20 Jun A super catch-up plan
It's a number that can only be described as mindboggling: $400 million a day.
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Financial Planning
19 Jun Checklist for the end of financial year
The end of financial year on 30 June is a good time to take stock and get your finances in order. This is an end of financial year like no other. Being prepared, reviewing your super contributions and submitting your return on time are good policies every...
16 Jun The simple steps to creating and maintaining an emergency fund
It’s pretty hard to prepare for an economic crash no one saw coming. But those who lived through the GFC and Australia’s last recession 29 years ago would have learned that there’s nothing more important to have in your back pocket than an emergency fund. Any...
15 Jun Gifting and financial generosity during coronavirus
Are you thinking of giving or lending money to adult children or other family members who are in financial hardship? Parents are often called on to help during times of crisis. Now, with a growing number of people experiencing financial hardship as a result of the...
12 Jun Preserving retirement savings during COVID-19
Investment markets globally are experiencing significant volatility as economies around the world try to navigate the unchartered waters of the COVID-19. If you’re approaching retirement this volatility can be a source of anxiety, and it can be difficult to understand what a person can do...
08 Jun The Australian economy and recovery from COVID-19
The shutdown in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) has wreaked havoc on the economy, but after a period of free-fall we could be beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. What has the impact been on consumer confidence and spending? Consumer confidence collapsed due to...
12 May The end of Income Protection Insurance as we know it
Recently APRA announced major changes to the structure of Income Protection policies. It will occur in a matter of weeks and is not receiving any publicity in the mainstream media so we felt this update was important so that you can make an informed decision. What is Income...
11 May Out of work but too young for the Age Pension? There’s help you can access
Along with all of the health implications and risks associated with Covid-19, the quickly-spreading virus has also caused plenty of problems for the economy as many businesses have been forced to close their doors. With job losses already rising, the government has changed the rules around...
09 May Superannuation for younger investors
The Australian superannuation industry has been in the headlines almost every day in the past few weeks, with the Federal Government predicting that as many as 1.7 million people will look to access their superannuation early as part of COVID-19 relief measures.
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05 May How to stay the course in retirement
In the past few weeks, we have seen economies be brought to a standstill by COVID-19, unprecedented social measures announced by governments around the world, and a new, unusual rhythm of living that many of us are still settling into.
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