A super alarming reality for women
You might be shocked to know that the average super account balance for women when they retire is $90,000 less than the average for men,...
Saving your age pension under New Asset Test! one gift at a time
Our media is full of discussion around changes to the age pension assets test that will come into effect from 1 January 2017. However,...
Recovery From Redundancy
Although our economy is showing good signs of recovery, it seems that it’s still not uncommon to read a story about large or high profile...
10 Retirement Commandments
I am certainly not claiming to be Moses and no, I did not have to climb Mount Sinai to collect the 10 retirement commandments. However,...
INSURANCE IN SUPERANNUATION
Taking out insurance through super can be a tax-effective way of securing your financial future, both for you and your family. INSURANCE...
Salary sacrifice offers a tax effective way of boosting your retirement savings
WHY INVEST MORE INTO SUPER? No matter how old you are or what stage you’re at in your working life, you need to ensure you have a solid...


5 ways to avoid a property investment disaster
Hardly a day goes by without our attention being drawn to the buoyant residential property investment market, particularly in Sydney and...


Assets test change – is your house the answer?
On 1 January 2017, the assets test used to determine entitlement to income support benefits, including the age pension, will change. The...
Organising your finances before you retire
Is it always tomorrow, next week, next month or next year that you’re going to get your finances in order? Today is the day to tackle...
Save retirement from becoming a thing of the past
When we think about retirement, we naturally imagine an ideal scenario: living the easy life in comfort and style. A retirement filled...
























