In 2010, a study by Lifewise found that 95% of families didn’t have adequate levels of insurance. The typical Australian family will need to cope on half or less of their income as a result of underinsurance. Understanding their finances are one of the main reasons Australians fail to protect themselves and their families. Here […]
Over the last couple of years, a lot of Australians have been wary of risk when investing and have invested in cash or term deposits. But the latest figures show that shares have outperformed cash and property, so is it time to think about different investment options? The Reserve Bank of Australia has reduced […]
As reported in the media at the end of January, Cate Blanchett and her husband recently bought a waterfront investment property for nearly $2 million, apparently as an investment for their three sons. This is indicative of the trend of parents wanting to help their children get a start in life, particularly […]
As well as safeguarding your family’s financial future, insurance can lessen the financial blow of an unexpected tragedy. Level vs stepped premiums The choice of stepped or level premiums can have a large impact on the affordability of insurance over your lifetime. While stepped premiums are usually lower in the early years, […]
Ready or not, the end of the year is fast approaching and now is the perfect time to start thinking about the year ahead. In particular, this time of the year presents a great opportunity to meet with us to review your financial strategies and goals. Many people use the Christmas/ […]