Financial Planning News

Don't fall for scams

Online scams are rife but there are ways to protect yourself.

Hilda, a German living in Zimbabwe whose husband apparently perished in a Spanish plane crash, wants to park $US10.5 million in your bank…

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Are you fully covered?

Who would look after your family if you were injured, or even died? How would your family cope if you lost your income? Given the risks we face 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, personal insurance can…

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How salary sacrifice can benefit you now...and later

Superannuation is an investment for the long haul, designed to ensure Australians remain financially independent in retirement.  However the tax advantage associated with super now make it an even…

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How to manage an inheritance

We often hear about the importance of having a will to protect our assets and direct them to the right places, but little effort is made to educate people about what it means to be the beneficiary of…

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How to manage an inheritance

We often hear about the importance of having a will to protect our assets and direct them to the right places, but little effort is made to educate people about what it means to be the beneficiary of…

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Five ways to use your tax refund

Tax refunds can represent a substantial windfall so its worth giving careful consideration as to how you use the cash.  Its tempting to splash out with a big spend at the local shopping centre.  But…

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Five ways to use your tax refund

Tax refunds can represent a substantial windfall so its worth giving careful consideration as to how you use the cash.  Its tempting to splash out with a big spend at the local shopping centre.  But…

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The benefits of diversifying your investments

Financial markets are unpredictable by their very nature.  Investments, fund managers and entire industries can experience good times and bad.  And its hard to predict exactly when the cycle will…

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The Generation Game

Investing for children is a great way to budget, build wealth and educate your kids.

Raising children is expensive. The average Australian family spends $537,000 bringing up two children to the age of…

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Surviving Redundancy

As the global financial crisis deepens and affected companies move to tighten their belts, the prospect of retrenchment has become a genuine concern for many people.

If you have recently been…

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