Independent Financial Planning
The art of downsizing
The kids have finally left home and now you’re rattling around in a house way bigger than you need. If it’s time to think about downsizing, there’s more to it
Does money bring happiness?
The short answer is ‘yes’, but only up to a point. People in richer countries are, collectively, happier than people in poor countries. Within countries, people with higher incomes are
Financial Basics Foundation – financial literacy for our children
Financial literacy is a fundamental life tool. Teaching our kids about financial management from a young age should be a high priority as this is now recognised as an important
How will an inheritance affect your children?
Australia has emerged from a mix of wonderful cultures, many of which came to our country in search of a new life in a new country with great promise. The
Salary sacrifice vs personal contributions to superannuation
Amongst the changes made to superannuation effective 1 July 2017 was the welcome and sensible move to give everyone who makes a personal contribution to super the option of claiming
Planning ahead for the “Sandwich Generation”
Are you taking care of elderly parents? Do you still have adult children living at home? Do the words ‘meat’ and ‘sandwich’ strike any chords with you? You could be
The ‘what, why and how’ of contributing to super
With so many changes to super in recent times, comparing to the past can be confusing for your readers. Focusing on the present, this article starts afresh giving an overview of the current superannuation contribution options.
Salary Sacrificing is Not Just About Super
When most people think of salary sacrifice they think of superannuation. It’s pretty easy to see why. If someone earning $100,000 a year takes the last $10,000 of that amount
PRESS RELEASE – True Independent Advice Makes its New Base in Maroondah
After living locally in Ringwood North for over 17 years, Corin Jacka and his financial planning business, Priority1 Wealth Management Group jumped at the chance to set up shop at
Responsibilities of an Executor
If you’re the eldest sibling in the family, or deemed to be the “most responsible”; if you’re seen to be a good friend by someone; or a fine upstanding citizen