Articles

While we specialise in financial advice, wealth management and retirement planning, we’re also here to be part of the conversation. From industry news to expert insights, practical perspectives and client updates, explore the latest articles from our team.

7 August, 2018

Protecting your Income

Are you certain your family would be financially stable if you or a loved one weren’t able to earn an income? Income protection insurance gives you a steady source of cash in such an eventuality. It replaces the lost income so you can focus on getting better and not how you’re going to pay the bills. Read this blog to find out more.

26 July, 2018

Investing in the age of 24-hour news

How do you stop from panicking when a news headline shouts of recession? Suddenly the retirement plan you’ve been working towards for years looks like it’s about to halve in value. But will the story you read today have a substantive impact on the health of your investment portfolio tomorrow? In this blog we take a look at investing in the age of the 24-hour news cycle.

16 July, 2018

Budget Tips in Retirement

We all know retirement is coming, so it makes sense to be prepared. And once you are in control of your finances you’ll feel more secure about your future and what you spend. In this blog we’ve put together some money tips to help with budgeting and cash-flow in retirement.

28 June, 2018

Aged Care Tips

In this blog we’ve outlined some key tips to help with the challenging decisions around aged care. First and foremost remember you don’t have to do this on your own. An aged care specialist adviser will work with you to make sure you get the best living solution for your particular circumstances. Read the full blog to find out more.

20 June, 2018

Getting the Most out of Retirement Living

We all want our retirement years to be fulfilling and stress-free. But if you’re having to count the pennies every week, those years begin to feel very different. A retirement plan will help alleviate that worry.

14 June, 2018

Losing your Partner

Losing your partner changes your life. We don’t begin to presume to understand such a difficult time. But when it comes to your finances, we can offer support and expert advice.

31 May, 2018

Investing Beyond Super

Relying on your superannuation alone to accumulate enough wealth for retirement is increasingly unrealistic, especially with the changes to super contribution rules. So it’s more important than ever to consider investments outside of super.

17 May, 2018

How to Achieve a Healthy Retirement Income

We all want a happy, stress-free retirement. Ensuring you have sufficient income is fundamental to delivering that goal. But working out whether or not you have enough to last you the rest of your life can often be confusing and stressful.

19 April, 2018

Understanding Transition to Retirement Income Streams

A transition to retirement income stream helps ease you into retirement with more time to do the things you love while still earning an income. It’s critical that a TTR pension is part of your overall retirement strategy. Find out how TTR income streams work and whether this is the right choice for you.

12 April, 2018

There’s Nothing DIY about Self-managed Super Funds

Many people consider self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) as the do-it-yourself option but don’t be fooled into thinking managing your own super is easy. SMSFs are complicated and they operate in a highly regulated environment. Read this blog to discover how to enjoy the benefits of an SMSF even when you’re not a legal and financial expert.