bubbles, downturns and headwinds ... let's talk property

Posted by Ian Walker on 20-Sep-2018 17:41:51

There has been plenty of media coverage lately on the property bubble, the property downturn, the property headwinds, first home buyers, too many units and many other click-bait-orientated headlines. 

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Topics: property investment

Earnings season insights - September 2018

Posted by James Cavanough on 20-Sep-2018 16:50:15

FY2018 results

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Topics: financial planning

Financial Considerations in Your 40s Blog

Posted by Ian Walker on 31-Jul-2018 20:20:22

Following on from my previous blog, Financial Advice for 30 Somethings, I thought I would touch on financial considerations for people in their 40s.

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Topics: financial plan brisbane

The True Cost of Cancer

Posted by James Cavanough on 22-Jun-2018 16:23:51

The unfortunate facts about cancer

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Topics: insurance, cancer insurance

The Power of Holistic and Independent Financial Advice

Posted by James Cavanough on 02-May-2018 13:00:12

Our mission

In 2013, Ian Walker and I established Lantern Advisory to "deliver holistic and independent advice to create and protect the wealth of our clients". However, our mission has always been much deeper than this statement.

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Topics: financial planning, wealth management

More to Investing than Term Deposits and Blue Chip Shares

Posted by James Cavanough on 01-Mar-2018 09:12:15

The Australian term deposit landscape

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Topics: financial planning, blue chip shares, term deposits, diversified portfolio

Self managed super funds - update for investors

Posted by James Cavanough on 13-Nov-2017 08:40:00

Demand for Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) is still strong, particular in the 45-55 year age bracket.

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Topics: SMSF, Self Managed Superannuation Funds, SMSF management

alternative options to investing in property

Posted by Ian Walker on 22-Oct-2017 10:26:20

The love affair between Australian individuals and their bricks and mortar properties is well known and will continue to be part of our culture in the future.

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Topics: property investment, alternative options to investing in property

Tips for new investors

Posted by Ian Walker on 20-Oct-2017 14:13:36

Whether you are making your first plunge into the investment market, or due to unforeseen circumstances you need to start investing later in life, there are some basic tips outlined below that you should consider before starting your investment process.

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Topics: new investors, investment strategies, financial plan brisbane

Corporate profit reporting season august 2017

Posted by James Cavanough on 11-Sep-2017 11:24:47

The ASX 200 reporting season for August 2017 was very good, although not great. Almost 91% of full-year reporting companies produced a profit, above the long term average of 87% but down from 94% in February 2017.

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Topics: corporate profit reporting season