How does life insurance work?
A step by step guide to help you through the decision making process. Firstly, what is life insurance? “Life insurance” is the general term we give to the range of insurance that …
Can you really afford the big house, luxury car and holidays?
For many Australians, lifestyle choices are often seen as rewards for hard work. The big house. The new car. The overseas holidays. The designer labels. On the surface, these purchases seem like …
Advice for couples at tax time
Unsure how your relationship status affects your taxes? We’ve made it simple with our couples’ guide to tax. If you’re newly married, engaged or living with your partner, you might not be …
Why you need insurance, what are your options?
Insurance; we don’t need it until we do. Learn all about the value of insurance for protecting your health, income and loved ones when life throws you a curveball. Protecting your wellbeing …
Score a $500 super bonus: the government super co-contribution explained
Imagine an extra $500 landing in your super fund, courtesy of the government, simply for being proactive about your financial future. If you’re a low to middle income earner making after-tax contributions …
Planning for retirement? Start with these 5 steps
#1: Set clear retirement goals The very first step in retirement planning is to define what you want your retirement to look like. When you hear the word retirement, what do you …
How to stay on top of your tax even when markets move
It’s important to understand the tax implications of your investments especially when markets move up and down. Our five step end of financial year checklist will help keep you on top of …
Finance 101: understanding interest rates and why they matter
Learn how interest rates influence loans, savings and investments, and find out why staying informed about interest rates can empower your financial decisions. Whether you’re planning to buy your dream home, save …
Eight quick wins for managing debt
Managing debt can often feel overwhelming but there are several strategies you can implement to make the process more manageable and even accelerate your journey to becoming debt free. Here are some …
Estate Planning and SMSFs
One of the main reasons an individual would use an SMSF is for estate planning as it can offer greater flexibility to beneficiaries than what is available via a public offer fund. …