Using the bucket strategy to make your money last longer
How do you find the sweet spot between using your retirement savings to enjoy a comfortable standard of living, and investing so you won’t run out of money in the…
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What assets can you have before losing your Age Pension?
There are many benefits to receiving an Age Pension or even a part pension, but there are limits to what level of income or assets you can have, to be…
Winding up an SMSF
There are no prescribed steps for winding up an SMSF, however there are a number of specific requirements that must be satisfied. Overview There are a number of reasons why…
Four things that could be destroying your presentations
For many, speaking opportunities are designed to achieve at least two objectives. The first is to deliver your core information – knowledge, training and coaching. The second is to sell…
First Home Guarantee Scheme: how does it work?
You may be eligible to purchase your first home with as little as 5% deposit via the First Home Guarantee Scheme. Here’s how it works. First Home Guarantee Scheme: financial…
Financial tips when starting a new job
Whether you’re starting work for the first time or you’re changing jobs, there are key things to know and do. 1. When negotiating pay for the role, pay close attention…
Insurance through super: everything you need to know
Did you know you can have insurance cover in your super fund? If you have super, you might also have some automatic insurance cover. It’s called insurance in super and…
Five ways to fix the biggest financial mistake Aussies make
Two in five Australians say they are not on track to meet their long term financial goals, according to new research from Colonial First State (CFS)1. When they were asked…
Cost of aged care at home
Watching your ageing or frail parents or loved ones struggle with some of life’s basic activities such as cooking, cleaning or caring for themselves can be difficult – and yet…
Pricing your service for value and getting your price
Financial advisers have been wrestling with their pricing for many years. Not just how to charge clients but how much? And, it’s not just about how to set them and…
The real speed of trust
“When trust goes up, speed will also go up and costs will go down”, says Steven Covey. A direct quote from the book ‘The Speed of Trust’. Steven uses this…
Side hustle ideas
The rising cost of living is causing a strain on household budgets for many Australians. As a result, more are turning to side hustles and passive income opportunities to supplement…