How to talk money with children
Visit our eBook download page to find FPA’s Money & Life How to talk money with children for ideas and activities to help kids and teens grasp the value of money
August 24, 2018
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What is responsible lending and why does it matter?
Whether it’s due to over-enthusiastic lenders or desperate borrowers, failure to adhere to robust lending standards can land some borrowers in serious financial distress. In many cases the difficulties
August 17, 2018
Is a DIY Will kit enough?
More than 45% of Australians don’t have a valid Will. If you die without one, your hard-earned wealth (your estate) will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy
August 9, 2018
A different way to help the grandkids
Many grandparents want to give their grandchildren a head start in life, and a common way to do so is to help by paying some (or all) of their school
August 2, 2018
Don’t just sit there!
Do you have a twelve-a-day habit? We’re talking seated hours, not cigarettes, although recent studies indicate that sitting too much and moving too little can be just as bad
July 26, 2018
Unlocking the mysteries of your super statement
Superannuation statements. Boring, right? But if, like many people, you toss your annual super statement in a drawer or hit delete, you could be depriving yourself of many thousands
July 19, 2018
Decluttering your lifestyle
At what point does the amount of ‘stuff’ we have in our lives start becoming problematic? Spending the entire day organising his garage instead of playing in the backyard with
July 13, 2018
What is the Pension Loan Scheme?
Currently 1.8 million Australian homeowners receive some level of age pension, with around 700,000 on a part pension. What many of these part-age pensioners may not know is that, along
July 6, 2018
Getting ready for retirement
If retirement is something you are starting to think about, now is the time to put a plan together to ensure that you achieve the satisfying and meaningful retirement that
June 29, 2018
Good cash flow makes life easier
Good cash flow makes life easier If you rely on your investments for income, an important aspect of managing your portfolio is cash flow. Correctly structured cash flow is critical,
June 24, 2018
Buy now; pay later; manage carefully
Before heading off on an overseas holiday, Sam decided to buy an expensive new camera to document his travels. The camera store offered a ‘buy now, pay later’ option, and
June 17, 2018
Super in your 60s. It’s still not too late!
For most Australians, their 60s is the decade that marks retirement. For some this means a graceful slide into a fulfilling life of leisure, enjoying the fruits of a lifetime
June 8, 2018