Insurance is used as a funding solution for several different aspects of business continuity and succession planning. This article looks at the intent behind each type of cover and the structures possible. Several ways insurance is used as a funding solution for different aspects of business continuity and succession include: Business succession planning (eg through […]

The sharemarket gives individuals the opportunity to buy and sell shares and gives companies the opportunity to raise funds via share issues to investors. A quality sharemarket investment can lead to both capital growth and income over time. Historically, shares have outperformed all other asset classes (cash, fixed interest and property). What is a share? […]

With the slowing down of the spring property season as we head into the quieter Christmas/New Year period, many people may be questioning whether buying an investment property is an appropriate option for them.  In making this assessment, there are a number of things worth considering and here we discuss a range of factors relevant to […]

Gearing is simply another term for borrowing to invest. While we may not enjoy being in debt, not all debt is bad. In fact, it can be a powerful tool used to build wealth and to enhance your investment performance. Many of us have borrowed at one time or another for our larger purchases, like […]

This update is the final instalment of our three part series which aims to provide you with an insight into what strategies you may wish to consider in the lead up to the 2015 end of financial year (EoFY). A lot of people leave their preparation until it is too late and even though you […]