The term ‘estate planning’ often conjures up images of vast property estates and expensive cars. However, estate planning is a fundamental component of financial planning. It deals with the control of your…
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2019 Budget preamble from our Financial Management team
This year’s Budget has been brought forward by one month and will be handed down on April 2nd due to 2019 being an election year. Given the timing and the news headlines, it…
READ MORESuperannuation inequality – how can we bridge the gap?
Every year in March, issues of gender inequality come to the forefront of discussion due to International Women’s Day on March 8. Superannuation is a prime example of this inequality, with women…
READ MOREFinancial planning – are you an ethical investor?
Recent research from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) shows that 92% of Australians expect their super and investments to be invested responsibly and ethically. The same research found that over 60%…
READ MOREGearing – a popular investment strategy
The term gearing, when used in relation to investments, refers to someone borrowing money to invest. It is a strategy that amplifies the risks and return of any investment so it is…
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