10 February, 2020

Home and Contents Insurance – are you adequately covered?

In the past, bushfires have led to a crisis of ‘underinsurance’. Post-disaster, people come to realise that their insurance is inadequate and does not sufficiently cover their loss. It can be a devastating experience and unfortunately, this year’s situation will be no different.

28 January, 2020

The importance of personal insurance

Tomorrow is always an unknown entity… no one has a crystal ball to see what is around the corner. But it is important to be prepared for any possibility and to have a safety net in place should something go wrong.

12 December, 2019

Consider a younger partner in your SMSF

If you have a self-managed super fund, there are good reasons to think about bringing in a younger person. It’s not the right strategy for every SMSF but it is definitely worth considering, particularly to extend the life of the SMSF.

2 December, 2019

Why couples should share their superannuation

Couples can maximise their superannuation and also benefit from tax incentives and estate planning when they use these strategies to share their super.

25 November, 2019

The real value of good financial advice

“Financial peace of mind doesn’t just happen… it takes planning, it takes long-term commitment.” Ben Rossi, Principal and Managing Director, has helped many people over the decades. He knows just how valuable good financial advice can be when planning for your future.

14 November, 2019

Is travelling one of your retirement goals?

Have you imagined a retirement filled with amazing, exotic locations or the endless summer?
Travel is always on the top of our clients’ retirement goals list… so in this article we explore a range of travel options. Plus, we give you some great tips to help make your adventures safe and as stress-free as possible.

6 November, 2019

How to recognise a scam

The ACCC’s Scamwatch website currently states there have been 131,615 scam reports in 2019… equating to over $106 million lost. The statistics indicate that even though there is regular media coverage and general scam alerts… many people are still susceptible.
We highlight some of the most recent scams that could affect you.

15 October, 2019

Infrastructure as an Asset Class

With so much constant activity within the infrastructure sector, it can be beneficial for investors to treat infrastructure as a separate asset class for investment, rather than lumping it in with the equities part of their portfolios.

11 October, 2019

Embracing retirement alone

While many of us expect to enter our retirement as part of a couple, there are also many people who find themselves newly single at this point in their lives.
After a divorce there are new challenges ahead for retirement planning but there are also positive aspects that can have a beneficial impact on your wellbeing.

7 October, 2019

Power of Attorney…what you need to know

Personal estate planning is an incredibly important undertaking. We all appreciate the significance of creating a will and making sure there’s a formal plan for our affairs when the inevitable occurs… but do you also have a Power of Attorney?