The ‘Retirement Smile’ is not about grinning from ear to ear; rather, it symbolizes the fluctuating financial needs that you may experience at different stages of your retirement. This concept divides the retirement phase into three distinct stages – the Early Years, the Middle Years, and the Twilight Years. Understanding the Retirement Smile can empower […]
Read MoreRethinking Retirement: Superannuation Planning Before and After the age of 65
For decades, the age of 65 has been synonymous with retirement. However, based on today’s superannuation rules, clinging to this traditional milestone may not be the most strategic approach. Pre-retirees are discovering that planning for retirement starts before and extends beyond the conventional age markers, thanks to new rules and regulations that offer both challenges […]
Read MoreCharting the Course to Sustainable Property: Andrew Cole of Charter Hall
In this podcast episode for The Green Dream, our focus turns to property. Andrew Cole is Head of ESG at Charter Hall, a prominent Australian property group that is once again highly rated 2023 Global Real Estate Benchmark (GRESB) rankings. GRESB is widely considered to be the leading ESG assessment for real estate, providing a […]
Read MoreGESB launches Sustainable Balanced Investment Plan: How does it stack up?
Over a decade after GESB closed their ethical option*, GESB is finally now offering members a dedicated ethical fund, the Sustainable Balanced Investment Plan. This fund was made available to members of GESB Super, West State Super and Retirement Income Allocated Pension members on September 27, 2023. Finally GESB clients can invest in an ethical […]
Read MoreSilk heart valves, Slimming tablets, Sonic gains & Soy – Sustainable Investing with Nick Edgerton of Stewart Investors
It’s been two years since my first chat with Nick Edgerton – and it’s clear that creating positive impact is still at the core of his decision making, and also that he still has his infectious enthusiasm for sustainable investment. Nick is a Portfolio Manager with the Sustainable Funds Group at Stewart Investors. Nick joined […]
Read MoreEthical Investment Week 2023
It’s Ethical Investment Week! This annual event aims to help people understand ethical investing and make informed investment decisions. Ethical Investment Week is coordinated by the Ethical Advisers’ Co-op, which comprises a group of leading ethical advisers. During the week of 1 to 7 October, a range of events and resources will be available to […]
Read MoreFrom Worry to Warrior: Turning Eco-Anxiety into Eco-Action & creating a sustainable legacy with Claire O’Rourke
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can” Arthur Ashe. Welcome to a special episode of The Green Dream, where we dive deep into the heart of this year’s Ethical Investment Week theme: “Building a sustainable legacy.” Our guest today is the inspirational Claire O’Rourke. She is a campaigner, communicator and […]
Read MoreA story of hope, and opportunity to help: WeSAVE School in Sumbawa
$30 per month pays the basic wage of a teacher in Sumbawa, such is the amazing disparity in wages between Indonesia and Australia. This allows us to have a great positive impact with a relatively small donation. For $360 a year, you can fund a teacher’s entire salary! We have done it, and we encourage […]
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