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Are you overwhelmed by the prospect of investing and retirement planning? Finances are a daunting subject for many creative professionals, including Australian authors who earn on average just $18,200 p.a. from their creative practice. If you’re a self-employed author or illustrator with a variable income, saving money and investing may seem out of the question, let alone retiring!
But, with a simple and sensible approach, it is possible. Don’t miss this invaluable one-hour session with Emily Stewart, aka ‘Sensible Emily’, an award-winning business and finance journalist. As the author of Sensible Money, Emily understands the financial challenges faced by creative and publishing professionals and will equip you with the information you need to start planning for your future.
In this session Emily will share:
There will be time for questions.
Please note that personal and prescriptive financial and investing advice will not be provided in this session. General information will be offered on possible options and how to vet financial professionals and services.
This virtual session will be hosted online using Zoom.
No problem! Everyone booked in to this event will be emailed a link and passcode to access the recording afterwards. This recording will be available to view for 10 days after the live session. This also means that if you wish to revisit the session after attending it live to take further notes, you can do so!
After 10 days, the link will expire and the recording will no longer be available to view.
