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    November 29, 2022

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    November 10, 2022

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    November 2, 2022

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    October 26, 2022

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    October 20, 2022

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    October 6, 2022

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    October 4, 2022

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    August 3, 2022

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    July 21, 2022

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    June 30, 2022

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    May 3, 2022

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    April 7, 2022

  • How financial stress can be detrimental for employees’ productivity

    March 29, 2022

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    March 24, 2022

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    March 22, 2022

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    March 17, 2022

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    February 11, 2022

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    January 20, 2022

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    December 8, 2021

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    December 2, 2021

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    November 4, 2021

  • What is stagflation and should you fear it?

    November 2, 2021

  • What are sector-specific ETFs?

    October 28, 2021

  • How do I overcome the fear of investing?

    October 19, 2021

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    October 15, 2021

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    October 14, 2021

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    October 8, 2021

  • How does inflation impact my investments?

    October 6, 2021

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    September 16, 2021

  • What is Dollar-Cost Averaging?

    September 10, 2021

  • ETFs vs Managed Funds: Which is the best investment for you?

    September 2, 2021

  • What are share buybacks?

    August 31, 2021

  • Should I invest in shares or property?

    August 10, 2021

  • Do I need a trust fund?

    August 3, 2021

  • What are the benefits of long-term investing?

    July 20, 2021

  • How to buy shares in super?

    July 6, 2021

  • Should I save or invest my money?

    May 4, 2021

  • Is home ownership a good investment? What are the costs of purchasing a property?

    April 23, 2021

  • Ethical Investing

    December 17, 2020

  • ‘Time in the Market vs Timing the Market’: A Guide to Long-Term Wealth for New Investors

    November 11, 2020

  • Is Investing In Bonds Safe?

    October 20, 2020

  • The Core and Satellite Portfolio Approach

    October 13, 2020

  • ETF Myths Debunked

    October 7, 2020

  • Do you know your risk profile?

    September 21, 2020

  • Comparing ETFs and LICs with Managed Funds

    September 7, 2020

  • Asset Allocation Strategies

    August 25, 2020

  • Exchanged Traded Funds (ETFs)

    August 10, 2020

  • Making the most of your redundancy

    May 21, 2020

  • Investing In Property

    April 30, 2020

  • Quantitative Easing

    April 9, 2020

  • Investment Fundamentals – The Benefits of Long-Term Investing

    March 16, 2020

  • Gearing

    January 8, 2020

  • Basics of Trusts

    November 28, 2019

  • How Superannuation Funds Invest Your Money

    October 10, 2019

  • The Basics of Concessional and Non-Concessional Contributions

    September 17, 2018

    • Lifestyle

  • Cyber Scams: How Investors Can Stay Safe

    November 7, 2024

  • Planning for Healthcare Costs in Retirement

    September 24, 2024

  • How to Plan for the Big Milestones in Life

    August 5, 2024

  • Should I Pay My Children’s HECS Debt?

    July 11, 2024

  • How to Keep Your Finances Safe in a Digital Landscape

    June 28, 2024

  • How to Navigate the Rising Cost of Living

    June 14, 2024

  • The Role of Professional Guidance in Divorce

    May 28, 2024

  • Navigating Inheritance in Australia

    April 18, 2024

  • Financial Steps to Take After a Divorce

    March 28, 2024

  • Your Guide to Financial Readjustment: Tips for Australian Expats Returning Home

    November 13, 2023

  • Managing Your Money Through a Career Transition

    September 7, 2023

  • How to gain financial independence from a controlling spouse

    July 20, 2023

  • Why you should prioritise your Financial Wellbeing

    June 1, 2023

  • Navigating Divorce: A Financial Guide for a Smooth Transition

    March 31, 2023

  • How to achieve your financial New Year’s Resolutions

    January 12, 2023

  • How to protect yourself against scams

    September 26, 2022

  • How financial stress can be detrimental for employees’ productivity

    March 29, 2022

  • Do I need to teach my kids about money?

    November 24, 2021

  • Should I pay off my HECS debt or Invest?

    October 8, 2021

  • How was the Government responded to COVID-19 in 2021?

    September 23, 2021

  • What are the top financial tips for high-income earners?

    August 5, 2021

  • What happens to my finances after divorce or separation?

    May 12, 2021

  • Five healthy facts to keep you at your best

    February 26, 2021

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    January 21, 2021

  • Financial Lessons from COVID-19

    September 28, 2020

  • International living

    June 26, 2020

  • Tips for stress free travel

    June 5, 2020

  • Government Stimulus Package in response to the Coronavirus

    March 26, 2020

    • Property

  • Why you should regularly review your loan

    July 22, 2024

  • Is Property the Best Way to Grow Your Wealth?

    July 5, 2024

  • Should I Pay Down My Mortgage or Invest in Super?

    June 13, 2024

  • Growing Your Wealth Without Buying a Home

    April 24, 2024

  • Is It the Right Time for You to Invest in the Australian Property Market?

    March 25, 2024

  • Uncovering the Hidden Costs Involved in Investing in Property

    March 11, 2024

  • Investing in Superannuation versus Property: which one generates better long-term returns

    April 14, 2023

  • Should I invest in property or ETFs?

    December 2, 2021

  • Will Rising Home Loan Rates Impact me?

    November 16, 2021

  • What are the benefits of co-owning a property?

    July 8, 2021

  • Is home ownership a good investment? What are the costs of purchasing a property?

    April 23, 2021

  • Keys to Destressing your Mortgage

    March 26, 2021

  • Keys to de-stressing a mortgage

    July 24, 2020

  • Downsizing

    May 14, 2020

  • Investing In Property

    April 30, 2020

  • Reverse Mortgages

    October 24, 2019

  • Downsizing Rules

    December 5, 2018

    • Retirement

  • How Much Will You Need for Retirement? Here’s How to Calculate It

    October 31, 2024

  • How to Create a Post-Retirement Budget

    October 29, 2024

  • Creating a Retirement Income Plan

    October 18, 2024

  • Retirement Housing Options: Downsizing, Renting, or Staying Put?

    October 11, 2024

  • How to Navigate the Transition to Retirement

    October 4, 2024

  • The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement

    September 12, 2024

  • Planning for Retirement: When Should You Start?

    September 3, 2024

  • Navigating Retirement with an Active Mortgage

    August 12, 2024

  • What is a Pension Refresh?

    June 24, 2024

  • How Inheritance Can Shape Your Retirement

    May 15, 2024

  • The secrets to retiring early

    April 15, 2024

  • The Power of an Account-Based Pension

    April 4, 2024

  • Financial Planning for a Secure Retirement: Steps to Take in Your 50s

    February 8, 2024

  • Planning for Retirement at Different Life Stages: 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond

    November 10, 2023

  • The Role of Superannuation in Your Retirement Planning

    November 3, 2023

  • How much money do you need to retire?

    April 27, 2023

  • Guiding Your Loved One’s Transition to Aged Care

    April 6, 2023

  • What are the benefits of a pension refresh strategy?

    July 18, 2022

  • How much money do I need to retire?

    March 1, 2022

  • What do I need to know for my transition to retirement?

    December 1, 2021

  • How should I plan for retirement?

    October 21, 2021

  • Financial organisation ahead of retirement

    May 28, 2021

  • Planning for Retirement? What do you need to know?

    April 27, 2021

  • What do I do with my super when I retire?

    April 20, 2021

  • Is an SMSF right for you?

    February 9, 2021

  • Gifting

    November 23, 2020

  • Pension Refresh Strategy

    October 26, 2020

  • 2020-21 Superannuation and Retirement Planning Opportunities

    July 17, 2020

  • Downsizing

    May 14, 2020

  • Planning For Retirement As An Empty Nester

    April 23, 2020

  • Financial Organisation Ahead Of Retirement

    April 2, 2020

  • Tax on Super & Pension Accounts

    January 10, 2019

  • Downsizing Rules

    December 5, 2018

  • Transition to Retirement Income Stream (TTR)

    November 5, 2018

    • Superannuation

  • How to Boost Your Super with Additional Contributions

    November 6, 2024

  • How to Choose the Right Super Fund for You

    October 23, 2024

  • How to Boost Your Super with Salary Sacrificing

    October 22, 2024

  • The Impact of Fees on Your Superannuation Balance

    October 17, 2024

  • How to Choose the Right Super Fund?

    October 10, 2024

  • How to Maximise Your Superannuation Contributions

    September 18, 2024

  • The Benefits of Salary Sacrificing into Super

    September 16, 2024

  • How to Make Your Superannuation Work Harder for You

    August 26, 2024

  • The Impact of Inflation on Your Superannuation Savings

    August 21, 2024

  • Understanding Superannuation Contribution Caps

    August 19, 2024

  • Understanding Superannuation: A Beginners Guide

    August 14, 2024

  • The Pros and Cons of a Self-Managed Super Fund

    July 18, 2024

  • What is a Self-Managed Super Fund?

    July 4, 2024

  • Should I Pay Down My Mortgage or Invest in Super?

    June 13, 2024

  • Super strategies to consider this EOFY

    June 3, 2024

  • Do you have enough money in your Super?

    May 6, 2024

  • Why you should reach the Super Balance Cap

    April 17, 2024

  • A Guide to Maximising Your Super

    April 10, 2024

  • Why Superannuation is the Ultimate Investment for Millennials

    April 3, 2024

  • Why Superannuation is the Most Tax Effective Investment

    December 1, 2023

  • The Role of Superannuation in Your Retirement Planning

    November 3, 2023

  • Understanding your superannuation fees

    June 9, 2023

  • Investing in Superannuation versus Property: which one generates better long-term returns

    April 14, 2023

  • What is the Bring Forward Rule?

    March 1, 2023

  • Recent announcement about the Transfer Balance Cap

    February 9, 2023

  • Understanding the Superannuation Guarantee

    January 25, 2023

  • Understanding types of super contributions

    December 23, 2022

  • Recent changes to the downsizer superannuation contributions

    December 6, 2022

  • What are the benefits of a pension refresh strategy?

    July 18, 2022

  • Is super or property a better investment for me?

    June 8, 2022

  • Is a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) right for me?

    May 11, 2022

  • Superannuation legislation has changed. Does this affect you?

    February 24, 2022

  • What are the benefits of contributing to super early?

    January 12, 2022

  • What are catch-up contributions?

    September 15, 2021

  • Are you in the right super fund?

    August 26, 2021

  • What happens to my super when I die?

    August 19, 2021

  • What are the differences between wrap and industry super funds?

    August 17, 2021

  • How To Guide: Super Contributions

    July 15, 2021

  • How to buy shares in super?

    July 6, 2021

  • What is Superannuation?

    July 2, 2021

  • What super contributions are available to me?

    June 16, 2021

  • Is an SMSF right for you?

    February 9, 2021

  • Taxation and your Super

    January 17, 2021

  • Pension Refresh Strategy

    October 26, 2020

  • 2020-21 Superannuation and Retirement Planning Opportunities

    July 17, 2020

  • When To Review Your Super

    November 7, 2019

  • Updates to Superannuation – Guide for New Legislative Changes in 2019

    October 17, 2019

  • How Superannuation Funds Invest Your Money

    October 10, 2019

  • Self-managed Super Fund (SMSF)

    August 29, 2019

  • Tax on Super & Pension Accounts

    January 10, 2019

  • Super Basics

    October 4, 2018

  • Mark Welch – Superannuation

    September 23, 2018

  • Super Catch-up Concessional Contributions

    September 18, 2018

  • The Basics of Concessional and Non-Concessional Contributions

    September 17, 2018

    • Tax

  • Do You Pay Tax If You Are Retired?

    June 11, 2024

  • The Importance of Having an Accountant

    May 21, 2024

  • Why Superannuation is the Most Tax Effective Investment

    December 1, 2023

  • What are the best tips for tax time?

    August 9, 2022

  • What is Capital Gains Tax?

    September 8, 2021

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    July 22, 2021

  • Taxation and your Super

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