Finance
How divorce impacts self-managed super
Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) have a lot of complexities that are often overlooked when established.
The dangers of credit cards
Credit cards are the easiest way for people (especially young people), to get themselves into financial difficulty. It is easy to obtain credit, it...
Always consider the future when arranging your finances
Don't forget the future and possible changes.
Early access to our super
From social media platforms to conversations in the pub, people often want to know if they are able to access their super to pay...
The financial impact of starting a family
There is a common situation that many of my clients go through when, all of a sudden, things aren’t as financially comfortable as they once were.
Is the housing bubble about to burst?
Earlier this month, Channel Nine’s ‘60 Minutes’ program ran a segment suggesting that Australia is about to see the biggest property crash in our...
Don’t panic about your finances during Coronavirus outbreak
In the last week we have had the first large scale market scare in over a decade.
Why you need to review your financial products regularly
I’ve written about this previously, but I never cease to be amazed at how lackadaisical many people are about their financial products despite it...
What happens when a business partner dies?
Most of us are aware that there will be financial consequences if we lose our husband or wife and understand that this event is...
Calculating the cost of aged care
Australians are living longer so it is becoming more prevalent for people to enter an aged care facility in their later years.
Getting the right advice at the right time
As life changes, so do our financial planning needs. This week, I have created a list of some important life events that are commonplace...
The money missing from your Will
Estate planning is complicated! From experience, most people are unaware that their superannuation does not form part of their estate and therefore is not...
The impact of divorce on your finances
I think most of us are aware that there are definitely negative financial consequences associated with divorce.
Income streams after retirement
The superannuation system is designed to build wealth in order to provide us with income in our retirement years.
Once we retire and need income,...
It’s never too early to start saving
Thousands of kids have just finished either high school or university and are about to enter the full-time workforce for the first time. This...
Why the self-employed must get serious about Super
Too many business owners lack strong Super balances at retirement.
Tough week for finance industry
As a Financial Planner who is proud of what my colleagues, my competitors and I are able to do for our clients, I have...
