Making the most of your retirement finances
You’ve waited a long time to reach retirement, so how do you make sure your hard earned savings go the distance with you? There are a range of step…
How old is too old for insurance?
Protecting your income during your working years makes sense. But once you – or your parents – grow older, is life insurance still important? We ta…
How do Aussie women’s finances stack up?
Planning for retirement is a daunting task and many Australian women lack confidence in financial decision making. Fortunately, there are some smal…
Get 2024/25 off to a great start
The beginning of the financial year is a great opportunity to review your financial situation, to make sure you’re on track and on top of changes h…
Contributions, when are they made?
Thanks to the evolving rules and additional tests, the world of superannuation contributions continues to be a source of confusion, resulting in mi…
Mortgage versus super – a common dilemma
Conventional wisdom used to dictate Australians were better paying off their home loans, and then, once debt free turning their attention to buildi…
Is it worth salary sacrificing into super?
Let’s explore the ins and outs of salary sacrificing into your super and help you determine if it’s worth considering as part of your financi…
How to determine asset allocation
Asset allocation is the process of dividing funds between different asset classes including cash, bonds, property and shares. This takes place as s…
Economic and market overview
Australian shares fared well in July, buoyed by suggestions that no further interest rate hikes will be necessary. With inflation coming off the bo…
Decoding cognitive biases: what every investor needs to be aware of
Common human biases that investors should understand when it comes to investing is extremely important. These biases are ingrained in human nature,…
