Are young people putting themselves at risk without life insurance?
Most millennials are quite prudent when it comes to managing their financial affairs. Research by Afterpay found that millennials are…
Strategic Financial Advice Archive
How has COVID-19 changed Australian consumer spending habits?
Australian spending habits have changed markedly in the last few months. With restrictions easing in some states, some Australians can…
Am I eligible for the HomeBuilder grant?
Available for a limited time, the HomeBuilder grant offers eligible owner-occupiers, including first-home buyers, a potential tax-free $25,000 boost to…
Managing your financial health during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly disrupted our daily lives, forcing us to close entire industries and change our behaviour overnight.
A guide to active and passive investing
Investment funds can be broadly split into two categories – active and passive. And while both options play a part…
Economic Update
Covid-19 developments continued to dominate attention. There were spikes in the number of new infections in both Australia and overseas,…
Unintended consequences of Government COVID-19 Policies
For every action there is a reaction. And while we’re not criticising the government’s policy response to COVID-19, we recognise…
Who inherits your super?
There are only certain people who can inherit your super when you die. There are also two different types of…
Planning, not panic: managing retirement portfolios through the pandemic
It’s a tough time to make a decision but investors should be aware of the options available to them.
Downsizer contributions: what are the rules?
Many people have reportedly missed out because they didn’t understand the eligibility criteria of downsizer contributions. Here’s a summary of…
Dividend cuts – what can investors expect?
Since the financial crisis more than a decade ago, investors have had to search much harder for income as savings…
Market Insight – Staying the Course
While it can be hard to stay in the market when share prices plummet, now is not the time to…
