What Drives the Value of our Dollar?
Importers and exporters may pay the closest attention to the value of the Aussie dollar, but movements in the exchange rate affect us all. A rising dollar makes it less
November 28, 2016
Financial Planning
The Inflation Effect on Retirement
Without the benefit of a crystal ball, it’s impossible to determine exactly how much one person will need to meet their individual retirement needs. We often hear that we’re living
November 19, 2016
Proposed Changes About What You Can Contribute to Superannuation
As part of the 2016 Federal Budget, the government has proposed significant changes to super contribution rules. Although these changes haven’t yet become law, it’s worth understanding how the new
November 5, 2016
How the 1 January 2017 Asset Test Changes May Affect You…
There is a significant change coming to the way your Aged Pension, Disability pension or Carer’s pension is calculated with the assets test change as of the 1st of January
October 27, 2016
What Is Your Aged Care Funding Strategy?
We’re an ageing population; the media keeps reminding us, as does the government, but are we prepared for what this means? As a society? As individuals? One thing’s for sure
October 12, 2016
Lending Money to Friends or Family – Should you do it?
What would you do if a family member asked to borrow money – besides the less painful option of beating yourself over the head with a fence paling? You want
September 28, 2016
Why Does the Balance of My Super Fund Go Up and down?
If you pay close attention to the value of your superannuation fund, and if, like most people, your money is spread across the main investment classes, you would have noticed
September 26, 2016
Wealth Protection Through The Ages
Insurance plays an important role in any wealth creation and management strategy. There is little point in accumulating wealth if you don’t protect it, or yourself, from unforeseen risks that
September 9, 2016
Life Can Change in an Instant
Paul Taylor was a fit and active 45-year old who drowned while swimming in surf on a family holiday. Witnessing this tragic event unfold from the beach were Paul’s wife,
August 25, 2016
Don’t Let Tax Creep Up On You
Australia has a progressive income tax system. This simply means that higher income earners pay a greater proportion of their income in tax than low-income earners. It is achieved by
August 12, 2016
Does Solar Power Add Value to Your Property?
Over 1.5 million Australian homes, around one in six households, currently generate at least some of their own electricity from solar panels mounted on their rooftops. While environmental concerns
August 5, 2016
Preparing for Tomorrow
Following on from last weeks article on aged care. Imagine you were no longer able to look after your financial affairs, or, less dramatically, simply found it an increasing burden
July 15, 2016