Financial planning & goal setting

16 September, 2019

Financial considerations for the self-employed

Running your own business can be extremely rewarding. Being your own boss and knowing that all the effort you put in goes towards your success… for many people this is a dream come true. But, how would you manage if something happened and you couldn’t work for a few months?

27 August, 2019

Change your mindset and plan for your future

The mind is a funny thing… it can push you forward to achieve great feats or it can pull you down into a state of inaction. Your mindset is incredibly important when it comes to your wealth building because the right mindset certainly helps you achieve financial success.

14 August, 2019

The sandwich generation

Do you have ageing parents that you support while also caring for dependent children? Every dollar given away today could impact your own financial security in your retirement years, and perpetuating financial instability is the last thing you want to do.

10 July, 2019

A woman’s wealth

We hear a lot about the gender pay gap… and we know that women tend to retire with far less in their superannuation accounts when compared to men.

5 July, 2019

Finding the right financial adviser

Making the decision to engage the services of a financial adviser can be daunting. It is very important that you find the right person to help you along your path. We have some suggestions about the qualities you should consider when looking for an adviser to help you along your financial journey. First Financial Melbourne.

8 May, 2019

Tips for home buyers

Buying a home is an incredibly exciting time! It can be the beginning of a new chapter in life… you have found your dream home in the perfect suburb and you are ready to embrace the home-owner lifestyle. But with all the excitement, there can also be some apprehension about taking on such a large financial investment.

12 February, 2019

Financial tips for wealth builders

Right now is the best time to start planning for your future. The greatest advantage of starting young is time. The compounding of small investments initially makes a remarkable difference over a long period of time. Even just $10 to $20 a month can help get you towards larger investments. There are options that offer far greater returns than just putting your savings in the bank.

9 January, 2019

James Wrigley – tips for building wealth through superannuation

The small steps you take today to boost your super can have a big impact on your future. When utilised fully and structured correctly, superannuation can help you reach your financial goals and approach retirement with confidence and certainty. First Financial Principal, James Wrigley, discusses ways to maximise your super.

11 December, 2018

How to become an everyday philanthropist

At First Financial, we know that for many of our clients giving back to their community is an important part of their lives. It gives us great joy to know that our work as financial advisers goes some way to helping our clients act on their passion to give to others. We’ve decided to celebrate the festive season with this guide on how to become an everyday philanthropist.

10 December, 2018

Savings: why starting early safeguards your financial future

Committing to a savings plan early in life is one of the key components to building wealth and reaching your financial goals. It’s also a lot easier to achieve than you might think. Right now, finding extra cash to save each month might seem difficult. Stick with us – we’re going to show you how committing to a regular savings plan has the potential to safeguard your financial future.