We are betting that if you are reading this, you have some kind of insurance: maybe for your car, your house, your fur baby, or your health. But have you ever stopped to think about what it is, how it works, and if it is even...
What’s the most important insurance to have, according to Australians? If you answered car insurance and home and contents insurance – you’re correct. They’re the only two types of insurance that are considered “essential services” by Australian policyholders, according to the results of a new survey from KPMG. The report, A...
The only way for the private health insurance industry to avoid a “demographic death spiral” is by slashing the rates for younger, healthier consumers, a think tank has warned. According to the Grattan Institute, the industry is facing a crisis as costs for older people rise...
While we all hope for good health, the reality is that some of us may struggle at times with sickness or injury. And that may affect your family’s financial wellbeing. Different types of life insurance or personal insurance can provide an income when you’re unable earn,...
Life is full of twists and turns, and it is important to be prepared for any possibility. Having adequate life insurance is an important safety net to have in place should something go wrong.Yet the gap between what we need and what we have, has...
With the cost of living on the rise, it’s more important than ever to have a financial safety net that protects you and your family in case the unexpected happens. Most Australian employees have some form of life insurance, often through their superannuation fund, but many...
Anyone who has been stood down or retrenched in this downturn is unlikely to have the type of income protection that would see them compensated for their loss, a lawyer has warned while still touting the benefits of the insurance type. Slater and Gordon’s Sarah Snowden...
A new survey revealing what Australians value the most has highlighted that we’re a society not too hung up on material things. Compare the Market has released research showing that one in two Australians — or 52 per cent — would consider their family as the most important aspect...
Change is a constant. Life is about change and as we embrace each new milestone and deal with the challenges life throws us from time to time, we grow as human beings. Just as life changes, so do your insurance needs. Personal insurance is never a...
Buying insurance through super has many advantages, but you need to make sure you are getting the right cover for your individual needs. In some cases, you may be paying for nothing.Most super funds offer life and total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance to fund...
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Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.