Five easy ways to get more into your super fund before the end of the financial yearWith the end of the current financial year fast approaching, time is running out if you’re planning to boost your…
Retiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you need each week to survive and thrive when you stop…
There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recently calling on the Australian government to reduce spending.Those calling for government cuts – mostly long-time advocates of smaller…
There has been a spate of articles and commentary in recently calling on the Australian government to reduce spending.Those calling for government cuts – mostly long-time advocates of smaller…
When disaster strikes, the last thing you want to discover is that your insurance doesn’t stretch far enough.What is home underinsurance?Underinsurance means your insurance won’t cover the full…
When disaster strikes, the last thing you want to discover is that your insurance doesn’t stretch far enough.What is home underinsurance?Underinsurance means your insurance won’t cover the full…
Stopping work is a big shift – especially when you haven’t planned for it.Why you might face a sudden retirementOnly one-third of Australians retire because they’ve reached retirement age. For…
What role will an inheritance play in your long-term wealth strategy?If the ballpark numbers are at least remotely close, the amount of assets set to be transferred from one generation to the next…
Ageing is a natural part of life, and with it often comes a reduced ability to manage everyday tasks, especially at night. The same is true for people living with disabilities who may need extra…
For the first time ever, the Australian banking regulator has announced it will impose new debt-to-income limits on housing loans made by banks.Such limits are a common tool used by regulators in…
For the first time ever, the Australian banking regulator has announced it will impose new debt-to-income limits on housing loans made by banks.Such limits are a common tool used by regulators in…
What is a bridging loan?A bridging loan, or bridging finance, is a short-term loan that can help you finance the purchase of a new property while you sell your current property. Most people sell…