Paramount Financial Solutions

17/03/2026

https://www.afr.com/wealth/superannuation/five-signs-it-s-time-to-switch-superannuation-funds-20260215-p5o2du

While we don't subscribe to the premise that there are bad super funds, per se, only inappropriate investment strategies or fee structures, it pays to check that your fund is up-to-scratch. The AFR interviewed Wayne for this piece.........

More than a million Australians switched their superannuation fund last year, here are some reasons why you should join them.

27/02/2026

We usually refrain from making or sharing political comment, but the analysis of Australia's present economic situation, from one of the country's most respected financial commentators, no less, was too good not to share.

Apart from the unemployment story where the jobless rate is a strong 4.1%, a lot of the Albanese Government’s books look worryingly bad. What’s my educated take on this?

10/02/2026

https://web.joincitro.com.au/articles/mortgaged-to-the-eyeballs

I was interviewed for this piece on the growing trend of older Australians still having home loans as they approach retirement. If the story raises questions, feel free to reach out.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

I had the pleasure this morning of delivering a presentation on the value of financial advice for my friends in the team at Locale Homes....and a very receptive audience they proved to be!

07/10/2025

I recorded this podcast recently at the invitation of host, Adam Schaal, of Locale Property Group. At almost one hour, it's a tad long, but hopefully, you find it interesting.

Owning property or building wealth might seem out of reach, but small, consistent steps can make a big impact over time.In this episode we explore the simple...

15/09/2025

Last week, Wayne and John, accompanied by their wives, Elise & Jo, had the pleasure of attending the Entireti Annual Conference at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Wayne was presented with the Chairman's "Guy Carrington" Award for individual excellence and contribution to the group, then had the honour of presenting a cheque to Dr Fiona Wood on behalf of the Entireti Foundation, with the donation then matched by Entireti. The evening's music was provided by Trav and Jay, who even dragged their old man up to do a couple of numbers.

19/08/2025

One of the most important lessons in finance is to understand the value of compounding returns. Here is an excellent explanation of the subject by one of our favourite economists. As always, if it triggers questions, please PM us.
https://www.amp.com.au/resources/insights-hub/compound-interest-and-returns-are-an-investors-best-friend?utm_source=AJO&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=250819_OliversInsights_Investments_LiveSend&correlationId=962f1e67-22ac-4e28-b06b-4b772b2ae18a-0

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11/08/2025

https://azzet.com/news/planners-tread-carefully-amid-rising-financial-stress

When you deep dive into people's issues with their finances, it often uncovers other aspects of their lives that are beyond the scope of financial advice, but are just as important to address. The trick is to ensure that there is no misunderstanding that your professional advice is limited to the financial only.

A growing number of Australians are experiencing financial stress, prompting calls for planners to address money concerns without straying into mental health.

16/07/2025

In the time since I was born, the population of the world has trebled!
If that is replicated in the lifetime of my one year old grandson, he will be one of 25b humans crawling over this planet when he's my age.
Clearly that is not sustainable, so we either find a solution or suffer the fate of the dinosaurs!
With four kids and eight grandchildren, I clearly haven't helped the situation, but I share as food for thought/comment only.

24/06/2025

Every now and then we get asked if our fees will be offset by better investment returns. That's a bit last asking your mechanic if your car's better mileage will cover the cost of a service.
While improving investment outcomes is a significant part of what we aim to do, BY FAR the biggest benefit is the peace of mind you get from knowing you're doing the best you can with the resources at your disposal.
After all, as the old saying goes, "You don't know what you don't know!"