Most of us dream of the day we can stop working and start ticking off our bucket list. Whether you dream of cruising Alaska, watching the sun rise over Uluru, improving your golf handicap or spending time with the grandkids, superannuation is likely to be a major source of your Read more…
Superannuation is a long-term financial relationship. It begins with our first job, grows during our working life and hopefully supports us through our old age. Throughout your super journey you will experience the ups and downs of bull and bear markets so it’s important to keep your eye on the Read more…
The process of claiming an Age Pension can be complicated and daunting. There is a very lengthy claim form, asking a series of questions which needs to be completed and then depending on your circumstances, you may need to complete even more documents. You can choose to lodge your claim Read more…
What do Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Sting and Nigella Lawson have in common apart from wealth? This mismatched bunch is part of a vanguard of rich parents who have vowed not to leave multi-million-dollar legacies to their children. While some wealthy parents may believe their progeny are not equipped to Read more…
Keep your household finances in the positive and reap the rewards. As the prices of petrol, groceries, school fees, electricity and water all creep upward, families are under increasing pressure just to make ends meet. So how can families cover the cost of everyday living and still manage to put Read more…
As we get closer to Christmas, our thoughts turn to shopping for the holidays. As a modern and technologically advanced society, a large percentage of our Christmas shopping will be done online – depending if we start early and allow enough time for our purchases to be delivered. The Australian Read more…
Credit seems to be everywhere. Visit the local shopping centre and we will be enticed by interest-free terms on a new lounge, bed, TV, or white goods. More and more shops are offering access to ‘Afterpay’, and of course, credit cards are accepted everywhere. On top of that, motor vehicle Read more…
Get in Shape This Financial Year There’s no better time to take a step back and review your finances. In this article, Russell Investments’ experts share five tips to get you in great shape this financial year. 1) ORGANISE YOUR TAX Make a resolution to begin this financial year with Read more…
While not a particularly happy topic, the breakdown of a relationship between partners is a reality in the modern world. An estimated one in three Australian marriages will end in divorce. With super balances becoming more sizable, it is only appropriate that we look at what happens to our super Read more…
With the end of 2018 approaching, we would like to draw your attention to some things worth considering in relation to you, or your family’s needs, involving access to Government benefits and/or accessing aged care services. As always, we are here to assist you. If you have any questions about Read more…