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End of Financial Year Strategy Reminders
30 June is around the corner, so here are a few useful strategies for the end of financial year: Top up your super Personal deductible...


What is the Transfer Balance Cap?
The transfer balance cap limits the amount of superannuation you can move into a retirement income stream (known as pension phase)....


Why 70% of Inherited Wealth Vanishes by the Second Generation
Creating generational wealth is new skill set for many of us. As our society becomes wealthier new complexities arise in managing and...


Catch-Up Contributions: Maximizing Your Superannuation
We know superannuation can be complex, but there are some amazing benefits and features available to take advantage of. Did you know...


What You Should Know Before Starting a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
Thinking about taking control of your retirement savings with a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)? Here's a comprehensive guide to help you...


Will I pay more for Aged Care under the new rules?
New changes to aged care fees are coming from 1 July 2025, and they will impact both home care and residential care. After a long wait...


Are your needs “Complex”?
So, you thought your financial plan would be straightforward—but then your adviser says, “You’re complex,” and you’re left wondering,...


Life Milestones and What They Mean for Your Financial Future
Milestones aren’t just about celebrating life’s big moments—they’re also important when it comes to financial planning. To help you make...


Aged Care – are you prepared?
No one likes to talk about getting old, but when you or a family member needs help, there’s no getting around it. This year, I...


Boosting Your Spouse’s Superannuation: A Smart Move for Retirement
Adding to your spouse’s superannuation account is a great way to grow your shared retirement savings. In some situations, it can also...


Meeting the Retirement Condition of Release
The retirement condition of release allows members to gain unrestricted access to their superannuation and to convert transition to...


Should I wind up my SMSF?
There are a lot of reasons why trustees might choose to wind-up their SMSF from performance to a change in circumstances. We look at the...


6 Common mistakes professionals make when it comes to financial planning
Professional services are highly respected careers and generally well recognised for earning high incomes. What is less talked about is...


Leave Entitlements Upon Retirement
Retirement is a big milestone in the journey of life and comes with many decisions to be made. Planning ahead can ensure you make the...


Collaboration in your estate plan
When it comes to preparing your estate plan, most of you are aware to seek the advice of a legal specialist (those of you who think a...


Twelve financial gifts for Christmas
‘Tis the season to be giving so here are my financial gifts to see you thrive in 2024: Day 1 Set your financial goals for 2024 (don’t...


Vale Charlie Munger
In investment circles arguably two of the most prominent names are Warren Buffet and his Vice Chairman Charlie Munger, of Berkshire...


What is Debt Recycling
Debt recycling is a strategy that aims to help you pay off your non-deductible debt (eg your home loan) as quickly as possible, while...


The challenge of spending in retirement
It might come as a surprise to learn that many retirees are afraid of spending their money in retirement. Modelling how much a client...


Self Managed Super Fund Updates
For those of you who have a Self Managed Super fund, as trustees you should be aware of some recent changes effective from 1 July 2023....
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