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The importance of purpose driven team meetings

The importance of purpose driven team meetings

In every successful financial planning business that I have had an association with, communication is the foundation of performance, collaboration and accountability. While meetings are often criticised for consuming valuable…
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How much super do I need to retire at 60?

How much super do I need to retire at 60?

Your approach to superannuation is likely to change as you near retirement. And while your own personal circumstances may influence how you approach super in your 60s, there are still…
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Economic update August 2026

Economic update August 2026

Market developments during July 2026 included: Market Summary Global share markets softened in July as weakness in US technology shares weighed on investor sentiment, while Australian shares outperformed after lagging…
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What is an investment platform?

What is an investment platform?

You may have heard of investment platforms (or master trusts or wrap accounts, which are two types of investment platforms). An investment platform is an administrative system for your investments.…
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The explosion of the Australian credit market

The explosion of the Australian credit market

A reshaping of Australia’s financial landscape is underway, driven in large part by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) 2024 mandate to phase out bank hybrids by 2032. For decades,…
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Investing for income

Investing for income

Share markets are renowned for taking unexpected downturns and while history shows that markets eventually recover, this rebound in value can occasionally take time. Investors concerned about this risk might…
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Inflation vs your savings

Inflation vs your savings

Inflation is a slow force working against your financial goals. It can quietly erode the purchasing power of your money over time. While it’s tempting to see cash as a…
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Avoiding income tax bracket creep

Avoiding income tax bracket creep

You earn more money; you pay more tax. So far, so fair. But what’s not so fair happens when your wage rise bumps your earnings into a higher tax bracket,…
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