The Winners are – Home owners (existing and first home) – NDIS (with taxpayer hikes from 1/7/19 they get more funds) – Older people (health care cards for those that recently got knocked off the register) – Patients (out of pocket expenses…

What a mad few months we have had, with crazy weather, all the Adelaide festivals and the very sad global events. I cannot see 2017 being a smooth, easy going year! With all these changes, Greven & Co are also changing, especially our relocation. I am in the process of…

The government has finally legislated the reforms from the May 2016 budget (nothing like being efficient).  We have a summary of those changes. We also found some interesting facts about the states performances as we are constantly bagged in the media about being the BROKE state, and it seems for…

Happy New Year, I wonder if you have made any new year’s resolutions and if so, have you actioned them?  I personally have one major goal for 2017 and that is to get healthy & reach 10,000 steps per day (using my Fitbit).  If you don’t action them, then they…

It is that time of year again when we find ourselves rushing to meet deadlines, shopping for xmas presents and dealing with car parking, grumpy customers, grumpy sales assistance and people rushing.  It is one of the most stressful times of the year and I can’t avoid the stress, as…

The front page of the new York post says it all…..read what a few experts predict what the future holds for USA and how that will affect us, Australia and Australians moving forward. My personal thought is that US shouldn’t have such an influence on a great country like Australia,…

The man in red rolled into Adelaide last weekend and it is only 35 sleeps until xmas!  I know you didn’t want to hear that as it scares me as well-where has this year gone?  I have so much to do before we close on the 22nd of December, I…