The federal election is done and dusted, and the Coalition Government has been given another three years in power. How will this outcome affect Australians’ finances? What will change – and what won’t – when it comes to policies affecting people’s money? Can we expect any surprises?   The Coalition Government staying in power will […]

In our module, Where Your Wealth Comes From, we discuss the concept of financial success and the fact that it will hold a different meaning for each and every one of us. For example:   For some, financial success might mean having $1 million in investment assets and retired at age 65. Whereas, for others, it’s […]

This year’s Federal Budget is an ‘election budget’ with future tax cuts for all Australians, especially low and middle income earners. Overall, there were minimal changes to super proposed in the Budget, with minor changes to super contributions for older Australians. We’ve summarised some of the key points from the Budget below, but remember these are […]

  The wave of older Australians will continue to grow over the coming decades. As such, we can no longer afford to ignore the issues around aged care with over 1 million retirees already accessing aged care services in Australia. Planning ahead can help to demystify aged care and reduce stress levels. With awareness and […]

Your personal insurance is an important part of your financial plan as it provides peace of mind and financial protection to you and your family in the event of death. Often Total and Permanent Disablement cover is also ‘bundled’ with Life insurance, this covers the scenario where you are unable to work due to total and permanent disablement, […]

“Life is a journey, not a destination” and “It is not the length of life, but the depth” are just two of the many famous quotes to come from Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American poet, lecturer, essayist and philosopher. Importantly, these two quotes deliver a powerful message when it comes to how you decide to live your […]

The late-cycle show 2018 has been a challenging year in most asset classes as investors adjusted to trade wars, China growth uncertainties, unstable European politics and a succession of Fed rate hikes. These issues will continue into 2019, with the added complexity that GDP and profit growth is likely to be slower in the U.S., […]

There aren’t too many people who want to be a Christmas Scrooge just as there aren’t too many who want to spend the next 12 months paying off a hefty credit card debt either. It’s a good idea to do up a budget in the time leading up to Christmas. This way you are able […]

With the rise in housing prices and a relatively slow income growth, the capacity for some individuals to save an adequate deposit on a house or unit has become progressively difficult*. In light of this, to strengthen their loan application, some prospective new entrants may consider turning to family members for help via a loan guarantor arrangement. […]

When investment strategies are implemented to build and maintain wealth, they are centred on an understanding of your financial situation, goals and objectives. The utilisation of superannuation is often a major component of this due to reasons such as the variety of investment options available and the favourable tax treatment of income and capital gains in both the accumulation […]