Cut your car insurance costs to something more budget-friendly with these easy tips. Whether you’ve pursed the grey nomadding lifestyle and have hit the open road on an open-ended adventure or you’re simply using your car to run daily errands, finding ways to cut car...
By taking the time to evaluate the terms, benefits, and coverage of your life insurance policy, you can gain valuable insights into whether adjustments are necessary to provide financial security. Retirement can be a time of transition and reassessment, and one aspect that requires careful consideration...
Don't let the jargon in your car Insurance PDS get to you! While it’s definitely the most important document in any kind of product purchase, the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) often goes unread by customers. You might think it’s simply because they can’t be bothered to...
More than 650,000 super fund members are projected to lose their life insurance as a result of the government’s early release scheme, new research has found. Research house DEXX&R’s Market Projections Report projected total group insurance premiums for the year to fall by $226 million by December 2020,...
Disability insurance needs to be “simpler and cheaper” for all Australians, with a focus on return to health and work, a taskforce has found. Without an overhaul, those who need cover may not be able to afford it in the future and life insurance companies selling...
Claiming income protection insurance while suffering from a mental health issue can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be, writes Helen Baker. I’ve helped many clients access their income protection insurance for mental health reasons – people who are going through divorce, post-divorce, widowed, employment issues...
These days, most people hold some form of life insurance in their super account. While this is a welcome safety net, the level of cover held this way is often inadequate. A Rice Warner study back in 2020 found that life cover within superannuation only met...
Occupation, smoking status and an individual’s age have all been revealed as key factors influencing an Australian worker’s likelihood of needing to make a disability or life insurance claim. A joint study from consulting firm KPMG and the Financial Services Council (FSC) has revealed that Australian...
Australians under the age of 30 are prioritising their health above other lifestyle factors, according to new research. Findings from an independent, nationally representative survey, commissioned by comparethemarket.com.au, showed that those under 30 in Australia rate their health as more important than wealth, partner, home ownership...
Electric cars are cheaper to own over time, yet comprehensive insurance premiums are typically higher. We explain why, and break down the differences. Electric vehicles have the key advantage of lower running costs, which helps recoup the extra up-front price premium compared to an internal combustion engine...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.