Rising Tide Blog

• Don’t die (without a Will)
  by Matt Hale. Thu Dec 15, 2016
  Australia is a dangerous place, just think of the Redback spider, the Blue-ringed octopus, Bay 13 at the Boxing Day Te...keep reading
• Avoid the Financial Hangover this Christmas
  by Matt Hale. Sat Dec 10, 2016
  We've all seen the ads on TV – ‘buy this, buy that'- ridiculously priced gifts topped with crayfish and prawns for the family feast. The pressure ...keep reading
• Is it time to spring clean you’re finances?
  by Matt Hale. Sat Nov 19, 2016
  Jasmine is in bloom and cricket is on the telly. It's spring (even in Melbourne, despite a few false starts). It's tim...keep reading
• Spring months are the busiest in property calendar.
  by Matt Hale. Thu Oct 20, 2016
  The spring months are the busiest on the property calendar, so just like your favourite footy stars, preparation is th...keep reading
• What’s your Plan B?
  by Matt Hale. Thu Oct 6, 2016
  Most business owners live and breathe their work.  They're passionate about what they do and have an incredible drive to succeed.  They are often th...keep reading
• Workshop: Navigating money matters for a loved one who has a disability
  by Matt Hale. Wed Sep 21, 2016
  Chris Browne, founder and Managing Director of Rising Tide Financial Services, is a young father with two beautiful boys, the youngest suffering from ...keep reading
• 5 Things you can do RIGHT NOW to Reduce your Financial Stress
  by Matt Hale. Fri Aug 26, 2016
  While it's true that money doesn't buy happiness, at the same time not having your money sorted can be a constant sour...keep reading
• Skyrocketing life expectancy and medical advancements means Aussies are set to run out of cash in retirement
  by Matt Hale. Thu Jul 21, 2016
  We think it's time we all take an honest look out our superannuation system.  Why? Beca...keep reading
• What to do when it’s over
  by Matt Hale. Fri Jul 8, 2016
  Breakups. They're not fun for anyone! But with one in three marriages in Australia ending in divorce, they are unfortunately a reality for many of us....keep reading
• How will the ‘Brexit’ affect your finances?
  by Matt Hale. Wed Jun 29, 2016
  There's no doubt that the 'Brexit' has had a massive impact on the sharemarket. When the result was announced last Friday the British pound plummeted ...keep reading
• Beware of smooth talking bankers peddling fixed rate loans
  by Matt Hale. Mon May 16, 2016
  In light of the recent interest rate cut and the likelihood of another in the coming months, Australians should beware of banks seeking to woo their c...keep reading
• What we can learn from the CommInsure Scandal
  by Matt Hale. Wed Mar 9, 2016
  When one of Australia's ...keep reading
• How to be smart about tackling debt
  by Matt Hale. Sun Feb 28, 2016
  Most of us will find ourselves in some form of debt at some stage of our life. Not only do we live in a time where credit is more accessible than ever...keep reading
• Why you shouldn’t expect your kids to ‘go it alone’ when it comes to buying their first home
  by Matt Hale. Thu Feb 25, 2016
  Baby boomers are a proud bunch. They love to talk about how they worked hard, saved up and bought their own home all by themselves.  "Young people ju...keep reading
• Money-saving apps for food lovers
  by Matt Hale. Thu Feb 11, 2016
  Before I got in to financial planning Melbourne I trained as a chef! To this day I love my food whic...keep reading
• Money questions you need to ask before starting a family
  by Matt Hale. Thu Jan 28, 2016
  It's an exciting time when you and your partner start thinking about having a family. It's a highly emotional period in your life so it can be easy t...keep reading
• If you’re considering a career change, make sure you consider the financial implications
  by Matt Hale. Tue Jan 12, 2016
  January. It may be the beginning of a new year but it also signals the end of holidays for many Australians. We pack away the board shorts and sarongs...keep reading

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