Annuities an alternative to producing a steady Income Stream
In today’s low interest environment, investors are finding it hard to earn enough interest from their savings account and term deposits...


Is $1 million enough?
In the last week or so, there has been a flurry of activity around some articles appearing in the mainstream media that suggest that a...
Are my employer superannuation contributions enough for retirement?
Without doubt, retirement planning and superannuation can be extremely boring. However, putting plans in place early in our working life...


What is my home worth?
What your home is worth depends on who you ask… According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia, the median house price in Sydney is...


Are you retirement ready?
Whiling away idle moments reading the research reports and surveys that study the needs of those of us approaching retirement, can be an...


Private health insurance – is it worth it?
A couple of months back my wife was talking with a family friend about private health insurance. Her son, who is now about 25 had been...
2015-16 Federal Budget highlights – What it means for you
On Tuesday 12 May 2015 the Federal Treasurer, Joe Hockey delivered his second budget, describing it as ’measured, fair and responsible’...
Why every parent needs a plan for the future
As a financial adviser who deals with life insurance on a daily basis, I’ve seen how insurance can help families in hundreds of different...


Life is not a dress rehearsal
There is an often-used expression that we take for granted…. “Life if not a dress rehearsal [1]” But what does it mean? Generally, and...
Your retirement is yours, not your child’s
“It’s principle role is to ensure that over the course of your working life you are putting money away to ensure that when you are...
























