Quarterly economic update: October – December 2021
Coronavirus Victoria and New South Wales saw their economies roar back to life as they emerged from lockdown just in time for a new kid to arrive on the coronavirus
January 12, 2022
Financial Planning
6 steps to a sustainable Christmas
Just as the Grinch stole Christmas, excess spending can rob us all of yuletide happiness. Seasonal credit card splurges can create ballooning long term debt, while unnecessary consumption inevitably leads
December 21, 2021
Closing the gender superannuation gap
Most people, when asked about retirement, will tell you they’re looking forward to it. However, for many women, the approach of retirement is viewed with uncertainty. In recent times a
December 3, 2021
Tap into the amazing power of compounding
Forget about location, location, location being the key to a good investment outcome. For now, let’s think of the most important ingredient as being regular, regular, regular! A regular
November 24, 2021
Raising the bar: How tighter lending criteria will impact you
Australia’s thriving property market has recovered so swiftly since the brief pandemic-induced recession of 2020, that authorities have stepped in to pull the reigns on runaway real estate prices. As
November 11, 2021
How to buy a house when you have a HECS or HELP debt
Paying off your education is no reason to put off buying property. You can remember it now: sitting in a chair at the back of the lecture theatre, chatting to
November 3, 2021
Three ways to keep market uncertainty in perspective
Three ways to keep market uncertainty in perspective It seems like headlines these days keep announcing markets have hit yet another all-time high. And while it’s worth celebrating good days
October 22, 2021
Why property investors need savings
Urgent maintenance is an unavoidable aspect of being a landlord, so having a cash buffer set aside will help you deal with any unexpected problems. When renting out an
October 13, 2021
Account-based pensions
An account-based pension offers regular, flexible and tax-effective income from your superannuation. You can get one when you reach ‘preservation age’ (between 55 and 60). It lasts as long as
October 7, 2021
Value of an Advisor
As our valued clients know, we are here to guide your decision-making. In fact, a recent study by Russell Investments quantified the value of advice. It found that financial advisers
September 28, 2021
How to transition to retirement
As you get closer to retirement, you’ll start to wind down and want to work less without compromising your lifestyle. That’s where a Transition to Retirement Pension (TRP) could work
September 22, 2021
Tax and super
How much tax you pay on your super contributions and withdrawals depends on: your total super amount your age the type of contribution or withdrawal you make If you
September 2, 2021