Early access to super
We all know that our superannuation is there to provide for our financial needs in retirement. That means we can’t usually access our super until we reach preservation age and
September 10, 2018
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Time to review household debt
Fuelled by rising house prices and low interest rates, the level of personal debt in Australia is relatively high compared to many other countries.i The largest proportion of this debt
September 6, 2018
Reminder: Do you need to claim a personal tax deduction for superannuation contributions you made
If you have made a personal contribution in the last financial year and wish to claim it as a tax-deduction you will need to complete a valid Notice of Intent
August 31, 2018
Aged Care – What you ought to know
Most people want to remain independent throughout retirement and to stay in control of where and how they live. But your ability to do so may depend on your
August 31, 2018
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
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