As so many of you are already aware, income protection premiums have risen significantly in recent years. The number and longevity of claims has been swollen by issues related to…
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The possibility of rising inflation usually forces central banks to raise interest rates to dampen demand. Currently, very low interest rates have been designed to retain confidence in the face…
Since 2004 the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has maintained a record of retirement living standards. It is regarded as a very good benchmark for assessing the appropriate…
ASIC has issued a warning for SMSFs investing in crypto-assets, after noticing an increase in marketing recommending Australians switch from retail and industry superannuation funds to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs)…
Recently the Government passed laws that confirm and implement a number of superannuation proposals with effect from 1 July 2022, i.e. next financial year. These changes make superannuation more accessible…
We are very proud to advise that Mackenzie, who joined our team earlier this year, has won the FMAA (QLD) High Achievers in Commerce Prize 2021. To be eligible she…
We all know and agree that tax is important. It pays for our politicians, so is generally money well spent. However, while our politicians spend it, most of us pay…
A recent article in a leading Australian financial newspaper highlighted the confusion between gambling and investing. An investors club, primarily aimed at educating women in the practical art of investing,…
Over the years many of you have been referred to our firm by friends who will tell you that we are an independent firm. One thing is for certain though,…
From 1 October 2021 we will see further dramatic changes to income protection policies forced by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), the regulatory body, which is concerned about the…
