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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.

29 April, 2021

Sea, city or country: how to decide where to retire

Retirement isn’t a time where you surrender yourself to old age. It’s a new chapter, without the worries of work and filling most of your days with the goal of earning a living. It’s freedom to live the way you’ve always dreamed. It’s liberation, relaxation and, daresay, even fun.

13 April, 2021

Making the most of a financial windfall

Who hasn’t dreamt about receiving a financial windfall? If you happen to find yourself with a significant amount of money arriving unexpectedly then it can be an excellent opportunity to create additional financial security.

8 April, 2021

A closer look at ethical investing

Back In 2019, we discussed the trend of ethical investing and highlighted some of its specific characteristics. In the years since more and more investors around the world are looking at how their investments can be profitable while also meeting a range of non-financial criteria.

16 March, 2021

Fixed vs variable mortgage interest rates

Mortgage interest rates have been a hot topic of conversation for many years. We’ve been experiencing some of the lowest figures ever seen and the Australian property market has continued to soar, despite the economic woes of the global coronavirus pandemic.

5 March, 2021

Financial wellbeing and your health

We all know that to live a healthy lifestyle, you have to eat well and exercise regularly… but another important element of the healthy life model is your financial wellbeing. Improving your financial position can help reduce stress and support your overall health.

14 January, 2021

Family finances and tough conversations

Discussing money matters with loved ones can be hard… in fact for many people, the topic of family finances can be a daunting one to approach. Whether it’s your partner, your children or even your parents, it can be a difficult conversation to start.

10 December, 2020

Short-term vs long-term investing

We believe that the key to successful investing is maintaining a long-term view. The short term might be a thrill, but long-term investing provides a more stable, consistent approach to securing your financial future.

3 December, 2020

Protecting your finances during separation

The end of a relationship is a difficult time, and separating from a partner can be a gruelling process. In a heightened emotional state, things can get messy quickly and you can find yourself facing not only the breakdown of your relationship but also dramatic changes to your financial stability.

9 November, 2020

Investment market cycles

Investment markets are cyclical in nature. Ups and downs occur regularly, but over longer periods of time, there are recognisable traits associated with each stage that can be clearly categorised.

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