Aug 7, 2020 | Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Investing, Lending, Retirement, Superannuation
As most long-term investors know, investment markets have their ups and downs. The downs are usually associated with periods of uncertainty, perhaps due to political or economic factors, or even natural disasters. Uncertainty leads to volatility – more extreme...
May 21, 2020 | Centrelink, Finances, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Retirement, Superannuation
As the COVID-19 virus took a sledgehammer to the economy, the federal government rapidly introduced a range of initiatives to help individuals who lost income as a result of the measures taken to control the virus. One of those initiatives was to allow qualifying...
Mar 4, 2020 | Finances, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Insurance, Lending, Loans, Property, Retirement, Superannuation
Everyone has a different life journey they’re on. But getting on top of key financial goals as you follow your own path could see you enjoying a more comfortable lifestyle and being ready for the next chapter to begin. This article is all about getting all your money...
Feb 8, 2020 | Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Property, Retirement
As record numbers of Australians transition into retirement, considering your cost of living and comparing it to your expected average annual retirement income is a crucial step in retirement planning. For many Australians transitioning into retirement, the increasing...
Oct 17, 2019 | Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement
Australian retirees are facing a ‘double whammy’ when it comes to funding their retirement. On the one hand we, as a nation, are enjoying longer and healthier lives. On the other hand, record low interest rates have slashed the returns on the traditional bedrocks of...
Oct 5, 2019 | Finances, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Lending, Loans, Retirement
Increased housing costs and low wage growth are seeing more Australians carry higher levels of debt into retirement. Repaying this debt can place a major drag on retirement cash flows and hinder the achievement of retirement goals. These may include maintaining an...