April 16, 2015

Covering Life’s Stages

Life insurance is more than just a lump sum payment to your family upon your death. Under the umbrella of life insurance, there are a number […]
April 16, 2015

Aged Care Reforms

Our ageing population On 1 July 2014, the Government launched a whole raft of changes to aged care as well as a new website www.myagedcare.gov.au to help explain […]
April 16, 2015

Making the Most of Your Retirement Income

Retirement is a life-changing event. After you stop working, you can find yourself with time to do the things you may not have been able to […]
April 15, 2015

Global Technology Wars

Every day, we are bombarded with news about incredible breakthroughs in the technology sphere. What was once a long way into the future, maybe in a […]
April 15, 2015

Plummeting Oil Prices and Quantitative Easing have Global Significance

While the US ceased quantitative easing (QE) in October 2014, Europe commenced QE and in Japan it continues. China is seeking to stabilise growth, as seen […]
December 22, 2014

Living long – Living well?

Australia’s population is ageing. In 2007, 13 per cent of Aussies were aged 65 and over and by 2056 this figure will be close to 23 […]
December 22, 2014

Back to basics – The foundations of risk and return

Risk is integral to investing. This can be a frightening thought, but risk shouldn’t necessarily be feared, as without it there is less opportunity for reward. […]
October 28, 2014

The Complex World of Fixed Interest

Most people understand shares but there are many investors that have exposure to fixed interest markets but have little understanding of the nature of this asset […]
September 29, 2014

Women and money – getting into good financial habits

Women generally face more financial hurdles in their retirement than men for a number of reasons. Broken work patterns to raise children, lower average earnings, and […]
September 29, 2014

Why does cash matter?

The humble wallet is the latest item under threat by disruptive technology as smart phones and electronic and online payment systems make banknotes and coins redundant. […]