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Business succession planning
Posted on October 12, 2020 by First FinancialProactive business succession planning is critical, especially as an ever-increasing number of baby boomer business owners approach retirement. We take a closer look at succession planning and David Pitt discusses the role buy/sell insurance can play.
READ MOREFederal Budget 2020-21 review
Posted on October 9, 2020 by First FinancialTreasurer, Josh Frydenberg, handed down the Federal Government’s 2020-21 Budget on 6 October. Originally delayed in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Budget has been highlighted as the most significant in decades.
READ MOREDrop in investment income
Posted on September 28, 2020 by First FinancialThe FY20 company reporting season was under intense scrutiny this year as investors waited for information about the impact of COVID-19 on company fundamentals. We look at how dividends have been impacted and the expectations for FY21.
READ MOREStrange paradoxes
Posted on September 14, 2020 by First FinancialAre we set for another market fall? Or is it the case that markets seriously over-reacted in the first place and are now coming slowly to a more accurate assessment of the long-term risks involved in COVID-19?
READ MOREUnderstanding tax in retirement
Posted on September 11, 2020 by First FinancialWhen it comes time to retire, you want the transition to be smooth and stress-free. It’s important to arm yourself with some knowledge of how taxation works within retirement and how different income streams are taxed.
READ MOREExtended mortgage relief
Posted on September 7, 2020 by First FinancialBack in April, banks and mortgage lenders offered significant mortgage relief through home loan deferrals. There’s no doubt that for many, mortgage deferral has been extremely helpful over the last six months, but it does come with some drawbacks.
READ MOREChoosing your health insurance
Posted on August 31, 2020 by First FinancialPrivate health insurance… do you have it? Do you need it? Are you paying too much? Are you adequately covered? Choosing your health insurance can be a difficult decision to make, and even once you have selected your cover, you often continue to ask yourself these questions.
READ MOREGovernment financial support for home buyers
Posted on August 17, 2020 by First FinancialAustralian housing affordability is an issue of concern for both State and Federal Governments. We look closer at the new HomeBuilder program and also review the other existing financial support programs available to home buyers.
READ MOREDo you have adult children living at home?
Posted on August 10, 2020 by First FinancialWhether your kids are boomeranging back, or they are yet to leave home, it’s important that you set expectations and create practical boundaries within your household. The truth is… your kids aren’t really kids anymore, so you should resist the urge to fall back into full parent mode.
READ MOREThe power of a financial adviser
during uncertain times
Posted on August 4, 2020 by First Financial
During challenging times, it can be extremely beneficial to have a trusted financial adviser. Someone who knows your personal situation and can help you navigate the uncertainty with sound advice and professional assurance.
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