Rob

Rob Bourne has been involved in the financial services industry for over 35 years. A practising financial adviser he now focuses on the need for people to be better informed through realistic and down-to-earth financial planning and education. Through his successful online business Rob helps people to start their own online business through self branding and attraction marketing.

Homepage: http://www.wealthhappensonline.com


Posts by Rob

Understanding the Need for Financial Education

February 23, 2010 - 3:06 pm

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For most of us financial freedom and prosperity are challenges that we all seek in our lifetime. It’s the reason why so many of us spend money on gambling and lotto around the world in the hope of achieving that dream without the pain and effort needed to get there under our own steam

Why the World needs Financial Planners

December 16, 2009 - 2:59 pm

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The fallout from the global financial crisis and continued uncertainty has made most clients nervous about the security of their investments. It’s made financial planners even more nervous with falling investment values and fear of losing clients in such volatile markets.

Take Control through Financial Education.

December 11, 2009 - 3:44 pm

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When you think about it, our lives are about the decisions that we make and in many cases by the decisions that others make for us. There is no blueprint when we are born, which maps out our lives for us. Our failure, success or mediocrity is measured by a single or multitude of decisions [...]

The Shocking Truth about Super Co-Contributions

December 3, 2009 - 4:50 pm

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If losing money was a crime, there would be over 2 million Australians facing trial every year. That’s how many Australians are throwing money away by not participating in the government’s superannuation co-contributions scheme.

Retirement Strategies for the Younger Generation

November 19, 2009 - 12:22 pm

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I’m from the baby boomer generation and proud of it, but then again, I had no choice in the matter. A lot of people were born into the baby boomer generation and are now at the retirement stage of their lives. Many have succeeded to put away a comfortable nest egg for an enjoyable retirement [...]

The XYZ of Adequate Returns in Super

November 17, 2009 - 2:58 pm

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If you’re a late entry X gen or better still a Y gen just entering the work force then it’s likely you have more than 40 years to retirement. And that means you have something that the baby boomers don’t have – time.
According to the Association of Superannuation Funds in Australia the definition of [...]

How Can I Grow My Super?

November 10, 2009 - 11:12 am

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Retirement savings.
In Australia it’s referred to as Superannuation. In the US it’s known as a 401k fund.  The purpose of both is to provide a retirement benefit for employees in the form of a passive income and to reduce the reliance on a government pension.
In Australia, it is mandatory for employers to contribute 9% [...]

Knowing When To Buy and Sell Stocks

November 8, 2009 - 3:43 pm

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There are many different strategies to use when you are investing or trading in stocks. The important thing is that you have a strategy and stick to it. It doesn’t matter whether you are a short or long term investor – discipline is the key to success after picking what stocks to invest in.
What [...]

A Day in the Life of a Nation

October 30, 2009 - 12:19 pm

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If you’re anywhere in Australia on Tuesday 3rd November then you will know what is happening.  It’s the day a Nation stops to listen to a horse race; The Melbourne Cup.
Recognised as one of the world’s greatest handicap races, it attracts horses from all over the world competing for glory and a prize purse of [...]

How to Start an Online Business Fast

October 27, 2009 - 12:32 pm

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I don’t know about you, but I had a hard time trying to start an online business.
All the hype about earning easy and fast money is just that – hype. When I first started, I jumped right in to a PPC advertising campaign. Took me a week or so to get the hang of writing [...]

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