Five signs you may need a financial adviser
1. You don’t have time When you’re juggling your job with your personal and family life, it can be challenging to carve out time in your schedule to really sit…
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Caring for ageing parents
Some of us may help provide assistance to our ageing parents or other relatives in the future. That time may bring a range of emotional and physical challenges. Planning ahead…
How do I know?
When it comes to spending money, all of us as consumers are looking for proof – convincing evidence of some type that encourages us to actually spend the money. And…
Capstone Financial Planning launches fresh new look
Mr Grant O’Riley, Managing Director at Capstone Financial Planning formally launched a fresh new look for the Company today. The new branding aims to represent Capstone as a more innovative,…
Navigating the transition to a successful retirement
Just as it is vital to invest in the financial planning, retirement planning must also focus on that other precious commodity – time. We live in an era of increasing…
How fixed interest got its groove back
Looking for higher returns than cash in the bank with less volatility than shares and property? With interest rates generally considered to be at or near their peak, fixed interest…
Financial literacy for kids
Books can spark our imaginations, transport us to new worlds, and let us explore other times and other minds. They’re also an invaluable tool for learning. Here are some ideas…
A guide to aged care
Moving into residential aged care can be an uncertain and overwhelming experience for everyone involved. On top of the personal and emotional challenges, there are a number of important decisions…
8 tips to get a harder working home loan
It’s lucky Aussie homeowners are a pretty resilient bunch. All the interest rate rises over the past couple of years have delivered a serious reality check, leaving variable rate home…
Making the most of your retirement finances
You’ve waited a long time to reach retirement, so how do you make sure your hard earned savings go the distance with you? There are a range of steps you…
How old is too old for insurance?
Protecting your income during your working years makes sense. But once you – or your parents – grow older, is life insurance still important? We take a look. Life insurance…
How do Aussie women’s finances stack up?
Planning for retirement is a daunting task and many Australian women lack confidence in financial decision making. Fortunately, there are some small steps women can take today to make a…