Put your financial windfall to good use

Put your financial windfall to good use

Received a large sum of money? There are smarter ways to use it than treating yourself to a new luxury car or watch.   Windfalls such as salary bonuses and inheritances are more common than many people think. An Australian survey showed that 85% of seniors are...
Be retirement ready – plan early

Be retirement ready – plan early

You need to be savvy to build a sufficient nest egg for retirement. Planning is key, and so is getting professional advice.   Most Australians are not saving enough for retirement and risk running out of money sooner than they expect. Data shows that in 2015–16,...
What are your chances of developing dementia?

What are your chances of developing dementia?

The incidence of dementia is on the increase It’s well known that in Australia, we’re living much longer than we used to. But increasingly our bodies are outliving our minds. And dementia is on the increase – so much so that it’s now one of the Australian government’s...
Is that a Will or a maybe?

Is that a Will or a maybe?

In Australia, of every 10 Wills that are contested, 7 are overturned. And if it’s a spouse, former spouse or partner who’s contesting it, that rate goes up to a staggering 8 in 10.   Not every Will is contested, of course, but a lot are. If your Will is...
Planning a holiday? Here are some tips!

Planning a holiday? Here are some tips!

With the summer holidays just around the corner, it’s not too late to do your financial planning for the holidays – or start planning for 2019. Here’s how to minimise your financial stress for a well-deserved break.   Plan ahead The earlier you start planning,...
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