An important conversation
None of us likes to consider our own mortality. For our older loved ones, it’s an even more confronting topic and difficult to discuss. When Charles became ill, his family’s
September 27, 2018
Financial Coaching
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
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
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
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