Here are 6 strategies to help get your kids into their first home
Rising property prices have made it harder for young people to get into the property market than it was for previous generations. Here’s how you can lend your kids a…
What is Lender’s Mortgage Insurance and when would you need it?
Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is an insurance policy that protects the lender from financial loss in the event that the borrower can’t afford to keep up their home loan repayments.…
Investing in property: is it right for you?
Investing in property is a huge decision, and it may suit some investors more than others. Here are some things to keep in mind before you dive in. It seems…
Make the most of your retirement income
Adjusting to a reduced income in retirement can be challenging. But luckily there are a wide range of support options available, plus all sorts of discounts and benefits, to give…
Retiring earlier and living longer: why every woman needs the right financial strategy to make sure their savings will last the distance.
Women in Australia can look forward to long and healthy lives, with the average female life expectancy now higher than 84.6.1 What’s more, women tend to leave the workforce earlier…
What is a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund?
Superannuation – compare the pair, Retail Funds V’s Industry Funds have been all over the media but what about the Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)? What are they, what can they…
Is an SMSF right for you?
If you’re thinking of setting up a self-managed super fund (SMSF), there are lots of things you need to consider first. That’s why it’s important to understand exactly what’s involved…
What is Key Person Insurance?
If the main person in your business was unable to continue in their role could your business continue to run smoothly or even survive? All businesses should consider the use of…
Do you really need TPD Insurance AND Income Protection Insurance?
One of the common questions I get asked is, ‘Why do I need Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) insurance when I have income protection, or vice versa’. After all there…