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
Independent 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
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
Priority1 Feature Article in Professional Planner Magazine
New Priority1 owner and Director, Corin Jacka is featured in 24 Hours at Priority1
July 22, 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
Corin Jacka Featured in Professional Planner Magazine Article, “Pursuing a Business Model That Maintains Your Integrity”
Corin Jacka featured in Professional Planner magazine article, “Pursuing a business model that maintains your integrity”
July 12, 2016
Super in Your 40s. It’s Time to Get Focused.
Typically your forties is a time of established careers, teenage kids and a mortgage that is no longer daunting. There are still plenty of demands on the budget, but by
January 22, 2016
Super in Your 30s. It’s Important to Squeeze it in.
If you are in your thirties, chances are life revolves around children and a mortgage. As much as we love our kids, the fact is they cost quite a lot.
January 15, 2016